So after posting up the pictures of my new BBS wheels, and everyone noticing my silver kidneys, I decided to take my Sunday off to do this small DIY project. I've always loved the quality I've achieved using Duplicolor products on car parts, so I used them again for my kidney grills. I chose to use a Flat-Black paint for the kidneys. Removal and installation was very easy, and priming/painting took about 30 minutes. I let it cure in the sun for 3 hours afterwards. The first picture was only after 2 light coats of primer, and the remainder are the results:
The car is dirty from my recent Norcal to Socal roadtrip, but besides that, what do you guys think?
2007 Z4 M Coupe, Titanium Silver with Imola Red, black and silver interior -for details: www.mymcoupe.com
2003 M5, Imola Red with black and silver interior
-Dinan S2 drivetrain
-Dinan stage 3 suspension with JRZ shocks
-StopTech brakes
-Rogue Engineering short shift kit and clutch stop
-275/35R18 Michellins f/r on 18x9.5 BBS RS-GTs
-Progressive window tint
-Euro dash and armrest conversions
-CDT/Total audio, NavTv w/ DVD
-Seat massagers
2002 540iT, Sapphire Black with black and red interior
-Dinan S2 drivetrain
-Dinan stage 3 suspension with Koni shocks
-StopTech brakes
-255/40R18 PS2s f/r on 18x8.5 BBS RG-Rs
-Progressive window tint
-Euro dash and armrest conversions
-Custom interior trim and seat massagers
-NavTv with DVD
Looks very nice. I love the look of black grilles.
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2008 BMW X5, 4.8i Sport (Our Family Hauler)
2006 Ford GT, Heffner Pulley, Heffner Tune, Accufab Exhaust, Ford Racing SSK, Halon Fire Suppression, Crow 6 Point Harnesses, Setrab Transaxle Cooler
2006 Dinan Mini Cooper S, Dinan Valved Koni Shocks, Eibach Springs, Dinan 3 Piece Forged Wheels, Dinan 15% reduction Supercharger pulley Kit, Dinan CAI, Dinan Exhaust, Dinan Stage V Software, Alta Intercooler, LSD, Sport Package
2001 M5, Carbon Black Metallic, LOTS of mods, gone but fondly remembered
Dyno 395.5 rwhp
2004 BMW K12S, Nurburgring Test Ride Event, 1 of 4 USA Test Riders selected
BMWs Sold: 1987 535is, 1997 M3 Sedan, 2000 K1200RS, 2000 R1200C, 1997 328i Sedan, 2004 R1100S BMW Boxer Cup Replika #3/300, 01 M5
Wow very nice....... My missus is going to hate you now and she doesn't even know you as you have just inspired me to spend half a day faffing with mine LOL
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Btw, is the Duplicolor paint fairly heat resistant?
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