How to paint chrome side grill to matte black (VIDEO) - Page 2

SS32 · 09-14-2008, 11:07 PM

Is it possible to work on cars without beer? Plus I needed something to keep the paper from blowing away. What glue did you use for the M3 emblems?

bmstyle71 · 09-14-2008, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

Is it possible to work on cars without beer? Plus I needed something to keep the paper from blowing away. What glue did you use for the M3 emblems?

I just stuck them back on the way they are. But today I took them off again until I find a proper way to put them back on. I don't want them blowing away or falling off lol.

bmstyle71 · 09-14-2008, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ase2dais

also btw highly suggest those wheel Roundels and steering wheel blue be blackenen out too FTW!

Thanks man. Btw do you mean like this

SS32 · 09-15-2008, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by bmstyle71

I just stuck them back on the way they are. But today I took them off again until I find a proper way to put them back on. I don't want them blowing away or falling off lol.

Me either, they're off for now. I'm going to ask around today and see if I can't find something that will hold up.

bmstyle71 · 09-15-2008, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

Me either, they're off for now. I'm going to ask around today and see if I can't find something that will hold up.

I'm sure an auto shop will tell you. Don't go to auto zone the guy is telling me to use double sided tape. I told him it will stand out because it's thick he's like no no its MADE for that. Yeah ok buddy. I'll just wait lol.

SS32 · 09-15-2008, 01:30 PM

I picked up some 3M adhesive made just for trim/emblems from Advance Auto. I think it should work fine; I also picked up some clear, but I'm not sure how glossy it is, I need to test it. Now it's time to get to work on the kidneys

bmstyle71 · 09-15-2008, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

I picked up some 3M adhesive made just for trim/emblems from Advance Auto. I think it should work fine; I also picked up some clear, but I'm not sure how glossy it is, I need to test it. Now it's time to get to work on the kidneys

AHH nice. I have a DIY video on the kidney grills. Should I post it?

SS32 · 09-15-2008, 03:33 PM

I imagine its much the same as the side grills, but go for it, it can't hurt. I have all the glue off of one emblem, and I'm working on the other. I'll post pics when its all done.

bmstyle71 · 09-15-2008, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by cowmoo32

I imagine its much the same as the side grills, but go for it, it can't hurt. I have all the glue off of one emblem, and I'm working on the other. I'll post pics when its all done.

Sweet. Yeah it's a little more in detail though.

SS32 · 09-15-2008, 03:52 PM

So you're saying just take more time in the prep work?

Got the emblems back on. I found that the best way to remove the old glue is to put the badge on a table and scrape the back w/ a flathead screwdriver. Also, I roughed up the paint with some 800 before putting the badges back on.

bmstyle71 · 09-15-2008, 03:54 PM

nice. I need to go get me that glue lol.

booforty · 09-15-2008, 04:09 PM

Love your cats! Beautiful!

bmstyle71 · 09-15-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by booforty

Love your cats! Beautiful!

Lol thanks. I have two pit bulls too.

rzm3 · 09-21-2008, 01:19 AM

lol. i just realized that i can go around and steal other's M3's side grilles since they are so easy to take off.

Deda · 09-21-2008, 02:40 AM

cool vids and nice car.

BaLLzZz · 10-14-2008, 03:19 AM

How long do you sand? Just until the surface is evenly rough?

kmarei · 10-14-2008, 07:40 AM

i wonder how it would look if you smoked the actual light piece?
so the outer piece you sand and paint black
and the light piece is smoked like this pic

diablito · 11-30-2008, 10:05 AM

Thank you...saved me a few bucks..someone was going to removed front wheels lift up and remove liner. silly.

Great video and pictures. Thx!

darb800 · 11-30-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by bmstyle71

Thanks man. Btw do you mean like this

i wonder if you could make the little M on the bottom of the steering wheel german also??

adamaster · 12-01-2008, 12:27 AM

nice.

bmstyle71 · 12-01-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by darb800

i wonder if you could make the little M on the bottom of the steering wheel german also??

