A few aesthetic mods (gloss black)

Blackhawks · 09-02-2015, 11:57 AM

I decided to go with a gloss black theme on Space Gray and love the slight contrast it provides... Thought I'd share a few pics in the event anybody else was considering them.

1. Gloss black roundel - iND
2. Gloss black X5 badge - iND via other forum member
3. Gloss black ///M fender badges - iNd via other forum member
4. Space Gray license plate frame -iND
5. Gloss black double slat kidney grill - RG Motor Sports (Ben)
6. Intake trim fins - RG Motor Sports (Ben)
7. Gloss Black OEM exhaust tips - DIY

Fee free to share your positive/negative feedback... Except for photography skills, lol. This was all done on my iPhone.

Kzang · 09-02-2015, 12:00 PM

Looking good! I like the fender ///M badge

Blackhawks · 09-02-2015, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

Looking good! I like the fender ///M badge

Yeah the pic makes it look like there's tape or paper protruding from the top, but it's just a reflection... And I was too lazy to retake the pic. :-)

Taran.J · 09-02-2015, 12:11 PM

If you want a Jet black paint front CF lip for the X5 let me know. Didn't come out as sexy for my Alpine white lol

But space gray on gloss black is the way to go.

Doanster · 09-02-2015, 12:12 PM

Nice, nice all around. The intake fins look really good on grey cars. Would look out of place on my CB since the front end is all black on mine.

I know you don't mind them... BUT, the sidemarkers need to be smoked or body-colored to complete your theme.
Ben is waiting for your order.

Blackhawks · 09-02-2015, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Taran.J

If you want a Jet black paint front CF lip for the X5 let me know. Didn't come out as sexy for my Alpine white lol

Funny you should ask... I was looking at an unpainted Chinese knockoff on eBay and potentially going space gray with it. Can you PM me pics?

Blackhawks · 09-02-2015, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Nice, nice all around.
I know you don't mind them... BUT, the sidemarkers need to be smoked or body-colored to complete your theme.
Ben is waiting for your order.

The guy I bought the badges from is selling them for like $40. I just don't get it and with the PIA everybody says it is... I know they'll sit in my garage for 6 months. You know what would really complete it??? Ceramic Controls.

Doanster · 09-02-2015, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

The guy I bought the badges from is selling them for like $40. I just don't get it and with the PIA everybody says it is... I know they'll sit in my garage for 6 months. You know what would really complete it??? Ceramic Controls.

It's just that your car has grey, grey, black, grey, black bits... then amber. That's all. Def not a big deal, but that's the OCD reasoning for me.

Blackhawks · 09-02-2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Doanster

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

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Originally Posted by Doanster

Nice, nice all around.
I know you don't mind them... BUT, the sidemarkers need to be smoked or body-colored to complete your theme.
Ben is waiting for your order.

The guy I bought the badges from is selling them for like $40. I just don't get it and with the PIA everybody says it is... I know they'll sit in my garage for 6 months. You know what would really complete it??? Ceramic Controls.

It's just that your car has grey, grey, black, grey, black bits... then amber. That's all. Def not a big deal, but that's the OCD reasoning for me.

I don't think it will look bad by any means and I would probably be glad once done... I'm kinda lazy and the thought of installing them isn't very motivating. Lol.

Alan l. · 09-02-2015, 12:36 PM

Liking the black badges. I think i am going to rebadge the trunk one in gloss too.

r33_RGSport · 09-02-2015, 12:37 PM

Blackhawks , do the painted side marker to complete the looks, you were half way there when you do the M50d grill trim.

brucedu · 09-03-2015, 04:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

I decided to go with a gloss black theme on Space Gray and love the slight contrast it provides... Thought I'd share a few pics in the event anybody else was considering them.

1. Gloss black roundel - iND
2. Gloss black X5 badge - iND via other forum member
3. Gloss black ///M fender badges - iNd via other forum member
4. Space Gray license plate frame -iND
5. Gloss black double slat kidney grill - RG Motor Sports (Ben)
6. Intake trim fins - RG Motor Sports (Ben)
7. Gloss Black OEM exhaust tips - DIY

Fee free to share your positive/negative feedback... Except for photography skills, lol. This was all done on my iPhone.

Where can I get the gloss black M fender badges?

Kzang · 09-03-2015, 05:28 AM

here http://ind-distribution.com

BH, What did you use to paint the exhaust tips?
Did you reference anything for the DIY?

dubsesd · 09-03-2015, 08:32 AM

How difficult are the front bumper grilles to replace?

Blackhawks · 09-03-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by dubsesd

How difficult are the front bumper grilles to replace?

I was at the dealer for a couple things and asked if i needed them installed when the saw them in the cargo area. I said "sure" and they only charged me $40. There are plenty of DIY threads on the forum, though...

Blackhawks · 09-03-2015, 09:21 AM

Better view of the double slat grill from RG Sports

stewy604 · 09-03-2015, 10:34 AM

Looks great man...got me thinking on my Mineral White M Sport now...just added to the list:

-black exhaust tips
-black BMW roundels

Kzang · 09-03-2015, 10:57 AM

What are you guys using to paint the tips black?

Blackhawks · 09-03-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kzang

What are you guys using to paint the tips black?

Kzang - http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...9#post18524239

dasd · 09-04-2015, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawks

Better view of the double slat grill from RG Sports

Looks stunning.

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Blackhawks Captain 283 Rep 709 Posts Drives: 2015 X5 x35i Join Date: May 2015 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	A few aesthetic mods (gloss black) I decided to go with a gloss black theme on Space Gray and love the slight contrast it provides... Thought I'd share a few pics in the event anybody else was considering them. 1. Gloss black roundel - iND 2. Gloss black X5 badge - iND via other forum member 3. Gloss black ///M fender badges - iNd via other forum member 4. Space Gray license plate frame -iND 5. Gloss black double slat kidney grill - RG Motor Sports (Ben) 6. Intake trim fins - RG Motor Sports (Ben) 7. Gloss Black OEM exhaust tips - DIY Fee free to share your positive/negative feedback... Except for photography skills, lol. This was all done on my iPhone. Attached Images
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