[D_Boi]

Hi

For some reason my car has the chrome window trip like the SE models even though its a M sport.... anyway i have ordered the black grills and now want to get the chrome wrapped in gloss black to give the car the uniform look.

Can someone recommend me somewhere and give me rough cost i should be looking for. I'm in east london.

Cheers

[Jamie_E92]

I have this problem too! What weirdo specs a chrome trim on an m sport.

Gonna rub mine down this weekend with a light 800-1200 grit paper & paint it gloss black

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by Jay325i

I have this problem too! What weirdo specs a chrome trim on an m sport.

Gonna rub mine down this weekend with a light 800-1200 grit paper & paint it gloss black

If it goes well please send us some pics and i'l do the same as you. I don't know what the first owner was thinking!

[Jamie_E92]

Will do mate!!! It's so obvious too being white!

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by Jay325i

Will do mate!!! It's so obvious too being white!

totally ruins a very nice looking car!

[Jamie_E92]

Exactly mate. Can't wait to get rid

[AnthonyR]

i actually painted mine and it looked good, cheaper too

[D_Boi]

Originally Posted by AnthonyR

i actually painted mine and it looked good, cheaper too

Did you rub it all down before hand? Any pics?

[AnthonyR]

Originally Posted by d_power

Did you rub it all down before hand? Any pics?

I only used some t cut prior painting and it was a plastic type of paint I got from halfords. Will post some pics to see

[basim07]

Euro car parts (online only) Hycote Gloss, Matt and Satin black paint cans around 2.50 each
A lot more in store
Best bang for buck quality spray paint

[Mikey B]

The paint doesn't tend to stick well without adhesion promoter i've found, but anything is better than chrome!

[stashtrey]

I plasti dipped mine for a while...then got tired of the bottoms (difficult) and ordered OEM matte shadow line. Super nice buy spendy.

[Jonathon335]

Surrey Projects are your guys for London / Surrey. They are mobile too at the moment.

Ask for Mesh for a deal!

[hobo mofo]

Surrey projects do it for £80

[Jamie_E92]

Originally Posted by hobo mofo

Surrey projects do it for £80

!!!! i'll take me chance with a £2.50 can of hycote paint thanks

[basim07]

Adhesion promoter isnt needed if you always if you prep properly and hse good paint

Make sure you scuff the piece up with a bit of sandpaper or scotch brite pad, clean with soapy water and/or iso prop alcohol

Then just start spraying, very light coats, first should be about 60% see through
2 layers primer then 3-5 layers paint (more if youre painting grill or if need more durability)

Thats my method and ive used it on multiple E90 and E46 grilles, interior trims and various switch and button panels.

Take your time and be patient otherwise it will look amateur!

[xPETEZx]

Whats the best way for the interior trim?

Same method as above?

Sand paper
Clean
1-2 coats Primer
3-5 coats Paint

How long between should it be left between coats?
Lastly, anybody have a link to a match to the BMW Piano Black?

Sorry to thread jack a little... Some good info here

[Jamie_E92]

piano black is very simmlar if not the same as sapphire black.

[basim07]

Same for interior trim, progressive light sanding, then 2 layers primer, and 3-5 paint

For areas thatl be touched or rubbed against a lot shoot a couple of extra paint coats

Dont be tempted by pound shop paint, iv used it and for small parts is fine but the cans shoot flecks once past half way and can ruin a paint job.
If that happens then wait till completely dry then sand down again and restart that area

As for time between coats about 20 mins is enough if laying multiple light coats using a decent paint


Im currently trying to find an appropriate paint to shoot the textured vinyl / rubbery areas in car, might have to use a roller lol!

[Mikey B]

Don't forget lacquer if you're using gloss, and you can sand the orimer smooth but don't sand the paint unless you're taking it off