Grilles

torredresen · 08-10-2008, 03:56 AM

Guys
I just ordered my M3 but I want other grilles. I asked the dealer to paint them in shiny black,(hochglanz schwarz) as my trim and mirrors are finished in that colour. Or do you think I should go for the matte black?

No carbon for me tho

V1.47fan · 08-10-2008, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by torredresen

Guys
I just ordered my M3 but I want other grilles. I asked the dealer to paint them in shiny black,(hochglanz schwarz) as my trim and mirrors are finished in that colour. Or do you think I should go for the matte black?

No carbon for me tho

Hochglanz Schwarz.

SV Concepts III · 08-10-2008, 12:02 PM

I recommend going with the Matte Black. The problem with painted is that it will chip over time. With our matte black grills, the set are made from black ABS plastic so they are rock chip resistant.

Rick · 08-10-2008, 01:16 PM

my personal favorite...

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xsilvor · 08-10-2008, 01:23 PM

My Weber is a nice gloss black powder coat. The Viking is too "look at me"ish.

You could look in to powder coating your grille - its a lot more resistant to nicks and abrasions than regular paint. It's more expensive too, but you own an M3

Big Windy · 08-10-2008, 01:25 PM

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my personal favorite...

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that's infinitely helpful.

torre, what color is your m3?

FifthStreetz · 08-10-2008, 02:01 PM

painted grilles will start chipping. Get matte black.

cncmastr · 08-10-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

painted grilles will start chipping. Get matte black.

Agreed. I've had both on my E46. Go with matte.

torredresen · 08-10-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

that's infinitely helpful.

torre, what color is your m3?

Its JzB

torredresen · 08-10-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

painted grilles will start chipping. Get matte black.

What is chipping? Im belgium..

I do not understand very well :d

OOOO, is it like, when you drive, pieces of rock or stuff will take pieces out???
Cant you get it repainted after??

xsilvor · 08-10-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by torredresen

What is chipping? Im belgium..

I do not understand very well :d

OOOO, is it like, when you drive, pieces of rock or stuff will take pieces out???
Cant you get it repainted after??

Yes, assuming it didn't "chip" the material underneath, but do you really want to have to do that?

Davinhci · 08-10-2008, 04:29 PM

matte black

torredresen · 08-10-2008, 05:24 PM

lol, just mailed to dealer, and cancel the paint of the grilles :d
he'll order matte black ones..
No complaints on them whatsoever? which is the best company that makes them?

SV Concepts III · 08-10-2008, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by torredresen

lol, just mailed to dealer, and cancel the paint of the grilles :d
he'll order matte black ones..
No complaints on them whatsoever? which is the best company that makes them?

We've had a lot of success with ours. They are made from molded ABS plastic and a direct replacement for your OEM versions. They are also a guaranteed OEM fit and finish, here is a shot of the set we installed on our 335:

Matte Black E92/E93 Grill Set

addy85 · 08-10-2008, 11:23 PM

Nick thats sick!

swamp2 · 08-11-2008, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by torredresen

OOOO, is it like, when you drive, pieces of rock or stuff will take pieces out???

Correct. A chip is a small thin piece of material. Paint or whatever. The grilles are in an area quite vulnerable to chipping.

booforty · 08-11-2008, 05:59 AM

Matte black on my SII, looks great!

HammerM3 · 08-11-2008, 09:37 AM

is this hard to install?

addy85 · 08-11-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by HammerM3

is this hard to install?

shit know, just pull and they come out

booforty · 08-11-2008, 10:02 AM

Easy install

08-10-2008, 03:56 AM	#1
torredresen Captain Drives: M3 09 E93 JzB Fox Red extended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 712 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4; 2.0 [0.00] 2005 Z4 [0.00]	Grilles Guys I just ordered my M3 but I want other grilles. I asked the dealer to paint them in shiny black,(hochglanz schwarz) as my trim and mirrors are finished in that colour. Or do you think I should go for the matte black? No carbon for me tho
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Rick Stackin' Chips Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 607 iTrader: (2)	my personal favorite... __________________

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FifthStreetz O! So Sour!! Drives: Fast e30 / Slow M3 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fort Lee, NJ Posts: 15,390 iTrader: (21) Garage List 2008 M3 [4.75]	painted grilles will start chipping. Get matte black. __________________

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Davinhci Colonel Drives: 08 M3 E92 & 08 E70 X5 4.8 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,462 iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	matte black __________________ 08 E92 AW M3 \| HRE P40 19" \| APE Air Filter \| BMW Performance Grills \| White Side Gills \| CF Mirror Covers \| BMW Performance Pedals \| F1 Pinnacle Tint \| V1 Hardwire \| Dinan Performance Software \| Gintani Exhaust \| H&R Sports Springs \| RPI Scoops \| BMW CF Spoiler \| Challenge Diffuser \| Lux H8 V3 \| LCI Tail Lights \|

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addy85 Got beef? Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Arlington Texas Posts: 3,649 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	Nick thats sick! __________________ Special Thanks to AU335

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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	I recommend going with the Matte Black. The problem with painted is that it will chip over time. With our matte black grills, the set are made from black ABS plastic so they are rock chip resistant.

08-10-2008, 01:23 PM	#5
xsilvor Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 819 iTrader: (2)	My Weber is a nice gloss black powder coat. The Viking is too "look at me"ish. You could look in to powder coating your grille - its a lot more resistant to nicks and abrasions than regular paint. It's more expensive too, but you own an M3

08-10-2008, 05:24 PM	#13
torredresen Captain Drives: M3 09 E93 JzB Fox Red extended Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 712 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2005 Z4; 2.0 [0.00] 2005 Z4 [0.00]	lol, just mailed to dealer, and cancel the paint of the grilles :d he'll order matte black ones.. No complaints on them whatsoever? which is the best company that makes them?

08-11-2008, 05:59 AM	#17
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,813 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Matte black on my SII, looks great!

08-11-2008, 09:37 AM	#18
HammerM3 Private Drives: 2008 AW DCT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: SF Posts: 97 iTrader: (0)	is this hard to install?

08-11-2008, 10:02 AM	#20
booforty Major General Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,813 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [0.00]	Easy install

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