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wellcraft
06-22-2021, 03:10 PM
Where are you guys getting the kidney grills in gloss black for a 2005 coupe, been searching and nothing. The one I found on Amazon fits like crap and.i don't want to try the eBay ones. I have done a search and it looks like there isn't anything good available.
rguti153
06-22-2021, 03:27 PM
Where are you guys getting the kidney grills in gloss black for a 2005 coupe, been searching and nothing. The one I found on Amazon fits like crap and.i don't want to try the eBay ones. I have done a search and it looks like there isn't anything good available.Good luck bro , I had the same issues for thr sedans

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das boots
06-22-2021, 07:48 PM
Ditto here. My Gloss grills for my sedan sucks. Loose is the word. Looking for a "appropriate" replacement.
wellcraft
06-22-2021, 08:44 PM
Well, in that case I'm going to paint the original ones as I did when I use to have an old e46 m3 and it held up pretty good as I did prep it. Thanks
rguti153
06-22-2021, 08:48 PM
I had the ones ecstuning used to sell , the fitment were perfect . They stop selling the gloss black ones and carbon fiber looking ones too. I purchased a set from Amazon n they were horrible . Fitment were super loose and they were easily breakable.

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ZHPizza
06-23-2021, 04:33 AM
Well, in that case I'm going to paint the original ones as I did when I use to have an old e46 m3 and it held up pretty good as I did prep it. ThanksYeah do that. I think I bought the last OE BMW performance grill for a facelift coupe like 4 years ago.
zhpnsnv
06-24-2021, 10:45 AM
Painting is probably your best bet. 4 years ago I couldn't find any except for a set on Amazon. Luckily they're great.
johnrando
06-24-2021, 08:16 PM
Nope, NLA for sure. Paint.

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wellcraft
06-24-2021, 08:29 PM
That's the route but im looking a way to dechrome the grill first. Have watched some videos so ill give it a try. I already have 2 stage black paint to do the job.
Showda711
06-24-2021, 09:16 PM
Bimmerworld has some. I talked to a rep they said it’s a German manufacturer
BADCLOWN
06-25-2021, 05:10 AM
https://www.bimmerworld.com/Gloss-Black-Front-Grille-E46-Sedan-Wagon-Pre-Facelift_2.html
wellcraft
06-25-2021, 06:35 AM
Bimmerworld has some. I talked to a rep they said it’s a German manufacturer


https://www.bimmerworld.com/Gloss-Black-Front-Grille-E46-Sedan-Wagon-Pre-Facelift_2.html

Thanks guys, placed the order last night as soon as I saw Showda711 post, I just got a shipping confirmation. Hope it fits well.
BADCLOWN
06-25-2021, 06:39 AM
I bought my matte black kidneys 6-7 years ago when I first got my car. I think its time I replace them with gloss black. Post back up in this thread when you get them about fit/finish if you don't mind
wellcraft
06-26-2021, 05:08 PM
I bought my matte black kidneys 6-7 years ago when I first got my car. I think its time I replace them with gloss black. Post back up in this thread when you get them about fit/finish if you don't mind

Will do, it's supposed to be here by Tuesday.
rguti153
06-26-2021, 05:18 PM
Sweeet need to get a new set

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Reasoned1
06-26-2021, 06:03 PM
I had intended to replace my glossy grilles with the same, but I only had matte on hand when I got my car repainted, so I used them and really like it--provides a nice bit of contrast with the paint and ties in with the body molding. Other benefits of the matte is that it doesn't show defects as much, can be sanded without ruining the finish, are easy to repaint in place with flat black paint, and are much cheaper.
das boots
06-26-2021, 06:46 PM
Thanks for the link. Just placed my order.

Hopefully it will be a true fit. If not, it will be a return item.
johnrando
06-28-2021, 09:56 PM
Let us know how it goes!

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wellcraft
06-30-2021, 08:14 PM
Got the grill and to me it fits perfectly, a bit of play in the drivers side but not much really, it doesn't bother me anything. I have pics but I need to learn how to do it in this forum.
rguti153
06-30-2021, 08:21 PM
Got the grill and to me it fits perfectly, a bit of play in the drivers side but not much really, it doesn't bother me anything. I have pics but I need to learn how to do it in this forum.Don't sound promising [emoji31][emoji31][emoji31]

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das boots
07-07-2021, 05:31 AM
Got my grills. But still have not installed. Waiting for reviews if it is a fit. With my clumsy hands, I might end up snapping off some of the tabs. And cannot do a return.