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      03-31-2014, 05:19 PM   #1
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The guys over @ GetBMWParts.com are starting to get their BMW Performance Parts in stock. I just ordered my black performance grills for my M235i, and I am really excited to install them onto my car.

Here's a link to what parts they have available.
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The guys over @ GetBMWParts.com are starting to get their BMW Performance Parts in stock. I just ordered my black performance grills for my M235i, and I am really excited to install them onto my car.

Here's a link to what parts they have available.
is there a big difference between the oem one and just plastidipping yourself? seems like it would be way cheaper with the same results.

just trying to see the benefits of the oem ones
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      03-31-2014, 06:45 PM   #3
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Plasti-Dip will let you choose your color and finish and not be as smooth looking. OEM replacments are glossy on the outer rim if that is the look you want.
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Plasti-Dip will let you choose your color and finish and not be as smooth looking. OEM replacments are glossy on the outer rim if that is the look you want.
You think plasti dip would even hold up well in that specific use? I had the big VW Touareg Diesel way back when, sprayed front and back emblems flat black. Realize paint is different but regardless, 2 years later the back looked great and the front looked like hell because it was constantly getting wind, rain, etc. Back takes a lot less wear and tear than front.
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You think plasti dip would even hold up well in that specific use? I had the big VW Touareg Diesel way back when, sprayed front and back emblems flat black. Realize paint is different but regardless, 2 years later the back looked great and the front looked like hell because it was constantly getting wind, rain, etc. Back takes a lot less wear and tear than front.
in my experience with plasti dip, i had no issues with peeling or cracking. even if it does, you can spray again and peel it off
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Same here, I have a set of winter wheels coated with Plasti-Dip and drove through 6 snow storms and all the chemical/salt treatments. The wheels look as good as they did after i shot them.
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Wow, that's pretty amazing. After hearing that I may do my winter wheels when they get here before they are installed, keep them looking nice and fresh with a plasti-dip protective layer.
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You guys ever try the plasti-dip brand brake dust cleaner? Any good? That would be another huge plus in the dipped wheels column if it works well.
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Ordered black grills and pedal covers from Tischer!

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Ordered black grills and pedal covers from Tischer!

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Thanks very much for your order and support - enjoy!

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Ooooh, got my black grills from the UPS dude last night, put them on when I got home from work. They look GREAT!!!!!!! In the immortal words of Homer J. Simpson ... Woohoo!!!!

Woohoo indeed...

Way easy install ... so much easier than my E82. Check out the DIY over in the F30 Forum, it explains it very well. There are some slight differences, but you guys are smart, you'll figure it out.

Thanks getBMWparts guys!!



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Omg!! I'm sold!!!
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Ooooh, got my black grills from the UPS dude last night, put them on when I got home from work. They look GREAT!!!!!!! In the immortal words of Homer J. Simpson ... Woohoo!!!!

Woohoo indeed...

Way easy install ... so much easier than my E82. Check out the DIY over in the F30 Forum, it explains it very well. There are some slight differences, but you guys are smart, you'll figure it out.

Thanks getBMWparts guys!!



Thank YOU!!! They look GREAT!!
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My kitty LOVES the OEMG bracelets, thanks man. I know they are meant to be worn, but he just loves playing with that little thing ... Two thumbs up on the cat toys
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Order the Grills, Performance Steering Wheel, and Carbon/Alcantara interior kit tonight from Tischer. $50 and already discounted price was a good treat!
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i dipped mine and they look great. i personally like that they are matte and you can't go wrong for $5
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Since I have the MG color, once I get the factory grills off I will shoot them with matted gray Plasti and see how they turn out. Might like them better then the Gloss Black or maybe not.
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I just did mine. wish I could write DIY but my phone was dead when I was putting it in....
tip : someone with thin wrist will be helpful.
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i dipped mine and they look great. i personally like that they are matte and you can't go wrong for $5
Can you post pics please?

OMG - we have the same last name. (And same first initial).

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Lookin' great fellas, the M Performance goodies look fantastic on the new 2 Series!

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Can you buy this http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 and have the dealer install when picking up the car? How much would they charge?
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Can you buy this http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocat...catalogid=4462 and have the dealer install when picking up the car? How much would they charge?
Depends on your dealer. Mine is doing a bunch of things for me, but my father delivered all of the service manager's kids so not sure how broadly applicable that is. I would ask specifically though if you need to get the parts through them. I didn't because some stuff I wanted is not OEM BMW and some I found much cheaper elsewhere, but again that's a dealer by dealer thing I would assume.
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