Gloss black grill question

BMWCOUPE · 11-17-2011, 07:32 AM

I wanna get a gloss black grill on my space grey e92 coupe. However will I need to also paint or replace the bottom silver grills and turn them black to complete the look?

What I mean is it usual practice to also black out the bottom grills below the headlight when getting the kidney grill blacked out. If I don't do it will it look weird?

How much will it cost to get the bottom grills painted? Is correct to paint them? (Don't want chipping in the future) or buy new bottom grills? Which option is better and how much would each cost me?

Lastly any pics of space grey coupes with gloss black grills would be awesome.

Royal Flush · 11-17-2011, 08:18 AM

It's usual practice, and you should do it for the completed look. You can either replace them by buying the parts on Tischer, or paint it yourself by following the DIY guide.

bkrM3 · 11-17-2011, 09:40 AM

Also this method:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ght=lower+mesh

reddemon73 · 11-17-2011, 09:59 AM

I have a Mineral White E92....I have gloss black grill and had my mirrors covered in gloss black vinyl and the silver blade in matte black to match the black mess down below the bumper.

BMWCOUPE · 11-17-2011, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 335coupe2007

hey man.. I have a space grey coupe.. I got CF grills and my bottom silver grill is still silver and it looks lame... You def wanna do the bottom grill black also so it finishes out the look. It doesnt look horrible, however, u def. wanna finish out the look by doing the bottom grill black also. As far as doing the bottom grill black, there are DIYs about it in that forumn... Its a pain in the ass but some have found intelligent ways of doing it. check it out!
I posted this pict of my car in another forum for a different reason, BUT it will give you idea how it looks. As u can see it doesnt look horrible but it will look alot better if the bottom was also black.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612257

Thanks for your reply. It actually doesn't look bad in my opinion. The silver kinda blends in with the gray and the black grill makes it all pop off. Do you have anymore front pics so I can make a good comparison with yours and a fully blacked out one. Please help a brotha out!

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-17-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCOUPE

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335coupe2007

hey man.. I have a space grey coupe.. I got CF grills and my bottom silver grill is still silver and it looks lame... You def wanna do the bottom grill black also so it finishes out the look. It doesnt look horrible, however, u def. wanna finish out the look by doing the bottom grill black also. As far as doing the bottom grill black, there are DIYs about it in that forumn... Its a pain in the ass but some have found intelligent ways of doing it. check it out!
I posted this pict of my car in another forum for a different reason, BUT it will give you idea how it looks. As u can see it doesnt look horrible but it will look alot better if the bottom was also black.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612257

Thanks for your reply. It actually doesn't look bad in my opinion. The silver kinda blends in with the gray and the black grill makes it all pop off. Do you have anymore front pics so I can make a good comparison with yours and a fully blacked out one. Please help a brotha out!

Get gloss black. Trust me, I have a space grey coupe, but then, I have gloss black 19s too and sport package with shadowline trim

BMWCOUPE · 11-17-2011, 08:50 PM

How much would I be looking at to get a new OEM bottom grill? Can I also order this part at a BMW dealership?

hipnotic · 11-18-2011, 12:59 AM

get the oem glossy black not the matte. It looks so much better

E92-Lighting · 11-20-2011, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by josh06lau

get the oem glossy black not the matte. It looks so much better

+1, gloss stands out more than matte

BMWCOUPE · 11-30-2011, 02:55 PM

If I purchase the grills at a BMW dealership and I'm out of warranty will they charge me extra to install them?

Royal Flush · 11-30-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCOUPE

If I purchase the grills at a BMW dealership and I'm out of warranty will they charge me extra to install them?

Please, please, please just do it yourself. It took me <15 minutes

BMWCOUPE · 11-30-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Flush

Please, please, please just do it yourself. It took me <15 minutes

If I do it I heard it's possible to damage the OEM grill? Is this true or just an exaggeration?

P.S

Nice KGB sig pic

Royal Flush · 11-30-2011, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCOUPE

If I do it I heard it's possible to damage the OEM grill? Is this true or just an exaggeration?

P.S

Nice KGB sig pic

Maybe if you're absolutely wasted, using a flat head screw driver, and doing it in the dark with a blindfold over one eye.

I'm pretty sure that 99.9% of members who've installed gloss black or matte kidney grilles have done it flawlessly. Some might take a while because they have bigger/fatter fingers/hands, but they still do it without damaging anything.

Follow this DIY, Replacing e92 grilles.

BMWCOUPE · 11-30-2011, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Royal Flush

Maybe if you're absolutely wasted, using a flat head screw driver, and doing it in the dark with a blindfold over one eye.

I'm pretty sure that 99.9% of members who've installed gloss black or matte kidney grilles have done it flawlessly. Some might take a while because they have bigger/fatter fingers/hands, but they still do it without damaging anything.

Follow this DIY, Replacing e92 grilles.

Thanks for your help

Royal Flush · 11-30-2011, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by BMWCOUPE

Thanks for your help

NP. As you can see, it's basically 4 screws/nuts and a few clips. It's a piece of cake, really.

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