Painting honeycomb grille

1forI · 03-15-2015, 11:52 PM

Did a lazy search. I'm sure the answer is out there somewhere.

Who has painted their honeycomb grill (in front of the IC)?

I hate how dingy black it is. I want to paint it gloss black but don't want to remove it (I know, lazy).

Any warnings against taping it off and brushing it with gloss black paint?

Anyone have a better way?

Btw just added carbon fiber splitters and kidneys.

I think this will help bring it all together.

gregthegr8 · 03-16-2015, 12:53 AM

You could look at something like adam's in and out spray that should bring them back to like new? It's an aerosol spray, should be safe and for $15, might be worth trying first.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams...pray_p_91.html

1forI · 03-16-2015, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by gregthegr8

You could look at something like adam's in and out spray that should bring them back to like new? It's an aerosol spray, should be safe and for $15, might be worth trying first.

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Adams...pray_p_91.html

Thanks. I'm always up down for an inexpensive solution (if it has a high probability of working).

However, a spray would require removing the grill which either means removing the bumper or removing the under plate and working it outward.

For such a small cosmetic improvement I'd rather not remove it.

I think it's a brush on solution or nothing for me.

...maybe there's a way to spray to a pan and transfer to a brush? Either way I'll give it a look. Thanks for the recco.

gregthegr8 · 03-16-2015, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by 1forI

Thanks. I'm always up down for an inexpensive solution (if it has a high probability of working).

However, a spray would require removing the grill which either means removing the bumper or removing the under plate and working it outward.

For such a small cosmetic improvement I'd rather not remove it.

I think it's a brush on solution or nothing for me.

...maybe there's a way to spray to a pan and transfer to a brush? Either way I'll give it a look. Thanks for the recco.

You don't need to remove it for that spray, just spray on there and wipe any excess off the painted areas. Done.

chris82 · 03-16-2015, 02:32 PM

I think one of these would be the best way:

1forI · 03-16-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by chris82

I think one of these would be the best way:

That's the plan!

MuNkY6913 · 03-16-2015, 06:33 PM

You can tape off and then slide a piece of cardboard behind it. Spray and be done.

1forI · 03-17-2015, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MuNkY6913

You can tape off and then slide a piece of cardboard behind it. Spray and be done.

That's pretty simple. Can't believe I didn't think of that. Nice!

MuNkY6913 · 03-17-2015, 08:13 PM

Dilmorecg · 03-18-2015, 11:20 AM

Plastidip with Glossifier...Just an idea, not sure if it will work but you can peal off the excess.

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1forI Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 205 Posts Drives: N55 DCT 135 / E36 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Culver City, CA iTrader: (2)	Painting honeycomb grille Did a lazy search. I'm sure the answer is out there somewhere. Who has painted their honeycomb grill (in front of the IC)? I hate how dingy black it is. I want to paint it gloss black but don't want to remove it (I know, lazy). Any warnings against taping it off and brushing it with gloss black paint? Anyone have a better way? Btw just added carbon fiber splitters and kidneys. I think this will help bring it all together. Attached Images __________________ [SIZE="1"]JB4 ISO, PURE Turbo Stage 1 v2, Megan DP, 5" stepped VRSF FMIC, AFE CAI, Fuel-it Stage 1 inline LPFP, ER Charge Pipe, KWV3 w/swift spring conversion, M3 Front Control Arms, e90 M3 FSB, Whiteline RSF Inserts, Dinan Camber Plates
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chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	I think one of these would be the best way: Attached Images
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MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	You can tape off and then slide a piece of cardboard behind it. Spray and be done. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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Dilmorecg Second Lieutenant 115 Rep 256 Posts Drives: 2014 X5 50i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Gig Harbor, WA iTrader: (1)	Plastidip with Glossifier...Just an idea, not sure if it will work but you can peal off the excess.
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