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Titanium grills

Discuss your latest mods or ideas, and anything to do with the BMW X5 (E70).
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Re: Titanium grills

Post by Rusty » Tue Mar 12, 2013 8:00 pm

Anything is possible, just remember that preparation is key in getting a good long lasting finish that doesn't flake off.  Plastic primer is a must.


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Re: Titanium grills

Post by graemeX5 » Wed Mar 13, 2013 4:49 pm

I would ask my local car bodyshop, as my mate owns one, and ask how much to paint them.

Reason is they will get a better finish and will probably do them quite cheaply as can fit in with other items or on down time.
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Re: Titanium grills

Post by Hoppy_70 » Thu Mar 14, 2013 12:03 pm

To be honest, it was that easy I wouldnt bother a body shop unless it was almost free. They were really easy to paint and the finish is perfect. Just gotta keep the paint can moving!
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2004 3.0d E53 met blue
2004 4.4 E53 goldishy silver? LPG
2002 4.4 E53 silver
2002 4.4 E53 met blue

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Re: Titanium grills

Post by Rusty » Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:47 pm

Tempted to do mine Carbon with a gloss black trim to match to window trim, also the bonnet grills in Carbon too.


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