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07-16-2015, 08:14 PM | #1 |
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Painting lower bumper mesh on M-Sport?
I recently replaced the factory grills on my Sophisto Grey 550 M-Sport with Gloss Black ones and love the look.
However, now I think the more matte lower mesh looks a bit out of place. Has anyone ever painted theirs? Did you DIY or take it to a paint shop? Happy with the results or look? |
07-17-2015, 07:20 AM | #2 |
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i was thinking about the same issue. So i ended up taking off the lower grills and fog light grills and painting them my self with a black gloss paint. made a huge difference. super easy to do. just pull them off and after the paint is dry snap them back on.
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07-20-2015, 07:42 AM | #11 |
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Won't that peel off over time... maybe something like plastikote would be more suitable.
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No problems getting the in or out.
i just found the gloss black paint did a great job, don't expect it to peel and if it fades after the winter or something, i will just refresh it with another coat |
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I painted mine gloss black a few months ago, but after a run-away tire hitting the lower part of my bumper knocking out the center grille onto the highway and after a few cars running over it, I needed to re do it. On the other grilles by the fog lights, I was starting to see rock chips which annoyed me . I decided to go back to the matte black color and It was the best thing I could've done. IMHO matte > gloss black (from a guy who had both). I'll try to find some old pics///
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07-28-2015, 02:26 PM | #17 |
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I also painted mine gloss black and then sprayed several thin coats of automotive clear coat over that, it's been a couple of years and they still look great. Never regretted it.
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