BavAuto Blackout Grill Kit

imolazhp_ci · 11-03-2007, 06:25 PM

does anyone know if this REPLACES the chrome surrounds? or if it is just an overlay? thanks.

BimmerZealot · 11-03-2007, 11:48 PM

from what I hear overlay

MMMazing07 · 11-03-2007, 11:53 PM

ehhhh looks hard to put on. and that website is way OVERPRICED. just do a DIY paint job. i did and it looks great

imolazhp_ci · 11-04-2007, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MMMazing07

ehhhh looks hard to put on. and that website is way OVERPRICED. just do a DIY paint job. i did and it looks great

tried that today and fucked it up... i don't know why. when i did it on my E46 it turned out beautiful... i talked to my wheel and tire shop and they have this crazy army paint thats semi gloss black and basically an epoxy that they said you can literally throw rocks at and it won't even so much as scratch it. so i might just go that route.

unionjack · 11-04-2007, 04:55 AM

I'm having a buddy paint mine. I should have them back this afternoon. I'll post pics when I do.

20Ducks · 11-04-2007, 07:11 AM

2006 3.0i w/aero kit sans fog lamps. I used SEM spray paint for the grill rings (O'Reillys).

unionjack · 11-08-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by unionjack

I'm having a buddy paint mine. I should have them back this afternoon. I'll post pics when I do.

done

BimmerZealot · 11-08-2007, 07:14 PM

Dang that looks really good, what all did he do?

unionjack · 11-08-2007, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

Dang that looks really good, what all did he do?

1. wet sand
2. paint
3. paint
4. paint

recap: wet sand; 3 coats paint

Hawkeye · 11-09-2007, 12:20 PM

Wet sand is really good for making sand castles as well...

Looks real good on your white Zed... I think I would like a gunmetal finish on my black Zed though

Veruca · 11-09-2007, 05:15 PM

I can't believe intgr8tr hasn't been here yet.

After purchasing the bav grille surrounds and sending them back, I used his method - $5 roll of blackout tape and couldn't be happier with it. Here is a link: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewto...t=184&start=15

Santa Fe Roadster · 04-07-2008, 05:55 PM

After researching it, I went with tape route and used the black-out tape avalible from Auto Zone.
Even up close, you cannot see the seam.
It will never chip!
And it was only $12.
Plus, it's completely removable should I change my mind in future.

BimmerZealot · 04-07-2008, 06:49 PM

Hm more and more people going vinyl tape method. My grills are starting to chip, deciding between respraying or tape method.

MMMazing07 · 04-07-2008, 07:02 PM

what kind of tape is it?

BimmerZealot · 04-07-2008, 07:07 PM

Its Vinyl Trim Blackout Tape. If you go to any auto parts store and ask for it they'll have it. Originally for the chrome trim around the windows on most cars, but adapted for the grills.

hart07 · 04-26-2008, 09:54 AM

hello, i want to have black grill on my coupé.
But how to put the Vinyl Trim Blackout Tape on the grill ?
i don't understand how to fit it on the chrome grill.
thanks to explain me

Santa Fe Roadster · 04-26-2008, 03:01 PM

The easiest way is to apply the tape directly to the chrome grill, just the same way you'd apply tape to anything. Starting in a corner of the kidney is a good idea for hiding the start/stop seem. You might need to be careful as you curve the tape arround the corners of the kidney.

The most effective way (a bit more complicated, yet yeilds better results) is to:
1. Remove the front bumper cover from the car.
2. Then remove the two chrome grills from the bumper.
3. With the grills removed, you will have a MUCH easier time applying the tape to them. Again, you might want to disguise the tape seem in a corner/curve in the kidney.
4. Then reassemble.

There are clear & easy threads here ion Z Post about removing the bumper cover and the grills.

Good luck!

Brucewonder · 04-28-2008, 01:28 AM

i tried taping them and couldnt do it, i didnt paint the grills in the first place because knew they would chip in a couple of weeks. I wish aftermaker makers would make black grills or cf for the mz4, so we can bum off of them

Hawkeye · 04-29-2008, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BimmerZealot

Its Vinyl Trim Blackout Tape. If you go to any auto parts store and ask for it they'll have it. Originally for the chrome trim around the windows on most cars, but adapted for the grills.

Of course the auto store I went to near my work here didnt have the tape...

Hopefully I'll get this done sooner than later

trackstar1 · 04-29-2008, 02:19 PM

I tried the tape and it's much harder than it sounds. I couldnt do it.

Black///Mamba · 04-29-2008, 02:31 PM

me neither, i couldn't do it properly at least, it looked crappy

F87LUV · 04-29-2008, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Black///M

me neither, i couldn't do it properly at least, it looked crappy

spray paint grill meet!!!

