Gloss Black Grills

BMist371 · 04-04-2014, 08:48 PM

I have found several pictures of many different kinds. Are the cheaper ones just as good as the OEM black ones? I don't mind the extra money for quality, but I am also aware pictures can be deceptive. Pretty excited for gloss black grills. I just want to make sure they are exactly the same as the BMW performance ones.

mb135is · 04-05-2014, 07:33 AM

Some will tell you there is no difference, and that might be true.

I will tell you to buy the ones you really want the first time.

Black Flagged · 04-05-2014, 10:35 AM

i'm a firm believer that " you get what you pay for " get the real deal, you will be happier with it... my two cents...

N88888_dawg · 04-05-2014, 10:50 AM

I got these from eBay.
More than happy with the quality on them so far.

They're matte as opposed to gloss though
http://bit.ly/16ICLws

BMist371 · 04-05-2014, 03:01 PM

I have always believed the same thing guys. I have less than no problem buying authentic grills. I just see so many options, but many of the knock offs dont look remotely close. I feel like I am too invested in mods to cheap out on anything at this point.

BimmerE82 · 04-05-2014, 03:08 PM

I don't think you can get aftermarket gloss black grills on eBay? I believe the only aftermarket black grills are the matte black versions. You can get OEM BMW Performance gloss black grills for around $100.00 if you look around. That's what I have on my car and I love them!!

BMist371 · 04-05-2014, 04:10 PM

I found a few sites with them. Turner Motorsport shows the same pic for theirs and the bmw performance one. Was wondering how close it really is.

BMist371 · 04-05-2014, 04:12 PM

Nevermind one is gloss and one is matte.

DNG · 04-05-2014, 05:35 PM

There's one vendor (don't remember who) that doesn't make them quite the same. The outer portion of the grill is thicker than oem. Just a heads up as you're looking around for some.

webster91 · 04-07-2014, 07:33 AM

buy matte black then apply 3 coats of laquer.. that should make them gloss... right? xD

kore · 04-07-2014, 11:27 AM

I sanded my grills, then applied primer, sanded again and took them to a professional painter. Total cost about $45

Chandon · 04-07-2014, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gangsta D

i'm a firm believer that " you get what you pay for " get the real deal, you will be happier with it... my two cents...

+1
I bought OEM performance grilles and have no regrets

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BMist371 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lenoir, N.C. iTrader: (1)	Gloss Black Grills I have found several pictures of many different kinds. Are the cheaper ones just as good as the OEM black ones? I don't mind the extra money for quality, but I am also aware pictures can be deceptive. Pretty excited for gloss black grills. I just want to make sure they are exactly the same as the BMW performance ones.
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mb135is Captain 89 Rep 912 Posts Drives: '13 135is #180/586 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Some will tell you there is no difference, and that might be true. I will tell you to buy the ones you really want the first time. __________________ E82 '13 135is - Space Gray/Coral Red, 6 MT, Heated Seats, 50% tint, clear bra, BMW Perf. Grilles, BMW Perf. CF Diffuser - #180/586
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Black Flagged Captain 472 Rep 778 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: 91739 iTrader: (0)	i'm a firm believer that " you get what you pay for " get the real deal, you will be happier with it... my two cents...
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N88888_dawg Private First Class 8 Rep 166 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [0.00]	I got these from eBay. More than happy with the quality on them so far. They're matte as opposed to gloss though http://bit.ly/16ICLws
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BMist371 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lenoir, N.C. iTrader: (1)	I have always believed the same thing guys. I have less than no problem buying authentic grills. I just see so many options, but many of the knock offs dont look remotely close. I feel like I am too invested in mods to cheap out on anything at this point.
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BimmerE82 Captain 105 Rep 837 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 135i Sport package Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Tucson, Arizona iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [7.00]	I don't think you can get aftermarket gloss black grills on eBay? I believe the only aftermarket black grills are the matte black versions. You can get OEM BMW Performance gloss black grills for around $100.00 if you look around. That's what I have on my car and I love them!! __________________
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BMist371 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lenoir, N.C. iTrader: (1)	I found a few sites with them. Turner Motorsport shows the same pic for theirs and the bmw performance one. Was wondering how close it really is.
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BMist371 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lenoir, N.C. iTrader: (1)	Nevermind one is gloss and one is matte.
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DNG Private First Class 9 Rep 135 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (1)	There's one vendor (don't remember who) that doesn't make them quite the same. The outer portion of the grill is thicker than oem. Just a heads up as you're looking around for some.
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webster91 New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2006 bmw 116i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: West midlands, England iTrader: (0)	buy matte black then apply 3 coats of laquer.. that should make them gloss... right? xD
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kore Enlisted Member 4 Rep 40 Posts Drives: E81 118D N47 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Spain iTrader: (0)	I sanded my grills, then applied primer, sanded again and took them to a professional painter. Total cost about $45 __________________ See my car
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