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Old 09-05-2013 | 04:48 PM
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So I'm looking to get a pair of front black grills for my car, and was wondering is there a difference from some of the vendors here on the forum and some posted on ebay?

To me, they are just black plastic parts, so I don't really care for a name brand, as long as they fit properly and stay in place. There seems to be a wide range in price difference, but they all look the same. Any comments or suggestions?
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So I'm looking to get a pair of front black grills for my car, and was wondering is there a difference from some of the vendors here on the forum and some posted on ebay?

To me, they are just black plastic parts, so I don't really care for a name brand, as long as they fit properly and stay in place. There seems to be a wide range in price difference, but they all look the same. Any comments or suggestions?
They are all about the same if you are looking for matte black ones. If you really want them sooner then later you could take a 45 min drive north and pickup a set at Umnitza. If you are looking for the black gloss OEM performance grills I got my pair from BR racing since they were reasonably priced and I know they sourced it from Stevens Creek BMW.
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I wrapped the front part and a few strips....
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I wrapped the front part and a few strips....
That's a nice wrap job and it looks good. Looks like a brushed metal wrap?
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Yes Sir....cheap one....not 3M
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Plasti dip them. Costs just a few dollars and u can always convert them back. Takes like 45 mins.
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we have our matte black kidney grills in stock if interested and they are the same exact style as OEM =)
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Thanks Boyaaazaa.
We have matte black in stock on Tuesday, over 100 sets. $50 shipped will be the offer.
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plasti dip = $2.37 and 30 mins of time.
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yup...took your guys advice and tried out the plasti dip and it came out pretty well. I'll post up some pictures soon.


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