Anyone paint or wrap the radiator bars behind the grill?

KPT2 · 08-06-2018, 11:16 AM

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Dang that looks good, got a link?

Thanks!

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F281980348503

GrimJaw · 08-07-2018, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KPT2

I also matched the lug nuts to the brakes as well. Well, pretty close

These look so nice. Can I slap these on with the stock 2015 wheels? Would it even look as nice

Black2 · 08-07-2018, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KPT2

Fear not, I have arrived...

this is exactly what i was envisioning of doing! Color matching it to the brake calipers. If you had to do it again, would you have gone a lighter color to make the bars pop out a little more?

KPT2 · 08-07-2018, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by GrimJaw

These look so nice. Can I slap these on with the stock 2015 wheels? Would it even look as nice

I believe they will work with the stock wheels

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Originally Posted by Black2

this is exactly what i was envisioning of doing! Color matching it to the brake calipers. If you had to do it again, would you have gone a lighter color to make the bars pop out a little more?

I wish you could see them more but if I went any lighter it wouldn’t match the calipers

Kamry · 08-07-2018, 09:44 PM

Small detail but looks good

MuskieFan · 08-08-2018, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cxp213

I wrapped mine in blurple vinyl. Costs less ($10 on Amazon) and quicker than painting (~30min) for the same result. Here's a "during" shot.

Would you mind posting a picture of what it looks like with both grills on? I have an EB and that color looks pretty good

cxp213 · 08-08-2018, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MuskieFan

Would you mind posting a picture of what it looks like with both grills on? I have an EB and that color looks pretty good

Thanks and sure!

FYI for those wondering, I used this vinyl:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0794TYWR2

MuskieFan · 08-12-2018, 10:06 AM

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Thanks and sure!

FYI for those wondering, I used this vinyl:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0794TYWR2

Looks awesome, thanks!

Icy J · 08-13-2018, 05:48 AM

mine, wrapped 3M satin ocean shimmer

Rayscott · 08-13-2018, 10:41 AM

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Yes

So glad our state doesn't require a front license plate.

K8_M235i · 08-13-2018, 03:10 PM

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Yes

So glad our state doesn't require a front license plate.

I didn't run one for awhile, and never got bothered. I put one on just so I didn't have an "extra" reason to get pulled over haha.

Oldgreyman · 06-06-2019, 02:11 AM

Thread revival. Just looking at doing this to my car while i have the bar off for repairs. Did you guys just do the diagonal bars, or did u paint the whole brace?

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Oldgreyman Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: 2017 Mineral Grey M2 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Thread revival. Just looking at doing this to my car while i have the bar off for repairs. Did you guys just do the diagonal bars, or did u paint the whole brace?
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