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      07-29-2020, 06:29 PM   #1
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X5 xDrive50 Blacked Out Trim Project

Hey Everyone

I've been inspired by everyone's post in this topic. As a result, I've just ordered a Black Kidney Grill from IND Distribution today.

I have an Alpine White BMW X5 xDrive50 that I just bought last month. My goal is to black out the chrome and gray trim pieces from front to back. My current ongoing work includes:

1) High Gloss Powder Coat (Black) for my wheels.
2) High Gloss Black Front Kidney Grill (IND Distribution)

In the near future I'd also like to add on 3m Vinyl Wrap for the chrome trim on the doors as well as the side step rails.

I'll post pics when I get my car back from the coating shop.

Any tips or feedback would be awesome....especially for black body color modifications (side vents, front bumper)
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      07-29-2020, 08:00 PM   #2
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Hey Everyone

I've been inspired by everyone's post in this topic. As a result, I've just ordered a Black Kidney Grill from IND Distribution today.

I have an Alpine White BMW X5 xDrive50 that I just bought last month. My goal is to black out the chrome and gray trim pieces from front to back. My current ongoing work includes:

1) High Gloss Powder Coat (Black) for my wheels.
2) High Gloss Black Front Kidney Grill (IND Distribution)

In the near future I'd also like to add on 3m Vinyl Wrap for the chrome trim on the doors as well as the side step rails.

I'll post pics when I get my car back from the coating shop.

Any tips or feedback would be awesome....especially for black body color modifications (side vents, front bumper)
I presume you have an x- line if you want to make the side vents black and side steps?

I think it is a good idea with your color to make the chrome black.

Good luck and would like to see the pictures of the result.
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      07-29-2020, 08:43 PM   #3
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Hey Everyone

I've been inspired by everyone's post in this topic. As a result, I've just ordered a Black Kidney Grill from IND Distribution today.

I have an Alpine White BMW X5 xDrive50 that I just bought last month. My goal is to black out the chrome and gray trim pieces from front to back. My current ongoing work includes:

1) High Gloss Powder Coat (Black) for my wheels.
2) High Gloss Black Front Kidney Grill (IND Distribution)

In the near future I'd also like to add on 3m Vinyl Wrap for the chrome trim on the doors as well as the side step rails.

I'll post pics when I get my car back from the coating shop.

Any tips or feedback would be awesome....especially for black body color modifications (side vents, front bumper)


Hello there, you can check my X5 so you can have an idea, have the Xline but painted all plastic one same color as the car, and silver trims black vinyl. if you haven't see it here you have the link.

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1695127


Since yours is white all silver trims in gloss black will look good.
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      07-30-2020, 06:38 AM   #4
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I presume you have an x- line if you want to make the side vents black and side steps?

I think it is a good idea with your color to make the chrome black.

Good luck and would like to see the pictures of the result.
Thanks so much!
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      07-30-2020, 06:39 AM   #5
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Hello there, you can check my X5 so you can have an idea, have the Xline but painted all plastic one same color as the car, and silver trims black vinyl. if you haven't see it here you have the link.

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1695127


Since yours is white all silver trims in gloss black will look good.
This is very nice. Yes, I have the Xline. For the gray plastic area around the wheels and front bumper, did you have to take it off to get painted? Was it a really intrusive process?
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      07-30-2020, 07:24 AM   #6
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This is very nice. Yes, I have the Xline. For the gray plastic area around the wheels and front bumper, did you have to take it off to get painted? Was it a really intrusive process?
hello there,
all the trims that were grey is just vinyl wrap, I didn't painted, the only parts that are painted are the black plastic, pretty much I made myself a Mpackage jaja, but im pretty is no that difficult to take off, I took the car to a shop and they did everything.
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      07-30-2020, 10:03 AM   #7
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all the trims that were grey is just vinyl wrap, I didn't painted, the only parts that are painted are the black plastic, pretty much I made myself a Mpackage jaja, but im pretty is no that difficult to take off, I took the car to a shop and they did everything.
Okay cool. I'm taking my car in to get the window trim wrapped next week. I'll see if they can do the wheel area as well. I just don't it to be too invasive right now.
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      07-30-2020, 11:10 AM   #8
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I meant to post a pic of my car without any modification.Name:  CA80B63C-2CF1-4AEF-926F-014634318CAF.jpeg
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      07-30-2020, 02:47 PM   #9
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I meant to post a pic of my car without any modification.Attachment 2376918
nice, on white with black will look stunning
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      07-31-2020, 01:55 AM   #10
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Cool. Can't wait to see it post mods!
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      07-31-2020, 03:58 PM   #11
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So, I just got the wheels back. Looks pretty good so far. The black grill should be here on Tuesday. Name:  542B1DEE-475C-4CB9-AAB5-D27E5728E8EB_1_201_a.jpg
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      08-04-2020, 05:27 PM   #12
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Just installed the high gloss black grill from IND Distribution. It's coming together quite nicely!

Window Trim and Fog Light Trim coming next.

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      08-12-2020, 02:44 AM   #13
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If you paint your wheel fender flare to white,it would look better.
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I also changed by front grill to black (on white car):

https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1742950
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If you paint your wheel fender flare to white,it would look better.
How did you get this done? Did you order replacement pieces or go somewhere to get the existing pieces painted. I'd like to do this as well!
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just added the left and right glossy black fender trim.

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If you paint your wheel fender flare to white,it would look better.
How did you get this done? Did you order replacement pieces or go somewhere to get the existing pieces painted. I'd like to do this as well!
Body shop can paint fender flare to fit car body color. Need 900 bucks.
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      08-27-2020, 10:53 PM   #18
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Nice mods!

Your car is practically a twin of my car. I am also gradually blacking out the trim on my car as well. I had the same wheels but decided to get a new set. Also changed the front grille and fender vents (not shown in picture). Will look to put black vinyl tape on the window trim next.
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just added the left and right glossy black fender trim.
how did you black out those side intakes? vinyl wrap?
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just added the left and right glossy black fender trim.
how did you black out those side intakes? vinyl wrap?
Easiest would be the swap them out with the M Sport Shadowline (gloss black) trim.

G05 X5 Gloss Black Side Air Duct Vent Trim - Left - BMW (51-13-7-418-177)
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Window Trim and Window Tint Complete

Just got the car back! 50% Window Tint (Virginia Law) and Vinyl Wrap on the Window Trim.

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Looks great! Did you do the vinyl wrap on the window trim yourself? If so, can you pass along instructions or a guide that you used?
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