Lmao I'm not gonna even think about attempting that.

javito50 · 12-02-2008, 04:33 AM

WWoooooowww hehehe you open my mind!! I love DIY!! it is cheap and good for spare time

I am waiting for carbon fiber ones but until that time i will do the painting! Thanks for the video man it is awesome, i would like to have the patience you have!

By the way show us your pit bulls, i have an american staffordshire terrier, same thing

My car is going the same look of yours but in white heheh

Thanks for the explanation

The only bad thing is how easy is to still the side vents, i am scared now!

09-14-2008, 11:07 PM	#23
SS32 Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,431 iTrader: (0)	Is it possible to work on cars without beer? Plus I needed something to keep the paper from blowing away. What glue did you use for the M3 emblems? __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

09-15-2008, 01:30 PM	#28
SS32 Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,431 iTrader: (0)	I picked up some 3M adhesive made just for trim/emblems from Advance Auto. I think it should work fine; I also picked up some clear, but I'm not sure how glossy it is, I need to test it. Now it's time to get to work on the kidneys __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

09-15-2008, 03:33 PM	#30
SS32 Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,431 iTrader: (0)	I imagine its much the same as the side grills, but go for it, it can't hurt. I have all the glue off of one emblem, and I'm working on the other. I'll post pics when its all done. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

09-15-2008, 03:52 PM	#32
SS32 Major Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 1,431 iTrader: (0)	So you're saying just take more time in the prep work? Got the emblems back on. I found that the best way to remove the old glue is to put the badge on a table and scrape the back w/ a flathead screwdriver. Also, I roughed up the paint with some 800 before putting the badges back on. __________________ V1 DIY - Blinder M45 DIY - Exhaust Cutouts - Removed Clutch Pedal Spring DIY - Fiamm Air Horns

09-21-2008, 01:19 AM	#36
rzm3 Moderator Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: IL/TX Posts: 4,569 iTrader: (13)	lol. i just realized that i can go around and steal other's M3's side grilles since they are so easy to take off. __________________ Powered by M-World / AiM Evo4 Data Logger / KW Competition 2-Way / Brembo GT 365 / Pagid Yellow RS-29 / Rear Seats Delete Previous Mods: RBM3 / StopTech 380/355 / Moton Clubsport & Street Sport / Dinan Stage 1 / H&R Sport / M-World GT4 Aero / Eisenmann Sport & Race / Akrapovic Slip-On

09-15-2008, 03:54 PM	#33
bmstyle71 Captain Drives: jet black e92 m3 Join Date: May 2008 Location: tampa florida Posts: 637 iTrader: (0)	nice. I need to go get me that glue lol.

09-15-2008, 04:09 PM	#34
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]	Love your cats! Beautiful!

09-21-2008, 02:40 AM	#37
Deda Major General Drives: BMW X6 35d Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia Posts: 6,400 iTrader: (0)	cool vids and nice car.

10-14-2008, 03:19 AM	#38
BaLLzZz Colonel Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 2,127 iTrader: (5)	How long do you sand? Just until the surface is evenly rough? __________________ Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. - Albert Einstein 08 e92 n54

10-14-2008, 07:40 AM	#39
kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,044 iTrader: (32)	i wonder how it would look if you smoked the actual light piece? so the outer piece you sand and paint black and the light piece is smoked like this pic

11-30-2008, 10:05 AM	#40
diablito motorist Drives: E90M, E93M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: pompano beach Posts: 272 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [5.00]	Thank you...saved me a few bucks..someone was going to removed front wheels lift up and remove liner. silly. Great video and pictures. Thx!

12-01-2008, 12:27 AM	#42
adamaster Brigadier General Drives: BMW E90/E92 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Home Posts: 3,197 iTrader: (89)	nice.

12-02-2008, 04:33 AM	#44
javito50 Private First Class Drives: M3 E92 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spain, Canary Islands Posts: 136 iTrader: (0)	WWoooooowww hehehe you open my mind!! I love DIY!! it is cheap and good for spare time I am waiting for carbon fiber ones but until that time i will do the painting! Thanks for the video man it is awesome, i would like to have the patience you have! By the way show us your pit bulls, i have an american staffordshire terrier, same thing My car is going the same look of yours but in white heheh Thanks for the explanation The only bad thing is how easy is to still the side vents, i am scared now!

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