Help: Blackout/Chrome Delete

akamikehawk · 03-30-2021, 12:09 PM

Greetings! I'm in the process of "chrome deleting" my 2018 X1 and was curious if anyone knew how to blackout the gray pieces on the bumper? Can I simply replace these or would I need to get a M-Sport style bumper? Any assistance/recommendations are greatly appreciated. Thanks!

pfdaxe · 03-30-2021, 12:40 PM

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https://f48.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1805346

Fredro · 03-30-2021, 05:42 PM

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Had mine painted

akamikehawk · 03-30-2021, 07:01 PM

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Had mine painted

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Had mine painted

That looks awesome. The all black looks much more aggressive. If you don't mind me asking, about how much did it cost to paint? After seeing another thread, some people have recommended vinyl wrapping so I'm trying to get an idea of which route to explore

Fredro · 03-30-2021, 08:31 PM

I painted everything except the window trim, which I had wrapped. If I remember correctly, i paid $1400 for everything including rims and roof rails.

akamikehawk · 03-31-2021, 12:22 AM

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I painted everything except the window trim, which I had wrapped. If I remember correctly, i paid $1400 for everything including rims and roof rails.

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I painted everything except the window trim, which I had wrapped. If I remember correctly, i paid $1400 for everything including rims and roof rails.

Great thank you for the info, that's good reference. I'll plan on shopping around my local shops to see what the prices are here

DarthFred56 · 05-02-2021, 09:58 AM

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Had mine painted

That looks INCREDIBLE. Picking up my 18 F48 later this week. Now I know exactly what to do.

Fredro · 05-03-2021, 08:04 AM

Tks, I’m quite happy with the blacked out look. Just added rain guards recently, so I’ll post updated pics soon.

ZZZZ · 05-06-2021, 04:28 PM

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Tks, I’m quite happy with the blacked out look. Just added rain guards recently, so I’ll post updated pics soon.

Curious about that front license plate frame.

Fredro · 05-06-2021, 07:42 PM

Cheap “Bumper Guard” from local car wash. $25, flexible rubber to protect from light hits/parking mishaps. It works and was cheap. Looks cool too.

ZZZZ · 05-06-2021, 11:21 PM

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Cheap “Bumper Guard” from local car wash. $25, flexible rubber to protect from light hits/parking mishaps. It works and was cheap. Looks cool too.

Interesting. Haven't seen that before. Though it's been a while since I've been to NY, I recall seeing vehicles (taxis especially) with additional bumper guards on the rear, and foam guards on the doors when parked.

Rolyreyes86 · 07-07-2021, 07:26 AM

Got mine painted too lol no more silver accents

Kristofolof · 07-11-2023, 05:50 PM

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Got mine painted too lol no more silver accents

That looks incredible. What bumper splitters are those / where did you get them from?

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Fredro GOLD Member 40 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2020 X1 xDrive Premium Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	Had mine painted __________________ 2020 x1 xDrive : Black Sapphire Metallic : Premium Package : Fine Wood Fineline Trim : Sport Seats : Wireless Charging : Trailer Hitch : WeatherTech Floor Lining, Cargo Mat, Bumper XL : Complete Blackout, Full Chrome Delete : BavSound Stage One Speaker & Ghost Subwoofer Upgrade : EuroStart Remote Engine Start : Heko Rain Guards
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Fredro GOLD Member 40 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2020 X1 xDrive Premium Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	I painted everything except the window trim, which I had wrapped. If I remember correctly, i paid $1400 for everything including rims and roof rails. __________________ 2020 x1 xDrive : Black Sapphire Metallic : Premium Package : Fine Wood Fineline Trim : Sport Seats : Wireless Charging : Trailer Hitch : WeatherTech Floor Lining, Cargo Mat, Bumper XL : Complete Blackout, Full Chrome Delete : BavSound Stage One Speaker & Ghost Subwoofer Upgrade : EuroStart Remote Engine Start : Heko Rain Guards
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Fredro GOLD Member 40 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2020 X1 xDrive Premium Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	Tks, I’m quite happy with the blacked out look. Just added rain guards recently, so I’ll post updated pics soon.
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Fredro GOLD Member 40 Rep 117 Posts Drives: 2020 X1 xDrive Premium Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	Cheap “Bumper Guard” from local car wash. $25, flexible rubber to protect from light hits/parking mishaps. It works and was cheap. Looks cool too.
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Rolyreyes86 Enlisted Member 18 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2011 bmw 328i Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	Got mine painted too lol no more silver accents Attached Images
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