Black Kidneys?

Boxtyp3 · 08-24-2010, 10:40 AM

I just installed a matte black kidney grills on my AW135. I was thinking of painting the surrounds gloss black to match the shadowline trim and leave the slats flat to match the flat grills under the bumper. What do you guys think? Has anyone done this? Any pix would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

SV Concepts II · 08-24-2010, 12:04 PM

I think it'd look great. Go for it

SV Concepts III · 08-24-2010, 12:32 PM

Also if you want to bring them back, we can spray them for you

Boxtyp3 · 08-24-2010, 12:33 PM

Thanks Cal. Do you have any recommendation on what paint to use and how many layers of primer, black paint and clear I should do?

SV Concepts II · 08-24-2010, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Boxtyp3

Thanks Cal. Do you have any recommendation on what paint to use and how many layers of primer, black paint and clear I should do?

Use OEM PPG approved paints. I highly recommend a professional do it, you want to avoid doing it rattle can.

scott135i · 08-24-2010, 01:11 PM

Excessive drinking = black kidneys

Boxtyp3 · 08-24-2010, 01:13 PM

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Excessive drinking = black kidneys

Ha,ha,ha! Got that one right!

fatjoez · 08-24-2010, 06:02 PM

get gloss, i got matte and its lame

Eyeman · 08-24-2010, 09:56 PM

Our lower grill creates matching problems to me. I ordered my aftermarket FMIC anodized black to help with this problem. I definitely think your idea of gloss over matte will be the best match for your car. I have matte slats from by CF kidneys that I'll sell cheap someone wants them so they can go this way also.

Boxtyp3 · 08-24-2010, 10:21 PM

I'll do this over the weekend and will post some pix. It's just too busy at work right now. So many due dates to meet.

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