Black Competition Parts

f82fanatic · 08-13-2021, 03:23 PM

It looks like the black grill for the X3M non-competition will take some time to become available, and I am already getting antsy to replace my chrome for black.

Since I can change all of the rest of the chrome pieces now, what would you do?

- Keep all pieces chrome until the grill is available?

or

- Install the black X3M emblem (not going to install the comp part of it), side vents and black exhaust tips and keep the chrome grill while I wait?

See pictures to inform your recommendation! I am leaning towards changing all of the parts I can right now. I think mixing them looks better than chrome all around. Thoughts?

bmwmdistrict · 08-13-2021, 04:10 PM

Why wait? Just black everything out that you can and do the grille when it's available.

andimalrex · 08-13-2021, 04:20 PM

Why not just wrap them for much less cost? Had mine done yesterday.

f82fanatic · 08-13-2021, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwmdistrict

Why wait? Just black everything out that you can and do the grille when it's available.

You are right. I thought mixing and matching wouldn't look great, but I do like the look better than all chrome. I wanted an opinion from you guys, make sure it doesn't look weird.

f82fanatic · 08-13-2021, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by andimalrex

Why not just wrap them for much less cost? Had mine done yesterday.

Tell me more… how much and where is this? The US? It looks good.

KodiakEd · 08-13-2021, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by andimalrex

Why not just wrap them for much less cost?

What he said.

PS -- powder coat the wheels too

f82fanatic · 08-13-2021, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by KodiakEd

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Originally Posted by andimalrex

Why not just wrap them for much less cost?

What he said.

PS -- powder coat the wheels too

How much cheaper can it get though.

Side vents are 50 each and grill will be about 150. I'm looking at 250. How much does it cost to wrap?

Exhaust tips and black emblem cannot be wrapped.

And the wheels I actually like them as they are. Love this style.

andimalrex · 08-13-2021, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by f82fanatic

Tell me more… how much and where is this? The US? It looks good.

$75 for all of it. Central Oregon.

andimalrex · 08-13-2021, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by f82fanatic

How much cheaper can it get though.

Side vents are 50 each and grill will be about 150. I'm looking at 250. How much does it cost to wrap?

Exhaust tips and black emblem cannot be wrapped.

And the wheels I actually like them as they are. Love this style.

$75 for me. I’m thinking about just getting black badges and having them put on, or plasti-dip.

f82fanatic · 08-13-2021, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by andimalrex

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Originally Posted by f82fanatic

How much cheaper can it get though.

Side vents are 50 each and grill will be about 150. I'm looking at 250. How much does it cost to wrap?

Exhaust tips and black emblem cannot be wrapped.

And the wheels I actually like them as they are. Love this style.

$75 for me. I’m thinking about just getting black badges and having them put on, or plasti-dip.

Hey… not a bad idea at all. I already got the side vents, but given that I can't even get the grill even if I wanted too… great option!

Thanks for the idea

silverathlon · 08-17-2021, 05:06 PM

I believe the most cost effective solution would be to plastidip the grill if you can take it off yourself (otherwise just get it wrapped)
You can also plastidip the badge.

f82fanatic · 08-17-2021, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by silverathlon

I believe the most cost effective solution would be to plastidip the grill if you can take it off yourself (otherwise just get it wrapped)
You can also plastidip the badge.

It's a good question. I should get the car home soon and find soon enough! In the meantime, I'm working with a dealer that might be able yo get it for me. They found the one with the hole for the front camera, but that's not what I have.

Kozumasbullitt · 08-17-2021, 07:04 PM

Do you have an LCI? If not, you can probably find temporary non-OEM grills.

Kozumasbullitt · 08-17-2021, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by silverathlon

I believe the most cost effective solution would be to plastidip the grill if you can take it off yourself (otherwise just get it wrapped)
You can also plastidip the badge.

Plastidip is also a good solution to hold you over.

f82fanatic · 08-29-2021, 08:06 AM

I tried getting the grill wrapped at a specialist shop and they told me that due to the shape of the grill, it wasn't worth it. That the vinyl would not stay stuck for long… 🤷*♀️

thestimp · 08-30-2021, 12:08 PM

Plastidip, or just matte spray yourself, or just buy new ones,
https://ind-distribution.com/product...ont-grille-set

f82fanatic · 08-30-2021, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thestimp

Plastidip, or just matte spray yourself, or just buy new ones,
https://ind-distribution.com/product...ont-grille-set

I'd buy new ones but they aren't available yet. 2022 model has a different shape.

Plastidip could be a solution.

Kozumasbullitt · 08-30-2021, 12:53 PM

I say plastidip every piece not available in black until the replacement parts are available.

f82fanatic · 08-30-2021, 12:55 PM

Great input.

I've never used plastidip before. Is it easy to remove once I'm done with it?

And also. Will it stay put for a few months if I don't mess around with it?

thestimp · 08-30-2021, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by f82fanatic

Great input.

I've never used plastidip before. Is it easy to remove once I'm done with it?

And also. Will it stay put for a few months if I don't mess around with it?

super easy to do and pretty resilient, you should have no issues, can always reapply and peal off if you dont like the look, its like adding a rubbery layer.

f82fanatic · 08-30-2021, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thestimp

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Originally Posted by f82fanatic

Great input.

I've never used plastidip before. Is it easy to remove once I'm done with it?

And also. Will it stay put for a few months if I don't mess around with it?

super easy to do and pretty resilient, you should have no issues, can always reapply and peal off if you dont like the look, its like adding a rubbery layer.

Excellent! Thank you!

f82fanatic · 11-11-2021, 07:00 PM

My black grill is finally here! Arriving on Tuesday! So excited!

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08-13-2021, 03:23 PM	#1
f82fanatic Major 994 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: iX Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Black Competition Parts - what should I do? It looks like the black grill for the X3M non-competition will take some time to become available, and I am already getting antsy to replace my chrome for black. Since I can change all of the rest of the chrome pieces now, what would you do? - Keep all pieces chrome until the grill is available? or - Install the black X3M emblem (not going to install the comp part of it), side vents and black exhaust tips and keep the chrome grill while I wait? See pictures to inform your recommendation! I am leaning towards changing all of the parts I can right now. I think mixing them looks better than chrome all around. Thoughts? Attached Images
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silverathlon Private 56 Rep 70 Posts Drives: Audi S3 Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I believe the most cost effective solution would be to plastidip the grill if you can take it off yourself (otherwise just get it wrapped) You can also plastidip the badge.
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08-17-2021, 07:04 PM	#13
Kozumasbullitt Lieutenant 367 Rep 482 Posts Drives: 21 X3MC Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	Do you have an LCI? If not, you can probably find temporary non-OEM grills.
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08-29-2021, 08:06 AM	#15
f82fanatic Major 994 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: iX Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	I tried getting the grill wrapped at a specialist shop and they told me that due to the shape of the grill, it wasn't worth it. That the vinyl would not stay stuck for long… 🤷*♀️
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thestimp Major 771 Rep 1,493 Posts Drives: 22 X3MC MBB Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 X3mC [10.00] 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	Plastidip, or just matte spray yourself, or just buy new ones, https://ind-distribution.com/product...ont-grille-set
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f82fanatic Major 994 Rep 1,356 Posts Drives: iX Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	Great input. I've never used plastidip before. Is it easy to remove once I'm done with it? And also. Will it stay put for a few months if I don't mess around with it?
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