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  1. #1
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    Wanted: DIY suggestions for lower grille rehab

    Removed the lower grille in the front bumper in order to clean leaves, etc., off the oil cooler fins.

    Can anyone point me to any interesting ideas as to how to rehab (paint?) the plastic grille while I have it out?

    I've never used or even seen Plasti-Dip but judging by its name, maybe use that?

    Referring in my case to the usual flat black mesh grille, vs the silver seen on some coupes & convertibles.

    Haven't priced em but I suppose the answer may be "just screw it & buy a new one..."

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    I think Khoa sells them for something like $35. I'd say screw it and buy new ones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marcus-SanDiego View Post
    I think Khoa sells them for something like $35. I'd say screw it and buy new ones.
    Vote to buy.

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    Don't use plasti dip, I just took mine out and used some rustoleum enamel black, like a $10 fix.

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    Perfection Armijo!

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    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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    How easy is it to get it out? Mines turned grayish too.

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    Once you get the bumper off it's not hard, it's just getting the bumper off that can be a pain

    this is the thread from when I fixed mine so you know what to do...

    http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...g-front-bumper

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    Quote Originally Posted by Hermes View Post
    Once you get the bumper off it's not hard, it's just getting the bumper off that can be a pain

    this is the thread from when I fixed mine so you know what to do...

    http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...g-front-bumper
    You do not need to take bumper off.

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    Call Me Dane l 2/2004 330i ZHP l 18x8 ET45 BBS CK's wrapped with Michelin Pilot Sport AS3+ @ 245-40-18 l KW V1 Coilovers in front l KW V1 springs w/ Bilstein B8 dampeners in rear l BMW Performance Rotors l UUC StrutBarbarian l Racing Dynamics Rear Strut Bar l Jim Conforti Shark Injector l Light Birch Interior Trim l Bimmian Celly Mount l M3 Trunk Mat l l e90 Performance E-Brake & Shift Knob l M3 Tri-Stitched Boots l AL Headlight Retrofit with ZKW Lenses l CobyWheel Wrap w/M3 Stitching l LCM sw 4.5 triple blink and rear fogs l Maple Interior Trim

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    How do you get it out without taking the bumper off, I'm going to do this also next time I detail her.

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    Quote Originally Posted by echo46 View Post
    How do you get it out without taking the bumper off, I'm going to do this also next time I detail her.
    We are talking about the lower grill correct?

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