07-29-2020, 06:29 PM | #1 |
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X5 xDrive50 Blacked Out Trim Project
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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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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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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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07-30-2020, 07:24 AM | #6 | |
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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. |
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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.
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Cool. Can't wait to see it post mods!
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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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just added the left and right glossy black fender trim.
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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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how did you black out those side intakes? vinyl wrap?
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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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