Body/Trim: - Grill Update

BestGear · Aug 18th, 2011, 20:01

Hi Guys

I have always fancied doing a grill update, but the high price of the parts for no *real* benefit have put me off.

I did however, find some time to disect the standard "egg box" and hit it with some paint.

I used some BMW titanium silver I had from another job - looks fine against the body colour - not too bling.

If you are interested, the grill removes from the body with just simple plastic clips. Once off, you can unclip the chrome surround and badge bar.

I power washed the "egg box", cleaned it with alcohol, ensuring all crap was removed from every corner, then hit it with some plastic primer, base coat and laquer.

No before pictures... just afters... looks fine I think... for zero real cost.

Hope its of interest to someone!

David

big t5 · Aug 18th, 2011, 20:10

That looks a proper job mate,well done.

Bill Edmondson · Aug 18th, 2011, 20:13

That looks really good, I might have a pop at that

Thanks

harvey07 · Aug 18th, 2011, 21:10

Good effort, really tidy & as you say, not too bling.

I wanted the latest big badge grille, but didn't fancy the cost & ended up actually ageing my car by fitted the oldest style grille.

This upgrade might just do the job...thanks

P.s & it sounds like I might not be the only one !

BestGear · Aug 19th, 2011, 17:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey07

I wanted the latest big badge grille, but didn't fancy the cost ....

As the "badge bar" unclips from the grill (quite tight) I did wonder if the newer badge bar was available as a part... that would be a very cheap upgrade!

Even if its not a perfect fit, it may be easy to fix it....

David

harvey07 · Aug 19th, 2011, 21:16

Apparently not...I already asked !

BestGear · Aug 19th, 2011, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by harvey07

Apparently not...I already asked !

Thats a shame... I wonder if that goes for any other models too.... assume it does.... I will have a look throught the parts catalogue.........

harvey07 · Aug 19th, 2011, 21:26

Would appreciate an update if you find a solution.

Aug 18th, 2011, 20:01	#1
BestGear Master Member Last Online: Feb 3rd, 2024 18:39 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sunny Scotland	Grill Update Hi Guys I have always fancied doing a grill update, but the high price of the parts for no real benefit have put me off. I did however, find some time to disect the standard "egg box" and hit it with some paint. I used some BMW titanium silver I had from another job - looks fine against the body colour - not too bling. If you are interested, the grill removes from the body with just simple plastic clips. Once off, you can unclip the chrome surround and badge bar. I power washed the "egg box", cleaned it with alcohol, ensuring all crap was removed from every corner, then hit it with some plastic primer, base coat and laquer. No before pictures... just afters... looks fine I think... for zero real cost. Hope its of interest to someone! David __________________ My Weather Station Last edited by BestGear; Aug 18th, 2011 at 20:03.

Aug 18th, 2011, 20:10	#2
big t5 Member Last Online: Dec 14th, 2014 06:34 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: derby	grille That looks a proper job mate,well done.

Aug 18th, 2011, 20:13	#3
Bill Edmondson AV Guru Last Online: Nov 19th, 2011 14:05 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Brighton	That looks really good, I might have a pop at that Thanks __________________ Careful, you could have somebody's eye out with that

Aug 18th, 2011, 21:10	#4
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Good effort, really tidy & as you say, not too bling. I wanted the latest big badge grille, but didn't fancy the cost & ended up actually ageing my car by fitted the oldest style grille. This upgrade might just do the job...thanks P.s & it sounds like I might not be the only one !

Aug 19th, 2011, 21:16	#6
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Apparently not...I already asked !

Aug 19th, 2011, 21:26	#8
harvey07 Master Member Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2016 18:06 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Aberdeen	Would appreciate an update if you find a solution.

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