Has anyone painted the plastic mesh in their bumper?

I am going to have the holes filled in where the reflectors are currently installed. While I am doing this I am debating having the mesh components painted to match my gloss black trim and grill. Has anyone ever had these painted? Over time these mesh inserts turn gray from oxidation and exposure to sunlight.

Post some pix on the outcome as I was considering in the same.

Thanks

I am going to consult with a high end body shop tomorrow. They will know the answer. Ill let you know what I find out

This was exactly what I was considering on both of our BMWs. I've done it to previous cars and the paint held up great!

I painted mine right after I got it over a year ago. Had a good local paint and detail shop do it. They pulled the mesh out and matched the gloss black on the black BMW performance grills I added as well. I think it looks better than the lighter black of the factory mesh.

I will take pics and post, supposed to rain tomorrow, may be a few days until sun is out and I can take pics.

Originally Posted by 5fix

I painted mine right after I got it over a year ago. Had a good local paint and detail shop do it. They pulled the mesh out and matched the gloss black on the black BMW performance grills I added as well. I think it looks better than the lighter black of the factory mesh.

I will take pics and post, supposed to rain tomorrow, may be a few days until sun is out and I can take pics.

Ok thanks!

Here is a before pic a year ago when I bought the car, followed by a couple with the painted lower grills. Sorry, not a great photographer. Hope this helps.

Looks great, my body shop was afraid of runs in the paint so the advised me against it

Originally Posted by 5fix

Here is a before pic a year ago when I bought the car, followed by a couple with the painted lower grills. Sorry, not a great photographer. Hope this helps.

Is that carbon black? That looks great!