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      04-03-2011, 05:52 AM   #1
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      04-03-2011, 10:05 AM   #2
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Not bad. Hope you sanded the chrome surface to help it stick.
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      04-03-2011, 10:34 AM   #3
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Not bad. Hope you sanded the chrome surface to help it stick.


No, it's just a test... I only cleaned surface and coated with black spray.

Today first high-pressure washing. It has resisted!
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      04-03-2011, 11:21 AM   #4
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Only thing that wouldn't be good is if it chipped... you would see chrome! Double coat!
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      04-03-2011, 06:54 PM   #5
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nice what kind of paint did u use?
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      04-03-2011, 11:05 PM   #6
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I painted the grills black on my old 2003 530i. After a month they were all chipped up from highway driving.
My opinion..... Get the performance grills!
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      04-03-2011, 11:10 PM   #7
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you are a sucker if you waste your money on the performance grills...
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      04-03-2011, 11:22 PM   #8
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i dont mind chrome grill if your running with silver rims. and i have bsm doesnt look to bad
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      04-03-2011, 11:29 PM   #9
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you are a sucker if you waste your money on the performance grills...
Not wasting money at all. I got a pair for 50$ and when they chip they still are black!

The only bad thing with painting chrome is chipping like stated above... But if you don't mind repainting then go for it!

I would maybe try a clear protectant?
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I painted mine too
No chip if u paint properly w/ sanding and multiple coating w/ clear coat i am too cheap to buy performance grills
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      04-04-2011, 05:49 AM   #11
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Jeez - Performance grills cost, what, all of $90? I mean, if you're just the type to try and DIY absolutley everything, I get that - but if it's a money thing, come on. $90 is nothing. Plus, time is money, and I for one don't want to waste it with sanding and application of multiple coats of spray paint. Also, too easy to overspray or end up with orange peel or other imperfections.

Anyway, the Performance pieces are perfectly color-matched to the shadowline trim, something you're never gonna get by spray painting in your driveway.

OEM fit and finish is easily worth the $90 to me. Not having to mess with paint is a bonus.
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      04-04-2011, 07:14 AM   #12
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PS: my original grills are still chromed.
I used another grills that one friend give me... He didn't use them.

Total cost: 5,49€ of spray.
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      04-04-2011, 07:30 AM   #13
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Bimmer bob, I couldnt have said it better myself! ITS $90.00!!!!!!!!!!

Nothing like OEM.
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      04-04-2011, 11:51 AM   #14
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      04-04-2011, 12:29 PM   #15
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      04-04-2011, 12:34 PM   #16
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No, it's just a test... I only cleaned surface and coated with black spray.

Today first high-pressure washing. It has resisted!
Nice work! I just did mine yesterday too. I painted mine flat black to match the intakes on the lower fascia. Came out incredible. I used a primer made for plastic, and then a flat black paint made for plastic. Paint was probably $10, and it took about 2 hours to do (mostly paint dry time). Saved myself $80.
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      04-04-2011, 01:11 PM   #17
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Nice work! I just did mine yesterday too. I painted mine flat black to match the intakes on the lower fascia. Came out incredible. I used a primer made for plastic, and then a flat black paint made for plastic. Paint was probably $10, and it took about 2 hours to do (mostly paint dry time). Saved myself $80.
Good work!
Looking forward for your pics!
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      04-07-2011, 03:05 AM   #18
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weeeeeee

weeeeeeeeeee muccioooooooooo...sempre bella anche in versione "straniera"...hiihihihi
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I have a new project for next week... The wife is going out of town...I'll be living in the garage... New pedals, Painting the grills, AA BOV, AFE intake....and about three tanks of gas. haha
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I wish there was an option to block any and all images of euro-spec 135i's. I get stupidly jealous when I see how awesome the headlights look without the farking ugly ass amber lenses in the US models. Cool looking homemade grills BTW. LOL
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      04-08-2011, 11:54 AM   #21
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I wish there was an option to block any and all images of euro-spec 135i's. I get stupidly jealous when I see how awesome the headlights look without the farking ugly ass amber lenses in the US models. Cool looking homemade grills BTW. LOL
I can say the same when I see your american wheels with any tyres fitted.
I've only two stupid sizes: 215/40 and 245/35.
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If you use Plasti-Dip Spray it wont chip.

google it if you dont believe me. :-)
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