blue out grille?..

RodyP · 06-22-2006, 09:07 AM

i was thinking about painting the grill in monaco blue

please come with some feedback

Mr. BMW · 06-22-2006, 09:14 AM

Got any more pics of the blacklines? I’m tried to figure out how they look on Monaco and see if I want to get them.

RodyP · 06-22-2006, 09:16 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...do=view&id=470

here they are

KL2DC · 06-22-2006, 09:18 AM

Might look nice, but I'd leave the chrome surrounds...

Or you could go the other way, color code the surrounds and leave the slats chrome...

Gitta · 06-22-2006, 09:18 AM

I was thinking of color matching mine too (TiAg). I blacked out the grills on my other TiAg BMW (e46) and they look cool, but I thought I'd try something different with the TiAg e90. I figured I'd buy another set and try it and that way if I don't like it I'll put the chrome back in.

thd13 · 06-22-2006, 09:19 AM

I like the chrome grills the way they are. I was thinking the same thing for Mystic Blue but I like the way that the chrome stands out.

RodyP · 06-22-2006, 09:23 AM

maybe i just buy another set of grills, and paint them mb

cdheaven · 06-22-2006, 09:53 AM

this MIGHT be too ricey, but what if you did the mesh thing, and then painted that blue. That always looks nice. i cant JUST picture the blue bars up and done, but if it was like "solid" then i think it would look good. Just throwing it out there.

nmulax · 06-22-2006, 09:54 AM

I'm debating between the following on my SG 330i

1. change out the 330 grill for the 325 grill (black with chrome surround)
2. blackout grill completely (including surround)
3. put 325 (black) grill in and have the surround painted SG

H.Solo · 06-22-2006, 10:32 AM

@nmulax: I'd go with option 3 - sounds good!

I'm very proud of my 6 cylinder chrome grill, so I won't hide or alter it! (I shine it every time it gets dirty)

NJjustin · 06-22-2006, 11:06 AM

eeek!

Asiann · 06-22-2006, 11:22 AM

Buy you another set and paint them to see what they would look like and if bad replace with chrome.

kevE90 · 06-22-2006, 12:41 PM

Dude, face it. Your car is perfect. Too bad, no more mods for you.

Just do what you like to the grills. You can always buy new ones.

RodyP · 06-22-2006, 12:56 PM

can someone photoshop it maybe

Caster · 06-22-2006, 01:11 PM

Gimmie a couple of minutes I'll try and put something together..

Edit: NM I can't seem to get it to work, sorry =/

IMO I would just go black though, that way it contrasts with the car, but still doesn't stand out too much.

2323 · 06-22-2006, 01:11 PM

Maybe this will help you decide. I painted the grill frames body color (Sapphire Black) & left the slats chrome. The painted parts will blend with the rest of the body (hood & bumper).

In case of Monaco Blue, I think it will look fabulous. I say go for it.

ALPINE6SPD · 06-22-2006, 01:29 PM

buy a set from a 325i from someone that got the 330 ones and paint it. I think because its dark it will look good.

kevE90 · 06-22-2006, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2323

Maybe this will help you decide. I painted the grill frames body color (Sapphire Black) & left the slats chrome. The painted parts will blend with the rest of the body (hood & bumper).

In case of Monaco Blue, I think it will look fabulous. I say go for it.

+1

wyrm11 · 06-22-2006, 04:12 PM

I say go for it. I think it would look awesome.

ZuerstBMW · 06-22-2006, 04:46 PM

I think it will look good as well.

modz · 06-22-2006, 07:40 PM

Hey rody this might help you, i got a monaco blue with blackout grill

Gearcraft · 06-22-2006, 11:52 PM

here is my photoshopped car. ive been thinking of doing this but couldnt find a spare grille surround to experiment on.

any brave attempt by anyone would be greatly appreciated.

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RodyP Captain 61 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 19 Bmw M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/e90gar...do=view&id=470 here they are
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thd13 Major 46 Rep 1,445 Posts Drives: A07 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Murrland iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I like the chrome grills the way they are. I was thinking the same thing for Mystic Blue but I like the way that the chrome stands out.
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RodyP Captain 61 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 19 Bmw M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	maybe i just buy another set of grills, and paint them mb
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cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 231 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	this MIGHT be too ricey, but what if you did the mesh thing, and then painted that blue. That always looks nice. i cant JUST picture the blue bars up and done, but if it was like "solid" then i think it would look good. Just throwing it out there. __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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nmulax Brigadier General 379 Rep 4,320 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2006 Location: Metro-Detroit iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupé [7.66]	I'm debating between the following on my SG 330i 1. change out the 330 grill for the 325 grill (black with chrome surround) 2. blackout grill completely (including surround) 3. put 325 (black) grill in and have the surround painted SG __________________
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H.Solo Private 3 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 325i Touring Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Germany iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i Touring [0.00]	@nmulax: I'd go with option 3 - sounds good! I'm very proud of my 6 cylinder chrome grill, so I won't hide or alter it! (I shine it every time it gets dirty) __________________ E91 325i
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NJjustin First Lieutenant 19 Rep 351 Posts Drives: AW 330i W/Sport Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jersey iTrader: (1)	eeek!
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kevE90 Lieutenant 21 Rep 574 Posts Drives: F8x Join Date: May 2006 Location: queens, ny iTrader: (0)	Dude, face it. Your car is perfect. Too bad, no more mods for you. Just do what you like to the grills. You can always buy new ones.
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RodyP Captain 61 Rep 616 Posts Drives: 19 Bmw M5 Competition Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	can someone photoshop it maybe
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Caster Lieutenant 28 Rep 597 Posts Drives: 06 SG 325i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: LA, Cali iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	Gimmie a couple of minutes I'll try and put something together.. Edit: NM I can't seem to get it to work, sorry =/ IMO I would just go black though, that way it contrasts with the car, but still doesn't stand out too much. __________________ Graphite E90 325i / Navigation / Premium / Xenon / LUX White Rings / 15% Tint / Blackline Tail Lights
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	buy a set from a 325i from someone that got the 330 ones and paint it. I think because its dark it will look good. __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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06-22-2006, 04:12 PM	#19
wyrm11 ///Man of Steel 30 Rep 1,243 Posts Drives: Monaco 335 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	I say go for it. I think it would look awesome.
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Gearcraft misadventurer 57 Rep 708 Posts Drives: bubbie mystic blue whale Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: candied island iTrader: (0)	here is my photoshopped car. ive been thinking of doing this but couldnt find a spare grille surround to experiment on. any brave attempt by anyone would be greatly appreciated. __________________ 325i I SP
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