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01-31-2005, 03:07 PM
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Took on a minor project over the weekend and painted my kidneys a flat black. I'm actually quite happy with the look although some of you may not like it. Just painted the kidneys and left the chrome grills. Take a look.
01-31-2005, 03:16 PM
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My Ride: 530iA Silver Grey , black interior. Premium Package, Navigation System, Head-up Display, Radio Satellite, Adaptive Xenon Headlights. AC Schnitzer Front Lip, H&R springs, Rear red reflector, All season Floor mat,
Seriously....... it looks great!! 
01-31-2005, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bleudyno' date='Feb 1 2005, 01:07 AM
Took on a minor project over the weekend and painted my kidneys a flat black.? I'm actually quite happy with the look although some of you may not like it.? Just painted the kidneys and left the chrome grills. Take a look.
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! not too bad 
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01-31-2005, 03:54 PM
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My Ride: 2004 545i 6spd, blk on blk, HRE 540R 20x9 in front and 20x10 in rear with Pirelli PZero Neros 245/25/20 front and 295/25/20 rear. H&R springs, and Eisenmann quad exhaust, V! radar detector, black grille, limo tint all around.
Looks good! Our cars are like twins... I also did the black grilles, are you having trouble with rock chips yet? How many coats of paint did u put on? Thanks 
Our cars are like twins... I also did the black grilles, are you having trouble with rock chips yet? How many coats of paint did u put on? Thanks
01-31-2005, 03:56 PM
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My Ride: 04 525i w/ sports and premium pakage, titanium silver, gray dakota leather w/ polar grain wood trim, steptronic
since u have black outline, i think u also need black grill inside to match, so lets
trade my black grill with ur chrome~~~!!!
trade my black grill with ur chrome~~~!!!
02-01-2005, 04:10 AM
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Did you sand off the chrome plating before painting?
I have considered painting my kindeys to match my body color (titan gray).
I was told it is best to sand the chrome, then prime, then paint. What was your process???
I have considered painting my kindeys to match my body color (titan gray).
I was told it is best to sand the chrome, then prime, then paint. What was your process???
02-01-2005, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' date='Feb 1 2005, 07:10 AM
Did you sand off the chrome plating before painting?
I have considered painting my kindeys to match my body color (titan gray).
I was told it is best to sand the chrome, then prime, then paint.? What was your process???
I have considered painting my kindeys to match my body color (titan gray).
I was told it is best to sand the chrome, then prime, then paint.? What was your process???
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02-01-2005, 09:18 AM
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Any reason you went with a matte black finish instead of getting the paint sprayed in factory match paint?