Matte Black Spray Paint
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Mods: Tint (lolololol) any ideas?
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
Hey guys....I wanted to do some simple yet, replaceable mods on my 535i. I have already added LEDs and smoked side markers, and i'm going to soon add carbon fiber roundels and overlays to the tails. This car is a lease, but I wanted to spray the grilles a matte black color. Any suggestions on paint, or on doing the job at all.....??? Thanks 
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My Ride: 2006 530XI | Black leather interior | Cold weather Package | Premium Package
Exterior - M-tech kit / ACS roof spoiler / ACS trunk spoiler / Tinted Tail Lights / 20% Window tint / Matte black grills / Black roundels / Shadowline trim / 8000k headlights / 8000k foglights / LED License plate bulbs
Suspension- H&R Sport Springs
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Originally Posted by bubajay' post='945201' date='Jul 17 2009, 01:50 PM
Hey guys....I wanted to do some simple yet, replaceable mods on my 535i. I have already added LEDs and smoked side markers, and i'm going to soon add carbon fiber roundels and overlays to the tails. This car is a lease, but I wanted to spray the grilles a matte black color. Any suggestions on paint, or on doing the job at all.....??? Thanks
Check the DIY section ^^^ Search button above t the right, member DEEZNUTS did his grilles not too long ago and posted a DIY, and I am sure there are others.
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Just get a set of matte black ones from trinity, that way you can replace your oem ones back when you return the lease.
It would cost too much to paint the oem then purchase another set of oems.
It would cost too much to paint the oem then purchase another set of oems.
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My Ride: 2008 535i
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Mods: Tint (lolololol) any ideas?
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
I think 100 bucks is a lot of money for grilles I can't take over to my next BMW...lol.....I would've not mind spending it, but only if I could take it to the 335 lol....... 
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My Ride: 2008 535i
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Mods: Tint (lolololol) any ideas?
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
or $65 lol....
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i think the matte grills are only 60. you can resell them in the classified section after wards. How do you plan on return the grills back to stock if you were to repaint them? paint thinner? what if it damages the finish on the oem grills? I haven't tried it before but it might effect the chrome.
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From: LA area
My Ride: 2008 535i
Options: Sports Pkg/ Premium Pkg/ Navigation/ USB(iPod)
Mods: Tint (lolololol) any ideas?
I LOVE THIS CAR!!!
(WAAAAAYYYYY better than my previous MB E350, but quite a bit more expensive :( )
Do you think the grille might fit 335i?????????????
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Originally Posted by bubajay' post='945240' date='Jul 17 2009, 02:49 PM
Do you think the grille might fit 335i?????????????
The grille from a 5er? Nope, it won't fit.
