Grill Upgrade (DYI)
03-24-2009 | 07:14 PM
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My Ride: 2006 530xi (Titanium Grey/ Black interior) Debaged, L.e.d. light upgrade throughout. ACS roof spoiler. H&R sport sprigs, Angel eye upgrade, euro sticker, ,matte black grills.
I actually wanted to have a different look to my grill. Didn't want to be like everyone else... So, i redid mine to a sleeker, sportier look than all chrome. I love it.
With matt black paint, a paint sponge, some tape and a few coats of paint. vuewala!!.
I left the Chrome outer to eventually match my forged wheels, and matted out the inside...
With matt black paint, a paint sponge, some tape and a few coats of paint. vuewala!!.
I left the Chrome outer to eventually match my forged wheels, and matted out the inside...
03-24-2009 | 07:18 PM
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My Ride: 2011.5 Alpine White E90 M3 | Black Novillo Leather | Carbon Fiber Leather Trim | ZCP | ZP2 | M-DCT | Navigation | Moonroof | 6FL Mods: TMS 12.5mm spacers all around l Hawk HPS Brake Pads l OEM M3 Edition Grills l Paint Matched Side Gills l Key Hole D
curious to see how long that lasts,...looks good 
I recall a similar mod that member elite_motorsports_BMW did...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54540&hl=
I recall a similar mod that member elite_motorsports_BMW did...
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=54540&hl=
03-24-2009 | 07:25 PM
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From: Elizabeth, NJ
My Ride: 2006 530xi (Titanium Grey/ Black interior) Debaged, L.e.d. light upgrade throughout. ACS roof spoiler. H&R sport sprigs, Angel eye upgrade, euro sticker, ,matte black grills.
Well, I've done this before and worked perfect. It was prepped and cleaned plus i laid 4 coats... And besides, It's temporary until i put my mkit. I have another set and am actually painting the inner the same as my exterior.
Not a bad, FOR NOW, ugrade.
Not a bad, FOR NOW, ugrade.
03-24-2009 | 07:58 PM
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Looks good, cept it will start chipping soon. Follow the diy for painting kidneys 
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...st&p=716112
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=...st&p=716112
nice job on the mod bro looks sleek!
03-24-2009 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by PraiseTheLowered' post='825838' date='Mar 24 2009, 06:26 PM
lol i actually had this on my last grill setup it came stock too hmmm
either way looks good man
either way looks good man
I bought the all chrome ones after that, and now I have all matte black.
Anybody want to buy my old grills?
03-24-2009 | 08:17 PM
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you might want to get some clear and shoot it...
but if i were you i probably wouldve take it out and did it away from the car... high risk of getting that spray paint on your car paint....
i painted outside ring to silver and didnt like it... and went to chrome ring and matte black inside... looked too gangstar on silver car.... so went to matte black...
but if i were you i probably wouldve take it out and did it away from the car... high risk of getting that spray paint on your car paint....
i painted outside ring to silver and didnt like it... and went to chrome ring and matte black inside... looked too gangstar on silver car.... so went to matte black...