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      03-17-2019, 08:57 AM   #45
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I’d wait for the OEM. It’ll probably be cheaper then painted chrome grilles that some are selling and chips will be less apparent.
Chipping already! I'm going to see what a paint shop will say and do.

It sounds like that Grill could be "several" months away. I ordered the Alpine White and I have so many black accents that the front is going to look odd in comparison. I'm surprised we have the exhaust tips but no bloody Grill.
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I got the one from IND, much much better and I trust it will hold up properly.
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I got the one from IND, much much better and I trust it will hold up properly.
It won't, one rock and the grill will look bad speaking from experience.
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Chipping already! I'm going to see what a paint shop will say and do.

It sounds like that Grill could be "several" months away. I ordered the Alpine White and I have so many black accents that the front is going to look odd in comparison. I'm surprised we have the exhaust tips but no bloody Grill.
Did you paint yourself or is it IND?

I'm thinking about giving in and ordering the IND with ceramic coating.
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Did you paint yourself or is it IND?

I'm thinking about giving in and ordering the IND with ceramic coating.
I wouldn't, the IND grill is painted over the chrome and even with ceramic coating, it will get damaged. Mine took 1 rock and now has a beautiful white/silver chip. I can post a pic for you
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I wouldn't, the IND grill is painted over the chrome and even with ceramic coating, it will get damaged. Mine took 1 rock and now has a beautiful white/silver chip. I can post a pic for you
Yea, that sucks. Sorry that happened to you.

I'm annoyed with BMW.
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Yea, that sucks. Sorry that happened to you.

I'm annoyed with BMW.
This is why I wouldn't spend $500 again on an IND painted one. The grill itself is $130, I can get it powder coated or Cerakoted for $100 so I did that with one, waiting to see how it turned out.
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This is why I wouldn't spend $500 again on an IND painted one. The grill itself is $130, I can get it powder coated or Cerakoted for $100 so I did that with one, waiting to see how it turned out.

I may try this option. I'm not well versed in this stuff. I just worry about making sure the gloss black matches the rest of the plastic on the front. How are you handling?
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I may try this option. I'm not well versed in this stuff. I just worry about making sure the gloss black matches the rest of the plastic on the front. How are you handling?
I haven't gotten it back yet, I figured it its 90% the same color no one will notice. Keep in mind there's no OEM option so a gloss black will be fine.
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I haven't gotten it back yet, I figured it its 90% the same color no one will notice. Keep in mind there's no OEM option so a gloss black will be fine.
Which did you opt for, powder coat or cerakote?
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I wouldn't, the IND grill is painted over the chrome and even with ceramic coating, it will get damaged. Mine took 1 rock and now has a beautiful white/silver chip. I can post a pic for you
I had the same thing happen. IND took it back and is repainting it and adding more ceramic but I agree with you that painted is going to chip no matter what. I’ve decided to swap out my painted grill and use an original OEM grille for longer trips and use the painted one around town. As easy as it is to swap them out and since I don’t take all that many trips, I think that will work for me. And I’ll just touch up any dings I get otherwise.
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I haven't gotten it back yet, I figured it its 90% the same color no one will notice. Keep in mind there's no OEM option so a gloss black will be fine.
Which did you opt for, powder coat or cerakote?
Cerakote Graphite black with a high gloss clear on top
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Cerakote Graphite black with a high gloss clear on top
I’ll really be interested in how that turns out. Sounds like a good option.
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I'll really be interested in how that turns out. Sounds like a good option.
I'll know st some point soon. The gunsmith had to order the no-bake option since the grill wouldn't fit in the oven. They normally bake Cerakote at lower temps but mine will be another type. If it comes out well I'd be curious to see how it holds up to rocks
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I'll know st some point soon. The gunsmith had to order the no-bake option since the grill wouldn't fit in the oven. They normally bake Cerakote at lower temps but mine will be another type. If it comes out well I'd be curious to see how it holds up to rocks
I was wondering how it would hold up to baking. I wouldn’t be surprised if it melted.
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I'll know st some point soon. The gunsmith had to order the no-bake option since the grill wouldn't fit in the oven. They normally bake Cerakote at lower temps but mine will be another type. If it comes out well I'd be curious to see how it holds up to rocks
I was wondering how it would hold up to baking. I wouldn't be surprised if it melted.
I think it would, I mean it surely gets hotter than 200° sitting in direct sunlight in Arizona it other hit places.
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I think it would, I mean it surely gets hotter than 200° sitting in direct sunlight in Arizona it other hit places.
I thought it got hotter than that... then yeah, hopefully it would stand up to 200 º
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I think it would, I mean it surely gets hotter than 200° sitting in direct sunlight in Arizona it other hit places.
I thought it got hotter than that... then yeah, hopefully it would stand up to 200 º
no it's under 250 usually so not bad
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no it's under 250 usually so not bad
Who did you get to do yours, a gunsmith? Lol, you’re in Texas, they’re probably on every corner, not sure about here in South Carolina.
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I may try this option. I'm not well versed in this stuff. I just worry about making sure the gloss black matches the rest of the plastic on the front. How are you handling?
I haven't gotten it back yet, I figured it its 90% the same color no one will notice. Keep in mind there's no OEM option so a gloss black will be fine.
This seems like a good option. I guess the other thing to look at is what Bichoo did in wrapping it. My only concern with Wrapping is if the installer wants to attempt it. Seems time consuming and tricky.
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I'm in the same situation. Still deciding if I want to paint the upper air flaps all black. What made you decide to leave the chrome bits as it is?
I can't go back if i go all black!

Had to do one step at a time to see all my options for looks. I think it does give it a better look with the silver accents but do plan on the painting or wrapping them in the future.
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