Some of you will like it and some of you will not (blacked out X3). - Page 3 - XBimmers

BMW_FTW · 01-22-2012, 01:27 PM

black on black! sick x3 you got there

MOTODRACING · 01-24-2012, 12:14 PM

Like!

Can you give the rundown on powder coat vs. paint for the rims, kidneys, and roof rails?

I want black glossy rims, should I glossy everything to match and again is it better to powder coat or paint?

Thanks!

Picking up White X3 this Saturday.

corey2140 · 01-24-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by MOTODRACING

Like!

Can you give the rundown on powder coat vs. paint for the rims, kidneys, and roof rails?

I want black glossy rims, should I glossy everything to match and again is it better to powder coat or paint?

Thanks!

Picking up White X3 this Saturday.

I powder coated the rims. It's much more durable and weather resistant then simply just painting them. As for the grill, I'm not sure you can have it powder coated considering most of it is made of plastic. I removed the grill, sanded the shiny away and used a spray primer and then a spray gloss black paint. I spent about $8 at Walmart for the supplies and it looks perfect. As for your roof rails I don't have any recommendations considering I don't have them.

roundtree · 01-24-2012, 06:24 PM

:O

Every time I see a car like that on the road, I can't help but think a black bag and a blackjack are soon behind to haul someone off to a dark, empty room somewhere. But that may be all the spy movies in my head talking...

Tangsta · 02-08-2012, 06:08 PM

Did you ever consider plastidip for blacking out the grille?
Seems to be mixed success on other boards, but on the plus side is it's 100% reversible.

Thinking about trying it to black out the grille and trims when my x3 comes in.

rasselin22 · 02-09-2012, 04:12 PM

In my book...ugly!!!

corey2140 · 02-09-2012, 05:01 PM

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In my book...ugly!!!

Thanks, that's really constructive of you! you're soo

stactum · 04-25-2012, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by corey2140

I powder coated the rims. It's much more durable and weather resistant then simply just painting them. As for the grill, I'm not sure you can have it powder coated considering most of it is made of plastic. I removed the grill, sanded the shiny away and used a spray primer and then a spray gloss black paint. I spent about $8 at Walmart for the supplies and it looks perfect. As for your roof rails I don't have any recommendations considering I don't have them.

Not really my style, but I like it!

Did you just use Rustoleum primer and paint from walmart on Grille?

As far as front window tint - what I was recommended once by Ziebart is to go with a little darker tint on front windows then from the outside they'll look identical with rear - the reason for that since windshield lets more light from the front it's good to go a little darker so front and rear look the same from outside. I did it on 2 vehicles and it looked awesome!

corey2140 · 04-25-2012, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by corey2140

I powder coated the rims. It's much more durable and weather resistant then simply just painting them. As for the grill, I'm not sure you can have it powder coated considering most of it is made of plastic. I removed the grill, sanded the shiny away and used a spray primer and then a spray gloss black paint. I spent about $8 at Walmart for the supplies and it looks perfect. As for your roof rails I don't have any recommendations considering I don't have them.

Not really my style, but I like it!

Did you just use Rustoleum primer and paint from walmart on Grille?

As far as front window tint - what I was recommended once by Ziebart is to go with a little darker tint on front windows then from the outside they'll look identical with rear - the reason for that since windshield lets more light from the front it's good to go a little darker so front and rear look the same from outside. I did it on 2 vehicles and it looked awesome!

Yeah I actually did use rustoleaum. And that's a great idea on the the tint, if you look really close the front windows do actually look a tad lighter then the the rears. However, I have them as dark as I'm legally allowed to have in Chicago.

