Painting Grills DIY
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My Ride: M5
Model Year: 2013
Engine: S63
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Matte (or Flat) Black
The Remove the plastic with the rubber on top by simply pulling upwards.
(I had a picture but it got messed up, didnt want to load)
Take these out (5 of them)
Pull the front bumper forward and push on these with your hand (if it fits) while pulling the grill outwards. Do the ones at the bottom first (3x) the the ones at the top (3x), then the one in the inner corner (1x). 7 total
Unpainted Grills
******After washing the Grills thoroughly!! ******
Recommended ( but not necessary) Cover the parts you don't want painted with some tape.
And Spray away, the more coats the better. I did about 5 per grill. let it rest for about 5 minutes in between coats (depending on the product).
Painted Grills! Real MATTE BLACK!!!
ENJOY!!
Hope This Is Somewhat Helpful!
Matte (or Flat) Black
The Remove the plastic with the rubber on top by simply pulling upwards.
(I had a picture but it got messed up, didnt want to load)
Take these out (5 of them)
Pull the front bumper forward and push on these with your hand (if it fits) while pulling the grill outwards. Do the ones at the bottom first (3x) the the ones at the top (3x), then the one in the inner corner (1x). 7 total
Unpainted Grills
******After washing the Grills thoroughly!! ******
Recommended ( but not necessary) Cover the parts you don't want painted with some tape.
And Spray away, the more coats the better. I did about 5 per grill. let it rest for about 5 minutes in between coats (depending on the product).
Painted Grills! Real MATTE BLACK!!!
ENJOY!!
Hope This Is Somewhat Helpful!
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I would suggest another step:
Use some fine grit sand paper to scuff the chrome on the grilles so that the new paint will adhere better, and if possible a primer coat or 2 wouldreally make the paint look good for a long time.
Use some fine grit sand paper to scuff the chrome on the grilles so that the new paint will adhere better, and if possible a primer coat or 2 wouldreally make the paint look good for a long time.
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='921322' date='Jun 23 2009, 04:56 PM
I would suggest another step:
Use some fine grit sand paper to scuff the chrome on the grilles so that the new paint will adhere better, and if possible a primer coat or 2 wouldreally make the paint look good for a long time.
Use some fine grit sand paper to scuff the chrome on the grilles so that the new paint will adhere better, and if possible a primer coat or 2 wouldreally make the paint look good for a long time.
They told me as long as I cleaned it really good, i should have no problem.
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Originally Posted by Da_Meister_22' post='921330' date='Jun 23 2009, 02:01 PM
Final Product!!
I really like it!
I really like it!
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='921332' date='Jun 23 2009, 05:02 PM
It does look REALLY good on a black car, especially when that was the only chrome on the car.
Thanks, all I need now is my RPI Red Scoop. And I'm set.
I'm just waiting for that GB to happen!!
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Originally Posted by Da_Meister_22' post='921331' date='Jun 23 2009, 02:02 PM
They told me as long as I cleaned it really good, i should have no problem.
It should be okay for at least a while, long lasting results would be scuff - primer - paint, but it looks good, so ride it til it needs "refreshing". I am waiting that GB too, if not I will have to go to Trinity
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='921341' date='Jun 23 2009, 10:12 PM
It should be okay for at least a while, long lasting results would be scuff - primer - paint, but it looks good, so ride it til it needs "refreshing". I am waiting that GB too, if not I will have to go to Trinity
But nice write up matey
