Hi-Gloss Black front grill?

dbramley · 10-20-2008, 07:04 AM

Hi,
I've seen the odd few pictures on here of a high-gloss black front grill on the E90 - does anyone know where I can get one from?

The only ones I've seen for sale are matt black!

cheers
Dan

big pimp · 10-20-2008, 07:14 AM

i'm in the same boat - have only seen matt black, and dont think it'll suit my crimson red!

Jude1 · 10-20-2008, 08:13 AM

Hi Guys,

I ordered my High Gloss Black grills from Adamaster, you can also buy them from Cyba, you'll find both on here if you do a search. Make sure you specify that you want the grill and slats painting ortherwise you will just get the outer section of the grill in high gloss black only.

Jules.

chrisbin · 10-20-2008, 08:17 AM

Yep, cyba can supply....

1 AKY · 10-20-2008, 08:26 AM

any idea how much?

chrisbin · 10-20-2008, 09:29 AM

110USD delivered, about a month ago....

dbramley · 10-20-2008, 10:52 AM

great cheers!

Quick question - do I want the slats painting as well? Does that look better?

What about the bottom grills where the fog lights are, will it make them look a bit odd!?

Who thought a grill would be so complex! lol

big pimp · 10-21-2008, 02:25 AM

any pics mate?

big pimp · 10-22-2008, 09:05 AM

bump

Jude1 · 10-22-2008, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by big pimp

any pics mate?

Black on black, looks better in the flesh..

adamaster · 10-22-2008, 10:12 AM

thanks again.

teej361 · 10-22-2008, 10:26 AM

i just scooped up an extra OEM set of kidneys, and just brought it to my local body shop and had them paint it. Im sure you can also use the DIY, except use a glossy paint.

big pimp · 10-22-2008, 01:27 PM

oh that looks lovely mate - think i may invest in a set!

quattrogmbh · 10-22-2008, 05:33 PM

can you do a closeup of the gloss black grill?

Thanks in advance

E902717 · 10-23-2008, 12:54 PM

ive got a black e90 and have ordered a pair of black grills, can't wait for them to come.

They look the dogs on the black e90!

1 AKY · 10-24-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by E902717

ive got a black e90 and have ordered a pair of black grills, can't wait for them to come.

They look the dogs on the black e90!

ordered from where? how much?

E902717 · 10-25-2008, 04:17 PM

sorry for the delay, got them of ebay, will find the link and post it up, £27 + £16 posting got good feedback should be here monday or Tuesday hopefully!

Quisp · 10-25-2008, 08:14 PM

I also think the gloss looks a lot better I got mine about a year ago.
Check with whoever you get them from to make sure they prepped the grills before painting. The first bunch from a different source about a year ago were just painted over lightly sanded chrome. Paint does not stick well to chrome so they flaked after some use.
I painted the lower grill myself using some primer and then several coats of spray paint. They have held up rather well and can be touched up easily with a cotton swab, piece of sponge or small brush.

1 AKY · 10-26-2008, 09:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E902717

sorry for the delay, got them of ebay, will find the link and post it up, £27 + £16 posting got good feedback should be here monday or Tuesday hopefully!

If you can please.

Are these made of plastic or chrome ones which have been painted/sprayed?

Would also like to know about the finish/quality.

Thanks - Aky

10-20-2008, 07:04 AM	#1
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big pimp First Lieutenant 44 Rep 336 Posts Drives: G05 M50d & Dakar Yellow E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Ireland, UK iTrader: (0)	i'm in the same boat - have only seen matt black, and dont think it'll suit my crimson red!
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Jude1 Captain 29 Rep 690 Posts Drives: 3 Series Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everywhere iTrader: (1)	Hi Guys, I ordered my High Gloss Black grills from Adamaster, you can also buy them from Cyba, you'll find both on here if you do a search. Make sure you specify that you want the grill and slats painting ortherwise you will just get the outer section of the grill in high gloss black only. Jules.
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chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	Yep, cyba can supply.... __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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chrisbin Colonel 112 Rep 2,333 Posts Drives: 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: May 2005 Location: S.Wales, UK iTrader: (1)	110USD delivered, about a month ago.... __________________ Current: F13 640i MSport, e85 Z4 3.0i Previous - Alpina D3 BiTurbo E90 LCI Manual, 320d M Sport E92 Auto, 330i M Sport E92 courtesy of BMW UK....320i M Sport E92 Auto, 320d SE E90 Manual.
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dbramley 320d M-Sport 89 Rep 335 Posts Drives: BMW 320si Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Hartlepool, UK iTrader: (0)	great cheers! Quick question - do I want the slats painting as well? Does that look better? What about the bottom grills where the fog lights are, will it make them look a bit odd!? Who thought a grill would be so complex! lol __________________ Previous: BMW 320si E90 Le Mans Blue. \| BMW 320d E92 LCI Alpine White \| F10 520d Alpine White Now: F30 320d X-Drive Alpine White
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10-21-2008, 02:25 AM	#8
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teej361 Private First Class 5 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 06 e90 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Texas iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 E90 [0.00]	i just scooped up an extra OEM set of kidneys, and just brought it to my local body shop and had them paint it. Im sure you can also use the DIY, except use a glossy paint.
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big pimp First Lieutenant 44 Rep 336 Posts Drives: G05 M50d & Dakar Yellow E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.Ireland, UK iTrader: (0)	oh that looks lovely mate - think i may invest in a set!
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quattrogmbh Captain 23 Rep 635 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	can you do a closeup of the gloss black grill? Thanks in advance
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E902717 Colonel 57 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	ive got a black e90 and have ordered a pair of black grills, can't wait for them to come. They look the dogs on the black e90!
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E902717 Colonel 57 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	sorry for the delay, got them of ebay, will find the link and post it up, £27 + £16 posting got good feedback should be here monday or Tuesday hopefully!
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Quisp Does not play well with others 80 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	I also think the gloss looks a lot better I got mine about a year ago. Check with whoever you get them from to make sure they prepped the grills before painting. The first bunch from a different source about a year ago were just painted over lightly sanded chrome. Paint does not stick well to chrome so they flaked after some use. I painted the lower grill myself using some primer and then several coats of spray paint. They have held up rather well and can be touched up easily with a cotton swab, piece of sponge or small brush. Attached Images __________________
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