Grilles

torredresen · 08-10-2008, 04:56 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, 08:47 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, 01:02 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, 02:16 PM

my personal favorite...

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xsilvor · 08-10-2008, 02:23 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, 02:25 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, 03:01 PM

painted grilles will start chipping. Get matte black.

cncmastr · 08-10-2008, 03:10 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, 05:06 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, 05:07 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, 05:25 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, 05:29 PM

matte black

torredresen · 08-10-2008, 06:24 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 · 08-11-2008, 12:16 AM

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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 · 08-11-2008, 12:23 AM

Nick thats sick!

swamp2 · 08-11-2008, 02:23 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, 06:59 AM

Matte black on my SII, looks great!

HammerM3 · 08-11-2008, 10:37 AM

is this hard to install?

addy85 · 08-11-2008, 10:39 AM

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is this hard to install?

shit know, just pull and they come out

booforty · 08-11-2008, 11:02 AM

Easy install

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