DIY - Tri-Color Decal Grill

JNoSol · 05-12-2015, 03:06 PM

First off, I really like the tri-colored grills look. They look great with many car colors, except for Yellow and Green (doesn't match). I have mineral grey metallic, so I wanted to see what it looks like on my car. I didn't expect the quality to be very good, the whole purpose was to see if I like the look before spending $350 for the ones painted by iND.

I got the decals, I ordered 2 sets knowing I'll mess up on the first ones (I was right). I learned the decals were too wide, so I used the paper trimmer to remove about 1mm or 1/4 of the width (enough so the the vinyl's width doesn't have to bend around a curve). I used the heat gun to increase adhesion and remove wrinkles.

Note: I removed the grill to make it easier to work with. You don't have to, but I'm OCD.

Tri-Color Decal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171982486243

The results? You'll be the judge from the photos. I'm sure these won't hold up (especially on the track) and I might go with the iND ones eventually. For now, they look great.

UggBoots · 05-12-2015, 07:41 PM

That's awesome, thanks for sharing! I might give it a shot on my M4 but I think it'll probably look dumb given that my car is Sakhir Orange, not a grayscale color.

JNoSol · 05-12-2015, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by UggBoots

That's awesome, thanks for sharing! I might give it a shot on my M4 but I think it'll probably look dumb given that my car is Sakhir Orange, not a grayscale color.

Check this out. SO with tri-color grill. It's not bad.
http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...=1045608&post1

JNoSol · 07-01-2015, 08:55 AM

Update: These held up a track weekend. Not too bad for a couple dollar mod.

Duder · 07-01-2015, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by UggBoots

That's awesome, thanks for sharing! I might give it a shot on my M4 but I think it'll probably look dumb given that my car is Sakhir Orange, not a grayscale color.

I just ordered it for mine this week. I'll post pics when I get the decals.

JNoSol · 11-12-2015, 08:15 AM

Just updated the eBay link.

mptpa · 11-14-2015, 08:19 AM

I did this on my AY and I like it. Whoever says it does not go well on AY, I think the choice is personal.

JNoSol · 11-14-2015, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by mptpa

I did this on my AY and I like it. Whoever says it does not go well on AY, I think the choice is personal.

Well done, looks good.

GritsNGravy · 07-08-2019, 08:19 PM

Did this on my e93, recently upgraded to f80 and have the stickers.

Just curious since you can’t remove the m3 logo, did you measure and place both sides or just put on cut and then do the other side as it looks like I have plenty of extra sticker by couple inches?

Pauldunlop13 · 07-09-2019, 11:18 AM

I ran these on my old car for over 6 months. Through the wash’s and winter, they held up

I had some leftover and installed them on the new car

I expect them to last a couple of years at least, if not for the entire lease

And I still have spare in case

Ferg · 07-10-2019, 03:49 PM

Glad you didn't go down the side of the vents, looks good.

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JNoSol Brigadier General 1392 Rep 3,834 Posts Drives: 750 MSPORT & E90M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kansas City iTrader: (0)	DIY - Tri-Color Decal Grill First off, I really like the tri-colored grills look. They look great with many car colors, except for Yellow and Green (doesn't match). I have mineral grey metallic, so I wanted to see what it looks like on my car. I didn't expect the quality to be very good, the whole purpose was to see if I like the look before spending $350 for the ones painted by iND. I got the decals, I ordered 2 sets knowing I'll mess up on the first ones (I was right). I learned the decals were too wide, so I used the paper trimmer to remove about 1mm or 1/4 of the width (enough so the the vinyl's width doesn't have to bend around a curve). I used the heat gun to increase adhesion and remove wrinkles. Note: I removed the grill to make it easier to work with. You don't have to, but I'm OCD. Tri-Color Decal: http://www.ebay.com/itm/171982486243 The results? You'll be the judge from the photos. I'm sure these won't hold up (especially on the track) and I might go with the iND ones eventually. For now, they look great. Attached Images __________________ Daily: G12 750 MSPORT Weekend Car: E90 M3 Last edited by JNoSol; 11-12-2015 at 08:15 AM..
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mptpa Lieutenant 251 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2019 M850i Join Date: May 2014 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	I did this on my AY and I like it. Whoever says it does not go well on AY, I think the choice is personal. Attached Images __________________ 2019 M850i (ED Mar 2019) Sonic Speed Blue/Fiona Red/Black 2018 X4 M4.0 blue/white (wife?s) 2015 i8 (Feb 2016) White Pure Impulse (SOLD) 2015 M4 (ED Aug 2014) Austin Yellow/Sakhir Orange, EXEC, DCT, LED, Driver Assist (SOLD) 2015 328GT (ED Apr 15), White, loaded (Wife's) 2012 X3 2.8, Dark Blue/Red (Wife's SOLD) Retired: 2011 535i, ED / 2008 335is / 2006 525i ED, 2003 525i ED / 2002 Audi TT
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GritsNGravy Private 6 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW F80 M3 Comp Package Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: CT, USA iTrader: (0)	Did this on my e93, recently upgraded to f80 and have the stickers. Just curious since you can’t remove the m3 logo, did you measure and place both sides or just put on cut and then do the other side as it looks like I have plenty of extra sticker by couple inches?
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Pauldunlop13 Second Lieutenant 425 Rep 291 Posts Drives: M4 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Colorado iTrader: (1)	I ran these on my old car for over 6 months. Through the wash’s and winter, they held up I had some leftover and installed them on the new car I expect them to last a couple of years at least, if not for the entire lease And I still have spare in case Attached Images __________________ 2019 YMB ZCP convertible with Dinan Exhaust 2011 Ducati Diavel Carbon Edition 2015 BSM M4 Convertible - 2018-2019 2016 228Xi - 2017-2018 2003 Acura RSX Type S 2003-2017
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