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      09-25-2014, 02:54 AM   #1
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Grille opinions...

I just purchased and installed black M Performance grilles on my Alpine White and I'm not totally sold on the look. Mainly the gloss black trim. I like it better than stock but think there is still room for improvement. I'm considering going with the IND custom colored grilles, AW trim with the black vents. I haven't seen any pictures installed so I wanted to get some opinions.

If anyone has any pictures, that would be great.
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      09-25-2014, 08:24 AM   #2
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I had a similar feeling after I installed mine. It has grown on me but I actually think the front end would look better if the lower mesh trim pieces were more gloss black than flat. I like the grille gloss trim and it's a little distracting compared to all the flat black. IMO.
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      09-25-2014, 08:38 AM   #3
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Really? I think the BMW Performance stuff is the best option out there... Only problem is that my right one is now coming loose. No idea how that happened...
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      09-25-2014, 10:42 AM   #4
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IND are nice grills, but the paint will chip easily if that would bother you.
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      09-25-2014, 03:35 PM   #5
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I agree troymi. The gloss mixed with matte isn't my favorite. Maybe I should do all matte grille or have the mesh grilles painted satin or semi gloss.

Chipping will bother me, but it also bothers me on the bumper. I usually have my front bumpers resprayed every couple of years.

Thanks for all the input so far.
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      09-26-2014, 08:28 AM   #6
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photoshop it and lets see what it looks like.
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I've seen pics of an Alpine White E46 with the exact same style you mentioned... AW frames with the black slats. I thought it looked great. Of course, its all up to you. I've got the OEM performance grills as well and to me, its the only way to go.
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Heh! See what happens…you start mucking with the original look and stuff doesn't look quite right.

I've never been a fan of black grills….not on the E70, not on any BMW. OEM for me…
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Where can I purchase matte black grilles?
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I took one for the team and ordered the IND Alpine White grilles. I will post pictures as soon as they arrive.

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Where can I purchase matte black grilles?
http://www.bimmian.com/Matte-Black-K...for-BMW-E70-X5
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I took one for the team and ordered the IND Alpine White grilles. I will post pictures as soon as they arrive.



http://www.bimmian.com/Matte-Black-K...for-BMW-E70-X5
Just Plasti Dip them with black and glossifier...if you change your mind later just peel it. Cost $15
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I took one for the team and ordered the IND Alpine White grilles. I will post pictures as soon as they arrive.



http://www.bimmian.com/Matte-Black-K...for-BMW-E70-X5

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Just Plasti Dip them with black and glossifier...if you change your mind later just peel it. Cost $15
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Just Plasti Dip them with black and glossifier...if you change your mind later just peel it. Cost $15
Very true, my issue is with all the black up front. I'm hoping that the AW color match gives it a simple and clean look.
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Where can I purchase matte black grilles?
we carry both matte black grills and painted grills =)
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