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      12-11-2008, 01:29 AM   #1
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Getting Black Vinyl installed in Miami area

I was hoping someone in the miami area knew a good place to get shadowline vinyl professionally installed. I saw a few montego coupes in the area that also had matte black kidney grills and it just looks amazing. Not sure if they were just 09's with the optional trim but im sure someone can help who has already had the vinyl installed by a pro/bodyshop.

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To go along with the color scheme, im thinking that i have to paint or replace the front lower mesh to black. Does it look bad if i dont black out the mesh? Also, can the mesh be painted while still on the car or does it need to be removed from the bumper?
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I was hoping someone in the miami area knew a good place to get shadowline vinyl professionally installed. I saw a few montego coupes in the area that also had matte black kidney grills and it just looks amazing. Not sure if they were just 09's with the optional trim but im sure someone can help who has already had the vinyl installed by a pro/bodyshop.

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To go along with the color scheme, im thinking that i have to paint or replace the front lower mesh to black. Does it look bad if i dont black out the mesh? Also, can the mesh be painted while still on the car or does it need to be removed from the bumper?
Yeah I want to color my bottom mesh too I got an AW with CF grille and to me it looks kinda funky with the stock bottom grille.
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I am in Fort Lauderdale and I just bought the vinyl kit online for my 335i coupe. I am also looking for somewhere to get it installed. Also how much does it cost to get it installed? I got instructions with the kit so I could try it myself but it would be a lot easier to pay someone who is used to working with Vinyl.
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I was hoping someone in the miami area knew a good place to get shadowline vinyl professionally installed. I saw a few montego coupes in the area that also had matte black kidney grills and it just looks amazing. Not sure if they were just 09's with the optional trim but im sure someone can help who has already had the vinyl installed by a pro/bodyshop.

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To go along with the color scheme, im thinking that i have to paint or replace the front lower mesh to black. Does it look bad if i dont black out the mesh? Also, can the mesh be painted while still on the car or does it need to be removed from the bumper?
For $60 you can order a set of matte black grilles from Jlevi. It's done properly, so you don't have to worry about anything.

I would like to paint my lower grilles black too. Many people have done it here.
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That's just it, for the time spent wrapping it in black vinyl, it's worth it to replace the grill. The black plastic will hold up better to weather and you still have the option to quickly swap back to chrome if you need.
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Maybe buy the vinyl and do it yourself?

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i also am look for a vinyl place.. To do the lower grills just get prime and spray paint I did it last week and it looks Great. I can help you guys if you need it done.
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not sure about the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, but if your willing to drive to Boca Raton Lion Motoring can do it for you... Call (561) 544-8090 ask for John, he'd be glad to help you! just tell them D.J. sent you...
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