11-03-2007, 06:25 PM	#1
imolazhp_ci Major 29 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: orange county iTrader: (0)	BavAuto Blackout Grill Kit does anyone know if this REPLACES the chrome surrounds? or if it is just an overlay? thanks. Attached Images
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11-03-2007, 11:48 PM	#2
BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	from what I hear overlay
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11-03-2007, 11:53 PM	#3
MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 180 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	ehhhh looks hard to put on. and that website is way OVERPRICED. just do a DIY paint job. i did and it looks great
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11-04-2007, 04:55 AM	#5
unionjack Conceited Prick 14 Rep 105 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe previously Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 Z4 M Coupe [0.00]	I'm having a buddy paint mine. I should have them back this afternoon. I'll post pics when I do. __________________ previously AW/IR \| Premium Package \| Heated Seats \| Navigation \| Valentine One \| Shorty Antenna \| Black Kidney Surrounds
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11-04-2007, 07:11 AM	#6
20Ducks Lieutenant 26 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2011 e93 335i w/M pkge Join Date: May 2007 Location: Shawnee Mission, KS iTrader: (0)	2006 3.0i w/aero kit sans fog lamps. I used SEM spray paint for the grill rings (O'Reillys). __________________ back by popular demand...
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11-08-2007, 07:14 PM	#8
BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	Dang that looks really good, what all did he do?
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11-09-2007, 12:20 PM	#10
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11-09-2007, 05:15 PM	#11
Veruca Private 6 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 M Roadster [10.00]	I can't believe intgr8tr hasn't been here yet. After purchasing the bav grille surrounds and sending them back, I used his method - $5 roll of blackout tape and couldn't be happier with it. Here is a link: http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewto...t=184&start=15 __________________
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04-07-2008, 05:55 PM	#12
Santa Fe Roadster Member 7 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 2.5 Sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 2.5i sport [7.00]	After researching it, I went with tape route and used the black-out tape avalible from Auto Zone. Even up close, you cannot see the seam. It will never chip! And it was only $12. Plus, it's completely removable should I change my mind in future. Attached Images __________________ BMW rear spoiler - de-badged - MTEC HIDs (DEFECTIVE) - XENESIS high beams & fogs - shadowline front grill - 20% tint - keyhole plugs - Roadster Solutions acrylic wind deflector - LeatherZ center console & door arm rests - Parrot 3100 bluetooth - USA SPEC IPod integration - Xenon interior lighting
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04-07-2008, 06:49 PM	#13
BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	Hm more and more people going vinyl tape method. My grills are starting to chip, deciding between respraying or tape method.
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04-07-2008, 07:02 PM	#14
MMMazing07 More than you can afford pal....ferrari 180 Rep 1,471 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	what kind of tape is it?
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04-07-2008, 07:07 PM	#15
BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	Its Vinyl Trim Blackout Tape. If you go to any auto parts store and ask for it they'll have it. Originally for the chrome trim around the windows on most cars, but adapted for the grills.
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04-26-2008, 09:54 AM	#16
hart07 Second Lieutenant 30 Rep 207 Posts Drives: BMW 640i f13 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toulouse ( France) iTrader: (0)	hello, i want to have black grill on my coupé. But how to put the Vinyl Trim Blackout Tape on the grill ? i don't understand how to fit it on the chrome grill. thanks to explain me
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04-26-2008, 03:01 PM	#17
Santa Fe Roadster Member 7 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 2.5 Sport Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM iTrader: (0) Garage List 2003 Z4 2.5i sport [7.00]	The easiest way is to apply the tape directly to the chrome grill, just the same way you'd apply tape to anything. Starting in a corner of the kidney is a good idea for hiding the start/stop seem. You might need to be careful as you curve the tape arround the corners of the kidney. The most effective way (a bit more complicated, yet yeilds better results) is to: 1. Remove the front bumper cover from the car. 2. Then remove the two chrome grills from the bumper. 3. With the grills removed, you will have a MUCH easier time applying the tape to them. Again, you might want to disguise the tape seem in a corner/curve in the kidney. 4. Then reassemble. There are clear & easy threads here ion Z Post about removing the bumper cover and the grills. Good luck! __________________ BMW rear spoiler - de-badged - MTEC HIDs (DEFECTIVE) - XENESIS high beams & fogs - shadowline front grill - 20% tint - keyhole plugs - Roadster Solutions acrylic wind deflector - LeatherZ center console & door arm rests - Parrot 3100 bluetooth - USA SPEC IPod integration - Xenon interior lighting
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04-28-2008, 01:28 AM	#18
Brucewonder Lieutenant Colonel 33 Rep 1,541 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 yea boi Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Socal iTrader: (4)	i tried taping them and couldnt do it, i didnt paint the grills in the first place because knew they would chip in a couple of weeks. I wish aftermaker makers would make black grills or cf for the mz4, so we can bum off of them __________________ 2011.5 E92 ///M3 SSII/FR
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04-29-2008, 02:19 PM	#20
trackstar1 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Z4 M Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: So Cal iTrader: (0)	I tried the tape and it's much harder than it sounds. I couldnt do it.
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04-29-2008, 02:31 PM	#21
Black///Mamba Lieutenant 52 Rep 598 Posts Drives: a beast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	me neither, i couldn't do it properly at least, it looked crappy
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