Anyone painted the lower m sport bumper grills piano black??

Diesel Flash · 01-12-2016, 11:13 AM

I was sat today staring at my car in the car park at work and had a brainwave which i think would tie the front end of the car in really well, i have a gloss black m5 rep grill and the msport bumper with plain black plastic grills. My idea would be to spray these gloss/piano black to match grill and window edging.

This has probably already been done and documented but ive yet to read anything about it.

Also ideas on the look Yes or No?

Anyone whos had this done?

remmib · 01-12-2016, 11:40 AM

I know I've seen that done, but can't remember who.

Diesel Flash · 01-12-2016, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

I know I've seen that done, but can't remember who.

Im so unsure, my head is saying it will all tie in but theres something in the back of my mind saying it just wont look right! What do you think remmib, i know you have a keen photograpic eye for detail?

remmib · 01-12-2016, 12:35 PM

I think it will look good, so I wouldn't worry about that.

txoid · 01-12-2016, 03:20 PM

I was thinking of doing this myself. I was thinking about using pasti dip with the glossifier.

If you do, make sure you cover the radiator. I might have to try this out when it gets a little warmer.

Diesel Flash · 01-12-2016, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by txoid

I was thinking of doing this myself. I was thinking about using pasti dip with the glossifier.

If you do, make sure you cover the radiator. I might have to try this out when it gets a little warmer.

I will probably just take the grills out, ive already pulled the fog grills out to change the blubs in the past and assume the center should pull out the same.

bake · 01-13-2016, 12:53 PM

gtmassive75 did this on his car when he had it. Just pulled the parts off and sprayed them gloss black. Wasn't that noticeable, but looked good.

Diesel Flash · 01-13-2016, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by bake

gtmassive75 did this on his car when he had it. Just pulled the parts off and sprayed them gloss black. Wasn't that noticeable, but looked good.

thanks, yeah I thought that myself, I think when dirty they will be barely noticeable however, when sparkling clean they should come to life.

will do it for definite in near future.

top6491 · 01-13-2016, 11:50 PM

I've done it with gloss black paint and automotive quality clear coat, I think it looks much better than the dull black OEM color.

mobilejo · 01-14-2016, 06:13 AM

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Originally Posted by top6491

I've done it with gloss black paint and automotive quality clear coat, I think it looks much better than the dull black OEM color.

5fix · 01-14-2016, 06:49 PM

These aren't aren't very good photos(and has winter shoes on). When I bought the car I had lower grills painted to match the black kidneys. If someone wants more pics I can take some this weekend and add a few. I think it looks much better when kidneys and lowers grills match.

lsturbointeg · 01-14-2016, 11:23 PM

Diesel Flash · 01-15-2016, 12:50 AM

Thanks for the pics 5fix, i agree it blends everything in nicely. Will be getting this done in the near future

01-12-2016, 11:13 AM	#1
Diesel Flash The Flasher 55 Rep 164 Posts Drives: F11 520d M sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newport iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 320d [0.00]	Anyone painted the lower m sport bumper grills piano black?? I was sat today staring at my car in the car park at work and had a brainwave which i think would tie the front end of the car in really well, i have a gloss black m5 rep grill and the msport bumper with plain black plastic grills. My idea would be to spray these gloss/piano black to match grill and window edging. This has probably already been done and documented but ive yet to read anything about it. Also ideas on the look Yes or No? Anyone whos had this done? __________________ BMW F11 520d M-Sport, Stage2 Remap, Sophisto Grau, Oyster leather, Pro Nav, 20" M5 reps, H&R Sport Springs, Vorsteiner Rep Front&Rear Carbon valance, Quad exhaust Conversion, M5 Grill, Focal Audio
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01-12-2016, 03:20 PM	#5
txoid Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 237 Posts Drives: f10 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: tx iTrader: (2)	I was thinking of doing this myself. I was thinking about using pasti dip with the glossifier. If you do, make sure you cover the radiator. I might have to try this out when it gets a little warmer.
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01-13-2016, 12:53 PM	#7
bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,195 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	gtmassive75 did this on his car when he had it. Just pulled the parts off and sprayed them gloss black. Wasn't that noticeable, but looked good. __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
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01-13-2016, 11:50 PM	#9
top6491 MSGT USMC (Ret) 18 Rep 276 Posts Drives: 2012 AW F10 535i M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Diego iTrader: (3) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00]	I've done it with gloss black paint and automotive quality clear coat, I think it looks much better than the dull black OEM color.
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01-14-2016, 06:49 PM	#11
5fix Private First Class 61 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 40i; 2018 m550i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois iTrader: (0)	These aren't aren't very good photos(and has winter shoes on). When I bought the car I had lower grills painted to match the black kidneys. If someone wants more pics I can take some this weekend and add a few. I think it looks much better when kidneys and lowers grills match. Attached Images
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01-15-2016, 12:50 AM	#13
Diesel Flash The Flasher 55 Rep 164 Posts Drives: F11 520d M sport Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Newport iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 320d [0.00]	Thanks for the pics 5fix, i agree it blends everything in nicely. Will be getting this done in the near future __________________ BMW F11 520d M-Sport, Stage2 Remap, Sophisto Grau, Oyster leather, Pro Nav, 20" M5 reps, H&R Sport Springs, Vorsteiner Rep Front&Rear Carbon valance, Quad exhaust Conversion, M5 Grill, Focal Audio
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