Need your opinion on painting front grill's

motex · 10-21-2009, 11:14 PM

Hey guys,
My car has all-black front grill's and I was thinking in changing the color to the factory semi-mate silver.
Here is a 3 car picture of all possible options, even the one I have now. I put all together for easy comparison.
By the way, my car is Alpine White
Please tell me which one you like most ?
Thanks in advance !
Bernie

ronald_adi · 10-22-2009, 04:22 AM

i prefer the black grill

727jbh · 10-22-2009, 07:36 AM

I like the all black, looks more aggressive.

sariggs1 · 10-22-2009, 07:52 AM

Bernie, I like options 2 or 3. Are you thinking of painting them or just buying them? I think the factory finish would be tough to duplicate on your own (but maybe you are more talented than I!). I like the black mesh instead of the silver on either finish.

Let's us know what you do.

Oh Captain My Captain · 10-22-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by motex

Hey guys,

Option 1 is more elegant and flows with the rest of the vehicle. Option 2 is too mixed and matched and not organized. Option 3 is aggressive and could be enhanced with black wheels.

I guess it depends on what you're looking for the X6 to exude. I personally would go for the "Sexy Beast" look and Option 1.

davidy1688 · 10-22-2009, 10:52 AM

Black is better

foofitr · 10-24-2009, 07:00 PM

does anyone have part numbers for the black aftermarket grill from BMW?

shenard · 10-24-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by foofitr

does anyone have part numbers for the black aftermarket grill from BMW?

Ebay is best source I have found for this

foofitr · 10-24-2009, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by motex

Hey guys,
My car has all-black front grill's and I was thinking in changing the color to the factory semi-mate silver.
Here is a 3 car picture of all possible options, even the one I have now. I put all together for easy comparison.
By the way, my car is Alpine White
Please tell me which one you like most ?
Thanks in advance !
Bernie

What site did you use to access the photos for the different lower grill options?

motex · 10-24-2009, 11:50 PM

www.bmwusa.com ( built your own )

sariggs1 · 10-25-2009, 07:55 AM

The grill part numbers are listed in this thread:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302410

I am still looking for the black mesh numbers.

shenard · 10-25-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by sariggs1

The grill part numbers are listed in this thread:
http://www.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=302410

I am still looking for the black mesh numbers.

I would like the black mesh below the grills too so it would all be consistent inthe front. Already have the black grill. Let us know if you find it anywhere.

motex · 10-25-2009, 04:01 PM

How much cost to paint those grills in the States ? in Costa Rica is very cheap, you can pay all grills and mesh for $100 at most

sariggs1 · 10-25-2009, 09:59 PM

You can find the part numbers on this website for the mesh (grids as the factory refers to them):

http://bmwfans.info/parts/catalog/E7...ounting_parts/

The number varies by model and package type. Pretty inexpensive but I don't see a color choice. I will have to check with the dealer to get more specific.

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