"Black kidney grill"

djlogan33 · 09-14-2012, 08:21 AM

Where is the best place to get a black kidney grill for Z4 M Coupe?

mgwatson48 · 09-14-2012, 09:00 AM

out of a can called plastidip

or just vinyl them

djlogan33 · 09-15-2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mgwatson48

out of a can called plastidip

or just vinyl them

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You can buy "black-out" replacements.

I saw them a couple of weeks ago at the Z-Fest.

dubsesd · 09-15-2012, 09:14 AM

eas has them. i think they are about 80 bucks. ebay has a buch for around 50 bucks. or buy a can of plastidip for 5 dollars and paint the rings

schwank · 09-24-2012, 02:21 PM

I think i got mine on special a few years ago... I dont remember them being this expensive. plastidip might be a good option, it might chip, but you could just peel it off and do it again.

http://www.**********s.com/_e/E85_Ex...Grilles_Z4.htm

TexasZed4MC · 09-24-2012, 03:56 PM

Just bought 2 cans of Plasti Dip to do my grills today!

psygnosis · 09-24-2012, 07:04 PM

The M should have black grills with chrome trim. Pull the grills out and separate the chrome bits and paint them.

TexasZed4MC · 09-26-2012, 07:58 PM

I finished my grills last night. I am very happy with the way they turned out. I just hope that last awhile, is all!

djlogan33 · 09-28-2012, 01:01 PM

I carbon fibered all my Roundels (light blue area).
Just ordered LAMIN-X tinted protective film for the headlights.
With my BBS CH black wheels and tinted windows, people say the car is looking more like a "Batmobile"...lol...

SD ///M4 · 10-02-2012, 12:00 PM

I bought mine at ECS Tuning, $74.95. Much more durable and better looking than Plasti-dipping them.

(click picture for link)

Jony722si · 10-02-2012, 02:59 PM

done mind by wrap, it was Plastic dip, didnt like it so much,

abashoe · 02-23-2013, 11:34 PM

Bumping an old post. Where did you get the vinyl wrap?

GammaZeta · 02-24-2013, 12:32 PM

I tried to vinyl wrap it with 3M glossy and IT IS TOUGH!

If you're able to do it, you are amazing!

SCHMOUPE · 02-24-2013, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

I tried to vinyl wrap it with 3M glossy and IT IS TOUGH!

If you're able to do it, you are amazing!

ya dont bother with the wrap. Having done it before, save your time and just paint it with a rattle can.

Kgolf31 · 02-24-2013, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GammaZeta

I tried to vinyl wrap it with 3M glossy and IT IS TOUGH!

If you're able to do it, you are amazing!

You need to know what you're doing and you'll end up putting alot of relief cuts into the film and I can guarenttee you cannot cover everything you want.

I got mine from ECS, plus my car is their picture whore so they like enthusiasts

Can't beat them for $40

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-Z4-M_Co...lle/ES2608277/

abashoe · 02-24-2013, 08:10 PM

Personally I'd rather just buy too. I'm having trouble finding them where the outer rings are finished in gloss black. Can anyone help me out?

Thanks,
-al

09-14-2012, 08:21 AM	#1
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09-15-2012, 09:14 AM	#4
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schwank First Lieutenant 30 Rep 317 Posts Drives: 06 z4 m coupe Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: cincinnati iTrader: (0)	I think i got mine on special a few years ago... I dont remember them being this expensive. plastidip might be a good option, it might chip, but you could just peel it off and do it again. http://www.**********s.com/_e/E85_Ex...Grilles_Z4.htm __________________ K&W v3, APR splitter, magnaflow axle back35% tint, stubby antenna, Jet black, and interlagos blue stock wheels, clutch delay delete, illuminated ZHP shift knob, Leather Z m shift boot, and arm rest.
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TexasZed4MC Captain 149 Rep 688 Posts Drives: 2006 Interlagos Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	grills I finished my grills last night. I am very happy with the way they turned out. I just hope that last awhile, is all! Attached Images __________________ Lone Star Chapter BMWCCA HPDE Event Chair, Texas Trifecta Event Chair, & BMWCCA driving Instructor
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abashoe First Lieutenant 33 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Bumping an old post. Where did you get the vinyl wrap?
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02-24-2013, 12:32 PM	#13
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abashoe First Lieutenant 33 Rep 300 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (4)	Personally I'd rather just buy too. I'm having trouble finding them where the outer rings are finished in gloss black. Can anyone help me out? Thanks, -al
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