Glossy Black Grilles and Shadowline Trim
11-19-2008, 11:49 PM
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So, I've finally finished spraying my grilles black (thanks to Tbal) and installing them (thanks olli_535d). I'm planning on installing the shadowline trim also and always preferred the M5 glossy black ones. Would it be possible to spray a laquer based clear coat to make it glossy? Same thing goes for matte black grilles- has anyone just sprayed clear coat on them to make them glossy?
I also sprayed my license plate frame black and clear-coated that as well. Will post pics of everything soon as I'm finished.
I also sprayed my license plate frame black and clear-coated that as well. Will post pics of everything soon as I'm finished.
11-20-2008, 04:28 AM
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So many Shadowline threeads this week. It would take a lot of clear coat. I may try it myself or use high gloss vinyl.
11-20-2008, 06:47 PM
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Nice tips, what kind are they? Are they the M6 oval tips?
11-20-2008, 06:50 PM
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Can't you just order Glassy shadow line trim from Gary @ Newport BMW?
11-20-2008, 07:27 PM
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11-20-2008, 09:33 PM
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Was it easy to paint the grills, how many coats did you spray? And what paint did you use? I tried the duplicolor plastic spraypaint on mine and didn't like the endresult, maybe because I never used any clearcoat? Thanks man.
