G05 Black grill

gtank · 03-04-2019, 01:51 PM

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Grill is only from IND because they paint it but I don't recommend buying one from them. I paid $500 for the grill which costs $250 for the OEM chrome model and you're paying $250 for paint basically. A local gunsmith with Cerakote mine in gloss black for $100 so that's a better finish + price than IND. Since mine now had a chip in it I'm going to Cerakote the grill which should hold up much better.

Does the added gloss finish over the Cerakote match what is currently on the vehicle? I checked out the website but everything is done in a matte finish. I know plastidip is a different application but I've seen where the final gloss application doesn't quite make it as glossy as the current trim.

No idea. I'll post pictures when I get it done so you can see for yourself

Looks like I'm gonna go the Cerakote route as well, good call. Here in Seattle I was quoted $120.

The shop recommended graphite black with a matte clear. Do you know what colors you will be using?

vinnymac · 03-04-2019, 02:27 PM

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Wrapped outer grille in gloss back

This looks really good. Are the center slats Cerium Gray?

JimmyGO5 · 03-04-2019, 03:14 PM

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Wrapped outer grille in gloss back

This looks really good. Are the center slats Cerium Gray?

Thanks, the inner slots are stock. Not sure of the color but def not chrome. More of a brushed aluminum.

AndroidRobot · 03-04-2019, 03:26 PM

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Looks like I'm gonna go the Cerakote route as well, good call. Here in Seattle I was quoted $120.

The shop recommended graphite black with a matte clear. Do you know what colors you will be using?

They didn't say what black exactly but I'll find out tonight when I go by, clear will be a gloss to keep consistent with everything else.

edit: doing graphite black + clear gloss. They're doing a non-bake option since it's too big for their oven

ncm5guy · 03-06-2019, 09:39 PM

I contacted IND today about a shadow-line painted grill, in an attempt to mimic the shadow-line roof rails and exhaust cover that they paint. They said they couldnt do it- but the closest they had was a Black Chrome color- pictures below. Id be interested in how it looks next to the Glossy Black..but it looks like it could come off too"copper" (see 1st pic). I think the other pics look great....

Anyone purchase Black Chrome yet?

gtank · 03-06-2019, 11:10 PM

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Looks like I'm gonna go the Cerakote route as well, good call. Here in Seattle I was quoted $120.

The shop recommended graphite black with a matte clear. Do you know what colors you will be using?

They didn't say what black exactly but I'll find out tonight when I go by, clear will be a gloss to keep consistent with everything else.

edit: doing graphite black + clear gloss. They're doing a non-bake option since it's too big for their oven

Thanks, I may go the graphite black, matte clear route. Not sure yet.

Taking it in next week after I get the grille off the car.

AndroidRobot · 03-06-2019, 11:11 PM

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Looks like I'm gonna go the Cerakote route as well, good call. Here in Seattle I was quoted $120.

The shop recommended graphite black with a matte clear. Do you know what colors you will be using?

They didn't say what black exactly but I'll find out tonight when I go by, clear will be a gloss to keep consistent with everything else.

edit: doing graphite black + clear gloss. They're doing a non-bake option since it's too big for their oven

Thanks, I may go the graphite black, matte clear route. Not sure yet.

Taking it in next week after I get the grille off the car.

I don't have an ETA yet since the color had to be ordered. I don't think the matte clear will match the trim unless you don't care

IND-Distribution · 03-08-2019, 10:20 AM

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I contacted IND today about a shadow-line painted grill, in an attempt to mimic the shadow-line roof rails and exhaust cover that they paint. They said they couldnt do it- but the closest they had was a Black Chrome color- pictures below. Id be interested in how it looks next to the Glossy Black..but it looks like it could come off too"copper" (see 1st pic). I think the other pics look great....

Anyone purchase Black Chrome yet?

We have done black chrome, it is a bit lighter than the shadow-line color.

Compared to BMWs shadow-line finish

HF15 M16HDM · 03-22-2019, 04:50 PM

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Here’s mine with the center strip blacked out. Next is to black out the chrome slats.

Very niiiiceee!

AndroidRobot · 03-27-2019, 11:34 PM

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Doing a quick search I see some plastics can be powder coated using a conductive primer, lower temperature, and a few minutes of heat. Has anyone explored this option for the grill? Pricing?

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Doing a quick search I see some plastics can be powder coated using a conductive primer, lower temperature, and a few minutes of heat. Has anyone explored this option for the grill? Pricing?

I'm looking into powder coating too. Seems possible as long as the grille can withstand 350-400F during curing. Seems doable.

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Doing a quick search I see some plastics can be powder coated using a conductive primer, lower temperature, and a few minutes of heat. Has anyone explored this option for the grill? Pricing?

I'm looking into powder coating too. Seems possible as long as the grille can withstand 350-400F during curing. Seems doable.

Cerakote would be better I'll let you guys knowb

Thanks, good thing with Cerakote is it'll be a thinner application and might look more OEM, but no gloss black, right?

I got my Cerakoted grill back if you're curious

I made a separate OP to differentiate this from the normal painted ones

Black Grill: Cerakote https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1598226

Kokesum · 04-20-2019, 08:46 AM

Finally came in.

X54TH · 04-20-2019, 09:06 AM

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Finally came in.

What came in, the OEM Grill?

Kokesum · 04-20-2019, 09:25 AM

My mistake X54th, new to forum and have not figured out how to attach photo.

Kokesum · 04-20-2019, 09:30 AM

This is what came in.

X54TH · 04-20-2019, 10:56 AM

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This is what came in.

Are those OEM Grills?

Kokesum · 04-20-2019, 12:30 PM

OEM's painted

X54TH · 04-20-2019, 01:30 PM

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OEM's painted

They look great. I'm going to get them wrapped on Monday and wait for the OEM Black Grills.

Kokesum · 04-21-2019, 04:24 AM

Same here. Just waiting on the OEM's. But the wife wanted this blacked out look.

X54TH · 04-21-2019, 07:11 AM

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Same here. Just waiting on the OEM's. But the wife wanted this blacked out look.

Lol. Same here my wife wanted the Black Grills and this was the easiest fix. Can't wait. Tomorrow's the day it gets wrapped.

mnx5er · 04-21-2019, 06:37 PM

Are the OEM black grills available yet? Part 51-13-7-454-888

I see them listed on a few websites.

bizfiend · 04-21-2019, 06:43 PM

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Are the OEM black grills available yet? Part 51-13-7-454-888

I see them listed on a few websites.

Are these Cerium Grey

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...1-13-7-454-888

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Brand-2...-/153413674519

X54TH · 04-21-2019, 09:14 PM

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Are these Cerium Grey

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...1-13-7-454-888

https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Brand-2...-/153413674519

Good catch. Got excited and was about to cancel getting them wrapped tomorrow.

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ncm5guy Enlisted Member 28 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 5.0 M Sport Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I contacted IND today about a shadow-line painted grill, in an attempt to mimic the shadow-line roof rails and exhaust cover that they paint. They said they couldnt do it- but the closest they had was a Black Chrome color- pictures below. Id be interested in how it looks next to the Glossy Black..but it looks like it could come off too"copper" (see 1st pic). I think the other pics look great.... Anyone purchase Black Chrome yet? Attached Images __________________ 2019 X5 5.0 M sport- active 2010 X5M- retired 2008 E60 M5- retired 2002 M5- retired
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