Black Grills on AW

mlai · 06-19-2011, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by ICIC

Just go to the place with highest speed bumps or ramps that you usually go, stopped your car and go to the front and see how low you can go? I think it would be fine if there's an inch to go, 2 inches would be safe..

Problem is that it protrudes too much

jxnco · 07-02-2011, 01:33 AM

Finally settled with Option C, gloss black surrounds and matte slats. My problem with all gloss is it sticks out too much. With all matte, it doesn't match too well with the stock bumper. I like it best when the finish of the surrounds is different from the slats like my previous chrome and gloss black. Gives the grills a textured look and it doesn't look too big.

Also had my window trims wrapped with gloss black and changed the Morr caps to BMW caps.

I realized my car drives better and faster after I changed to BMW "performance" grills

RC3 · 07-02-2011, 01:44 AM

You car looks really good with your latest mods bro.

The gloss grill surrounds compliment well with the gloss shadow line. From these photos the wrap job seems good.

Really clean with the BMW center caps. I am really digging into your AW bro.

Jacky328 · 07-02-2011, 01:49 AM

I m still like chrome grill more for luxurious feel 'cause my age?
But I couldn't help to praise your wheel again, the total effect is just looking goooood!

RC3 · 07-02-2011, 02:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacky328

I m still like chrome grill more for luxurious feel 'cause my age?
But I couldn't help to praise your wheel again, the total effect is just looking goooood!

Hey bro. You are still young. What are you talking about, hehe.

ICIC · 07-02-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by jxnco

Finally settled with Option C, gloss black surrounds and matte slats. My problem with all gloss is it sticks out too much. With all matte, it doesn't match too well with the stock bumper. I like it best when the finish of the surrounds is different from the slats like my previous chrome and gloss black. Gives the grills a textured look and it doesn't look too big.

Also had my window trims wrapped with gloss black and changed the Morr caps to BMW caps.

I realized my car drives better and faster after I changed to BMW "performance" grills

The wrap looks pretty good from what I seen from the pictures. DIY both the grill and window trims??

jxnco · 07-03-2011, 01:01 AM

Thanks guys! Yeah I really like the wheels. I polish them with wheel wax every week to protect them from brake dust.

I had a shop do the wrap for me. Just the window trims. The grill is an aftermarket one.

ICIC · 07-03-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by jxnco

Thanks guys! Yeah I really like the wheels. I polish them with wheel wax every week to protect them from brake dust.

I had a shop do the wrap for me. Just the window trims. The grill is an aftermarket one.

Jxnco, mind to PM me the shop name?

RC3 · 07-03-2011, 03:05 AM

Ic. If you want good and cheap wrap job. Join our meet with the e60 bros next time. I am waiting on the list.

tinybeammer · 07-03-2011, 08:24 AM

The car is getting cleaner and sexy...

ICIC · 07-03-2011, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RC3

Ic. If you want good and cheap wrap job. Join our meet with the e60 bros next time. I am waiting on the list.

Yes, will def. join the e60 next meet. You went the last meet?

grimlock · 07-03-2011, 01:45 PM

The gloss window trim +matt window center pieces matches your grill! Deliberate?
Looks good from the pics

jxnco · 07-03-2011, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by grimlock

The gloss window trim +matt window center pieces matches your grill! Deliberate?
Looks good from the pics

Yup. My grills, windows, and the lower part of the front bumper all have matte plus gloss details.

I find all gloss too flashy and all matte too sporty. Want to mix it up a bit

Jacky328 · 07-04-2011, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jxnco

Thanks guys! Yeah I really like the wheels. I polish them with wheel wax every week to protect them from brake dust.

I am test "Armor All" wheel protecter, by spray one side at my 320! and left the other side by not wash 1 week

Let see if there will be any difference?

ICIC · 07-05-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jxnco

Yup. My grills, windows, and the lower part of the front bumper all have matte plus gloss details.

I find all gloss too flashy and all matte too sporty. Want to mix it up a bit

Nice try, looks sexy!!

ICIC · 07-05-2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Jacky328

I am test "Armor All" wheel protecter, by spray one side at my 320! and left the other side by not wash 1 week

Let see if there will be any difference?

Is the Armor brand good? Pls update us later.

You will not go wrong with Maguire or 3M products

RC3 · 07-06-2011, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by ICIC

Is the Armor brand good? Pls update us later.

You will not go wrong with Maguire or 3M products

Armorall is good. I used it for many years on plastic and rubber parts protection. Never used the wheel product though.

07-02-2011, 01:33 AM	#24
jxnco First Lieutenant 33 Rep 371 Posts Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Finally settled with Option C, gloss black surrounds and matte slats. My problem with all gloss is it sticks out too much. With all matte, it doesn't match too well with the stock bumper. I like it best when the finish of the surrounds is different from the slats like my previous chrome and gloss black. Gives the grills a textured look and it doesn't look too big. Also had my window trims wrapped with gloss black and changed the Morr caps to BMW caps. I realized my car drives better and faster after I changed to BMW "performance" grills Attached Images
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RC3 Colonel 81 Rep 2,791 Posts Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 F10 528i [10.00]	You car looks really good with your latest mods bro. The gloss grill surrounds compliment well with the gloss shadow line. From these photos the wrap job seems good. Really clean with the BMW center caps. I am really digging into your AW bro. __________________ 2011 F10 528i Black Sapphire / Oyster Black 2000 E46 325ci Cabrio Titanium Silver / Black - retired 1997 E36/7 Z3 Montreal Blue / Black - retired
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Jacky328 Lieutenant 32 Rep 418 Posts Drives: 535 F10 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	I m still like chrome grill more for luxurious feel 'cause my age? But I couldn't help to praise your wheel again, the total effect is just looking goooood! __________________ 2011 F10 535i Sophisto Grey/Oyster, ACS spring, Forged 1, Michelin PSS, Eisemann Quad-Exhaust, 2013 991 Carrera S PDK, Aqua Blue/Beige, PSE, PDCC, Sport Chrono Package, Paddle Shift Steering Wheel, PDLS--delivery in July2013
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07-03-2011, 01:01 AM	#29
jxnco First Lieutenant 33 Rep 371 Posts Drives: BMW F10 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys! Yeah I really like the wheels. I polish them with wheel wax every week to protect them from brake dust. I had a shop do the wrap for me. Just the window trims. The grill is an aftermarket one.
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RC3 Colonel 81 Rep 2,791 Posts Drives: F10 528i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 F10 528i [10.00]	Ic. If you want good and cheap wrap job. Join our meet with the e60 bros next time. I am waiting on the list. __________________ 2011 F10 528i Black Sapphire / Oyster Black 2000 E46 325ci Cabrio Titanium Silver / Black - retired 1997 E36/7 Z3 Montreal Blue / Black - retired
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07-03-2011, 01:45 PM	#34
grimlock Colonel 716 Rep 2,003 Posts Drives: F10 N52B30@255PS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	The gloss window trim +matt window center pieces matches your grill! Deliberate? Looks good from the pics
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