[kred]

what is the best spray paint for a DIY painting of the e92's grill? im looking for matte black.

[Noc57]

Originally Posted by kred

what is the best spray paint for a DIY painting of the e92's grill? im looking for matte black.

Krylon or Rustoleum....

Personally I like the BMW performance gloss black grilles, but that's me.

[kred]

Originally Posted by Noc57

Krylon or Rustoleum....

Personally I like the BMW performance gloss black grilles, but that's me.

haha i do too! its all about $$ right now being a college kid

[Noc57]

Originally Posted by kred

haha i do too! its all about $$ right now being a college kid

No worries. I used Krylon to do my lower grilles and it turned out perfect. It's a little different with the kidneys though. Proper prep work is key.

[kred]

Originally Posted by Noc57

No worries. I used Krylon to do my lower grilles and it turned out perfect. It's a little different with the kidneys though. Proper prep work is key.

same Krylon paint though correct?

[Noc57]

Originally Posted by kred

same Krylon paint though correct?

I used Krylon for plastics on my lowers. You can use it for the kidneys as well. Just sand them down and follow the DIY. If it chips it's easy enough to touch up.

Btw this will probably get moved to the Cosmetic mod sub-forum.

[Ron1n]

I understand you're under a bit of a financial crunch, but buying replacements is really not all that expensive, and it's a lot easier (they cost about $70 or so).

Just something to think about.

[Noc57]

^^ $140 vs. $10 self mod, and looks decent enough. For a college kid $$ doesn't come so easy.

[Ron1n]

It's $70 for the set, not each side. :P

Self mod requires some maintenance, too.

Not crappin on the idea, mind you, just that there might be other options.

[Noc57]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

It's $70 for the set, not each side. :P

Self mod requires some maintenance, too.

Not crappin on the idea, mind you, just that there might be other options.

Not really...What a little touch up here and there?

Not a big deal.

$140 is for the BMW Performance set, as the OP stated he liked.

[BayMoWe335]

I have BMW performance black grilles and painted my lower mesh with Krylon for plastic. Turned out AWESOME.

[Ron1n]

Originally Posted by Noc57

Not really...What a little touch up here and there?

Not a big deal.

$140 is for the BMW Performance set, as the OP stated he liked.

Right, but he could get those same grills from somewhere else for half...why pay full price when you don't have to?

Point's probably moot, since he seems comfortable painting. :P

[Noc57]

Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

I have BMW performance black grilles and painted my lower mesh with Krylon for plastic. Turned out AWESOME.

Same here. I've had a few chips driving on the highway, but it's easy enough to touch up. Btw my car looks identical to this except with 230's and NO DUMBO ears, lol.

[Eric the Ricer]

You keep claiming the whole poor college kid thing. Can you not get a job?

[kred]

Originally Posted by Eric the Ricer

You keep claiming the whole poor college kid thing. Can you not get a job?

you could still have a job and still be tight on money..thanks for the concern tho!

[wsybert]

Use some clear coat over top of what you paint. I used a satin clear, to help keep them from chipping.

And BTW... i have a great job, and still painted mine.

[kred]

Originally Posted by wsybert

Use some clear coat over top of what you paint. I used a satin clear, to help keep them from chipping.

And BTW... i have a great job, and still painted mine.

still keeping the matte black look after this?

[BayMoWe335]

Originally Posted by Noc57

Same here. I've had a few chips driving on the highway, but it's easy enough to touch up. Btw my car looks identical to this except with 230's and NO DUMBO ears, lol.

I'm starting to like the mirrors.

[kred]

Originally Posted by rolling18

a college "kid" w/ a modded 07 BMW worried about the cost of a grille???
not the best timing to play the "$$" card heh... just but the good ones, thy wil look better and finish will likley LAST and hold up better.

ive tried those spray paints, and even if they look "good" after they will not hold up well... good luck on your hardship tho..

no need to put someone down, you obviously are making assumptions and dont know my situation. but yes, money is tight..im sure for most here. i enjoy DIY projects and this mod is costing me less than $10. its a temporary fix until i have saved up some cash for modding the car when the school year ends this summer. take your sarcasm somewhere else.

[Noc57]

Originally Posted by rolling18

a college "kid" w/ a modded 07 BMW worried about the cost of a grille???
not the best timing to play the "$$" card heh... just but the good ones, thy wil look better and finish will likley LAST and hold up better.

ive tried those spray paints, and even if they look "good" after they will not hold up well... good luck on your hardship tho..

Yes, because just because we drive BMW's we can wipe our asses with $100's.



Who knows OP could've been given his bimmer as a graduation gift. Still doesn't mean he has any $$ to blow on mods, especially being in college.

$10 self mod does the job just fine.

You do realize the $70+ ones you buy from the vendors are usually "painted" as well right? Still prone to the same chipping, fading, etc. Plenty of people on the forum have painted their grilles and they've held up fine.

[SV Concepts III]

Originally Posted by Ron1n

I understand you're under a bit of a financial crunch, but buying replacements is really not all that expensive, and it's a lot easier (they cost about $70 or so).

Just something to think about.

+1 And you won't have to repaint them later due to rock chips.

[tafan321]

Since your in college this info might help you with the money situation.
http://www.aolhealth.com/health/donors/

Quick 30min to 1 hour and not only are you helping out someone else but getting money for your grilles!