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Old 11-22-2010, 11:29 PM
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Am I crazy for wanting these? Why can't I find anyone who sells them? Where can I find them? The only "gloss" black kidneys I've found were actually gloss black bezels with silver vertical ribs. Search yielded nothing.
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They are available from BMW, but I cannot find the part number myself, so I'd appreciate a response to this thread myself, man

Are you planning to do the gloss black shadowline too?
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I just sprayed my grills with clear coat and that made them shiny/glossy... I did 2 coats...
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Originally Posted by gcvt
Am I crazy for wanting these? Why can't I find anyone who sells them? Where can I find them? The only "gloss" black kidneys I've found were actually gloss black bezels with silver vertical ribs. Search yielded nothing.

51712155446 right oem black

51712155447 Left oem black made a BIG diffrence om my car.../Martin sweden
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Originally Posted by Neroht
51712155446 right oem black

51712155447 Left oem black made a BIG diffrence om my car.../Martin sweden
Here's link where to get them.....the gloss grilles are OEM parts and look great!! I just put them on my 550 and it makes a huge difference!

http://accessories.bmwusa.com/ItemVi...=1&subItemId=3
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getbmwparts.com



but there might be a set going up FS soon...not sure tho
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He wants the gloss oem ones? Ohhh... those arent the extras I have.. I have the oem ones that come on the car. There chrome or whatever you wanna call it..
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Awesome - thank you very much!


edit: ordered from getbmwparts.com. I can't wait.
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Originally Posted by v_therussian
They are available from BMW, but I cannot find the part number myself, so I'd appreciate a response to this thread myself, man

Are you planning to do the gloss black shadowline too?
Not planning on it - didn't even know it was possible, to be honest with you. The only 'exterior' modifications planned will be the tint (already done), gloss black kidneys (on the way), and gloss black wheels down the road.
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Originally Posted by gcvt
Not planning on it - didn't even know it was possible, to be honest with you. The only 'exterior' modifications planned will be the tint (already done), gloss black kidneys (on the way), and gloss black wheels down the road.
sounds like a sweet setup you got in the works


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