From Chrome to Black

nickyf8091 · 08-13-2019, 08:08 PM

New M4 owner here and I wanted to see if anyone has DIY'd the chrome pieces to black to match the comp look (Kidney grills, side scoops etc.) I ordered the back badge already but I wanted to see if this could be a straight forward process or should I purchase them?

Thanks in advanced

Sd335i2007 · 08-13-2019, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by nickyf8091

New M4 owner here and I wanted to see if anyone has DIY'd the chrome pieces to black to match the comp look (Kidney grills, side scoops etc.) I ordered the back badge already but I wanted to see if this could be a straight forward process or should I purchase them?

Thanks in advanced

It would depend on how much you want to spend. There are many used sets of black grilles and side markers for sale. I would guess for $200-$250 you can find both.
You can also DYI with your choice of finish black wrap and wrap them. Very cheap but limited to wraps skills. $20 and your time.
Good luck OP

AustinGelbM4 · 08-14-2019, 08:09 PM

I have done these mods. Car looks better like comp pack in my opinion. Straight forward DIYs. Congrats on your M4 and welcome to the forum. GL.

Jockey · 08-15-2019, 07:19 PM

Buy them. The problem with painting the pieces, any chips will result in chrome marks which will be super obvious against a black piece. Wrapping will I'm sure fair better. Best is just buying pieces that have been made with black plastic.

sna66 · 08-20-2019, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Jockey

Buy them. The problem with painting the pieces, any chips will result in chrome marks which will be super obvious against a black piece. Wrapping will I'm sure fair better. Best is just buying pieces that have been made with black plastic.

Agreed, it's money well spent on a deserving car, they are reasonably priced at IND and I believe there are packages.

Paint and wrapping will never look as good.

For the grill you don't need the entire grill, just get the grill surrounds they are easy to replace.

Also if by black badges you mean colored roundels, please reconsider - just my opinion but the bmw badge is sacred and needs to be left blue and white

I think it really cheapens the look of the car and it's better left to Honda's and Hyundai's

G35POPPEDMYCHERRY · 08-20-2019, 10:59 PM

ebay

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nickyf8091 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Manalapan, NJ iTrader: (0)	From Chrome to Black New M4 owner here and I wanted to see if anyone has DIY'd the chrome pieces to black to match the comp look (Kidney grills, side scoops etc.) I ordered the back badge already but I wanted to see if this could be a straight forward process or should I purchase them? Thanks in advanced
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AustinGelbM4 Lieutenant 196 Rep 438 Posts Drives: Austin Yellow M4 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 30058 iTrader: (0)	I have done these mods. Car looks better like comp pack in my opinion. Straight forward DIYs. Congrats on your M4 and welcome to the forum. GL. __________________ 2016 F82 M4 Austin Yellow \| DCT\| LED\| HUD\| CCB\| CF Roof\| Surround View Done:Gloss Black diffuser\| CP Exhaust Tips\| Black Front Grills\|Eibach Pro\|10mm\|666M
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Jockey Brigadier General 3448 Rep 4,982 Posts Drives: 992 C4S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Park City, UT iTrader: (1)	Buy them. The problem with painting the pieces, any chips will result in chrome marks which will be super obvious against a black piece. Wrapping will I'm sure fair better. Best is just buying pieces that have been made with black plastic.
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