WavyMD · 04-25-2012, 11:50 AM

Car looks amazing! Not my style to black out the tail lights but the grill and wheels look real nice

roadrunnerx5 · 05-06-2012, 07:34 PM

dude i've seen this at uiuc campus do you study there?? im there as well running the x3 benz competitor :P

corey2140 · 05-06-2012, 07:59 PM

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dude i've seen this at uiuc campus do you study there?? im there as well running the x3 benz competitor :P

Haha yeah you caught me I do study there

roadrunnerx5 · 05-06-2012, 10:53 PM

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Haha yeah you caught me I do study there

cool! well finals bleh but if you wanna meet up on friday or something hit me up we can compare cars (GLK vs X3)

good luck on finals

jmcbmw · 05-07-2012, 10:48 AM

Bet it looks Bad Ass coming down the road towards and then past you. Cool!

fiddy yen · 05-07-2012, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tangsta

Did you ever consider plastidip for blacking out the grille?
Seems to be mixed success on other boards, but on the plus side is it's 100% reversible.

Thinking about trying it to black out the grille and trims when my x3 comes in.

Plastidip is a great product for grills. I have mine done... no sanding just cleaning and consistent light coats. I went through two cans and like Calgary, my X gets beaten lots with stones. Still holding up though.

ch35iM · 01-13-2013, 10:08 AM

What did you do to smoke the front amber reflectors? I like that look

corey2140 · 01-13-2013, 03:18 PM

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What did you do to smoke the front amber reflectors? I like that look

http://www.bimmian.com/Headlight-Reflector-Overlay-for-BMW-F25-X3

Blue Bottle · 01-14-2013, 02:27 PM

love it, the front grill looks wicked

Vegas_Sirk · 01-24-2013, 12:11 PM

Love the blacked out look ... its often done, but it still always looks good in my book

Also are you putting diesel in your car?

corey2140 · 01-24-2013, 12:17 PM

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Love the blacked out look ... its often done, but it still always looks good in my book

Also are you putting diesel in your car?

Nope that's a 35i, premium gas only in my tank

Vegas_Sirk · 01-24-2013, 02:04 PM

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Nope that's a 35i, premium gas only in my tank

Green Pump handle is normally diesel thats why I asked

KayMo · 02-01-2013, 05:58 AM

very nice

bet it would look amazing if you lower it

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01-22-2012, 01:27 PM	#45
BMW_FTW Enlisted Member Drives: 2011 BMW X3 35i M Sport Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver,BC Posts: 30 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW X3 35i M-S ... [0.00]	black on black! sick x3 you got there

01-24-2012, 12:14 PM	#46
MOTODRACING New Member Drives: 2009 328xi Coupe Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Like! Can you give the rundown on powder coat vs. paint for the rims, kidneys, and roof rails? I want black glossy rims, should I glossy everything to match and again is it better to powder coat or paint? Thanks! Picking up White X3 this Saturday.

01-24-2012, 06:24 PM	#48
roundtree Private Drives: '12 F25 28i SB Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Frisco, TX, USA Posts: 61 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 BMW 328i [5.00] 2012 BMW X3 [5.00]	:O Every time I see a car like that on the road, I can't help but think a black bag and a blackjack are soon behind to haul someone off to a dark, empty room somewhere. But that may be all the spy movies in my head talking...

02-08-2012, 06:08 PM	#49
Tangsta Enlisted Member Drives: AW F25 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 49 iTrader: (0)	Did you ever consider plastidip for blacking out the grille? Seems to be mixed success on other boards, but on the plus side is it's 100% reversible. Thinking about trying it to black out the grille and trims when my x3 comes in.

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rasselin22 New Member Drives: BMW X3 2012 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Laurentians, Province of Québec Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	In my book...ugly!!!

04-25-2012, 11:50 AM	#54
WavyMD New Member Drives: 2012 AW X3 28i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NY Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Car looks amazing! Not my style to black out the tail lights but the grill and wheels look real nice

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roadrunnerx5 New Member Drives: 2012 BMW X5 x35i sport Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: United States Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	dude i've seen this at uiuc campus do you study there?? im there as well running the x3 benz competitor :P

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jmcbmw Private Drives: 2012 528i prem, sport, tech Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 59 iTrader: (0)	Bet it looks Bad Ass coming down the road towards and then past you. Cool!

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ch35iM New Member Drives: 2013 X3 35i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	What did you do to smoke the front amber reflectors? I like that look

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Blue Bottle Lieutenant Drives: X1 x Drive 2.0L D Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Near Heerlen Posts: 520 iTrader: (0)	love it, the front grill looks wicked