[Grip Grip]

I painted the kidney grilles over the weekend, and I'd already moded the lower grilles a while back. They were gutted and new mesh was added.

Hopefully it doesn't make it look ricey. Not a big fan of rice.

[TunerStock]

Looks good so far. Just be careful of rock chips down the road that will make the chrome start peaking back through. All in all nice job.

[emapway]

Not bad at all. I like how it looked right now with out the chrome finish.

[chandleerr]

Originally Posted by Grip Grip

I painted the kidney grilles over the weekend, and I'd already moded the lower grilles a while back. They were gutted and new mesh was added.

Hopefully it doesn't make it look ricey. Not a big fan of rice.

I knew you were going to do black grills eventually.

[chandleerr]

Just completes look. Here's mine. I got the gloss black grills from a forum member.

[emapway]

Wait is that a intercooler I see under the lower vent?

[Grip Grip]

Originally Posted by emapway

Wait is that a intercooler I see under the lower vent?

Yes, I have a few mods.

[Grip Grip]

Originally Posted by TunerStock

Looks good so far. Just be careful of rock chips down the road that will make the chrome start peaking back through. All in all nice job.

I'll change them out before long. I just wanted to make sure I liked the look before buying new ones.

Originally Posted by emapway

Not bad at all. I like how it looked right now with out the chrome finish.

Thanks

Originally Posted by chandleerr

I knew you were going to do black grills eventually.

I tried to fight it, but apparently resistance was futile.

Originally Posted by chandleerr

Just completes look. Here's mine. I got the gloss black grills from a forum member.

Thanks and that looks nice!

[chandleerr]

Originally Posted by Grip Grip

I'll change them out before long. I just wanted to make sure I liked the look before buying new ones.

Thanks

I tried to fight it, but apparently resistance was futile.

Thanks and that looks nice!

Thanks man. The all black just completes the look. Plus it's not river as black grills are an oem option! Lol

[Sly-Creed]

Black Grills make it look deadly, not rice at all. What did you use to paint it? I have a black E92, and plasti dipped the front kidney grills for the longest time, but it looked too cheap and out of place, I like the look of yours though. I just ended up buying Gloss Black Grills for $60 and installed those. They are such a pain to take off.

[mattm123]

Looks more aggressive, especially on the red. How long did this take and what kind of paint did you use. I was debating on buying new grilles but this may have changed my mind.

[Grip Grip]

Originally Posted by chandleerr

Thanks man. The all black just completes the look. Plus it's not river as black grills are an oem option! Lol

Agreed

Originally Posted by Sly-Creed

Black Grills make it look deadly, not rice at all. What did you use to paint it? I have a black E92, and plasti dipped the front kidney grills for the longest time, but it looked too cheap and out of place, I like the look of yours though. I just ended up buying Gloss Black Grills for $60 and installed those. They are such a pain to take off.

I went with Plasti dip paint.

Originally Posted by mattm123

Looks more aggressive, especially on the red. How long did this take and what kind of paint did you use. I was debating on buying new grilles but this may have changed my mind.

I took me less than an hour or two, but I had the sun to help dry the paint.

[willyjoe]

What did you use for the mesh in your lower grilles?

[Grip Grip]

Originally Posted by willyjoe

What did you use for the mesh in your lower grilles?

Here's a full write-up on my lower grilles: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147445

[willyjoe]

Originally Posted by Grip Grip

Here's a full write-up on my lower grilles: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1147445

Nice write up, thanks for that!!

[Jaronbwall]

In my experience plasti dip paint has a softer finish. It won't rock chip as badly as plastic or metal paints. Either way it's a cheap, DIY alternative to buying new parts. Make you sure spray at least 3-4 thin coats and let each layer dry for 10-15mins.