DIY - Painting Grilles Matte Black

[Da_Meister_22]

Product
Matte (or Flat) Black
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0101.jpg

The Remove the plastic with the rubber on top by simply pulling upwards.
(I had a picture but it got messed up, didnt want to load) :(

Take these out (5 of them)
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0106-1.jpg

Pull the front bumper forward and push on these with your hand (if it fits) while pulling the grill outwards. Do the ones at the bottom first (3x) the the ones at the top (3x), then the one in the inner corner (1x). 7 total
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0106-1.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0108-1.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0107.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0110.jpg

Unpainted Grills
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0113.jpg

******After washing the Grills thoroughly!! ****** :geek:

Recommended ( but not necessary) Cover the parts you don't want painted with some tape. :thumbsup:
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0111.jpg

And Spray away, the more coats the better. I did about 5 per grill. let it rest for about 5 minutes in between coats (depending on the product).

Painted Grills! Real MATTE BLACK!!! :D
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0114.jpg
http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/XxMatrixX/Projekt%20e60/CIMG0116.jpg

ENJOY!!

Hope This Is Somewhat Helpful! :D

[Fudman]

If you're gonna paint your grilles, I highly recommend using Plasti Dip. No sanding required and it can be removed (peel it off) if you don't like it or if you mess up the paint job. Very durable too, as it is a rubber coating, not paint.

[Da_Meister_22]

I know I though about it, but then I decided I was never going to remove it. I hate anything chrome. :)