Installed my Matte Gills & Grills

corrado79 · 03-18-2012, 07:50 PM

I ordered, and quickly received, my matte black side gills and front grills from IND. Thank you! I went matte black, instead of the BMW performance ones, because I have an e93 and am going to have my chrome trim vinyl-ed, and I plan on getting matte/satin wheels, so it will all match.

For the gills, I found the DIY in this forum to be good, and these videos to be especially helpful:

Thanks jwarner! The videos do a great job of showing the process. After watching these, it only took me 15 minutes to install both sides. The tape method really works!

For the grills, I used this DIY: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531294. The panel tools are a must, and again, this was an easy, 15-minute job.

Before and after:

Final product (sorry for poor lighting and photo quality):

GOLFFRR · 03-18-2012, 07:58 PM

Nice DIY

schnell325 · 03-18-2012, 08:16 PM

Nice choice changes.

AlteredBe4st · 03-18-2012, 08:42 PM

Nice just did the same.

corrado79 · 03-18-2012, 11:32 PM

Thanks guys!

HK8888 · 03-19-2012, 12:28 AM

Mike van D · 03-19-2012, 12:31 AM

Looks good!

03-18-2012, 07:50 PM	#1
corrado79 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Installed my Matte Gills & Grills - Thanks! I ordered, and quickly received, my matte black side gills and front grills from IND. Thank you! I went matte black, instead of the BMW performance ones, because I have an e93 and am going to have my chrome trim vinyl-ed, and I plan on getting matte/satin wheels, so it will all match. For the gills, I found the DIY in this forum to be good, and these videos to be especially helpful: Thanks jwarner! The videos do a great job of showing the process. After watching these, it only took me 15 minutes to install both sides. The tape method really works! For the grills, I used this DIY: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=531294. The panel tools are a must, and again, this was an easy, 15-minute job. Before and after: Final product (sorry for poor lighting and photo quality): __________________ 2012 BMW E93 M3 \| Mineral White \| 6MT 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport \| Black Sapphire 2015 BMW F10 M5 \| MCB \| ZCP\| MPE (On Order)
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03-18-2012, 07:58 PM	#2
GOLFFRR 10816 Rep 27,599 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	Nice DIY __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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03-18-2012, 08:16 PM	#3
schnell325 Bored at work.... 890 Rep 5,391 Posts Drives: 2016 F82 M4 GTS//2022 M235iGC Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Comox Valley iTrader: (8)	Nice choice changes. __________________ Grey Matter:2008 E92 M3:608/425. SG/PS SOLD! Dark Matter:2015 F80 M3:495/505. SOLD! Anti Matter :2016 F82 M4 GTS What next?!? A 2022 M235i GC- I must be getting old
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03-18-2012, 08:42 PM	#4
AlteredBe4st First Pride 110 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut.. iTrader: (8)	Nice just did the same. __________________ Modded M4
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03-18-2012, 11:32 PM	#5
corrado79 Second Lieutenant 28 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys! __________________ 2012 BMW E93 M3 \| Mineral White \| 6MT 2013 BMW X5 xDrive35i Sport \| Black Sapphire 2015 BMW F10 M5 \| MCB \| ZCP\| MPE (On Order)
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03-19-2012, 12:28 AM	#6
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03-19-2012, 12:31 AM	#7
Mike van D Major 18 Rep 1,112 Posts Drives: SG X6 35i; MW e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Looks good! __________________ ...just enjoying life.
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