Ugly plastic lower grill

Rudyoliveira1 · 02-11-2020, 07:14 PM

Hey there,

I couldn’t find any info on this, so I made a thread.

Anyone know how to replace or cover or something to change the ugly plastic grill on the bottom of the bumper.

Is there a way without having to replace the bumper.

Thanks

ezaircon4jc · 02-11-2020, 08:12 PM

That honeycomb center section pulls right out. The side "scoops" direct air to where I haven't looked. The honeycomb section allows air into the intercooler. I would NEVER block that (or the side grills for that matter)! BMW did a lot of research on fluid dynamics to make sure the engine, brakes and oil cooler get the proper amount of air.

Encendido3 · 02-11-2020, 08:17 PM

Since the lower grille portion comes off, you could paint it to match the kidney grilles? Same with the fog light surrounds

lsturbointeg · 02-12-2020, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Encendido3

Since the lower grille portion comes off, you could paint it to match the kidney grilles? Same with the fog light surrounds

+1! I would paint those a nice gloss black. not the same grills but here's mine with the mesh painted and it looks a lot better than leaving it that plastic color

txoid · 02-21-2020, 09:26 AM

I suggest using carpro dlux. It's will keep the deep black look and also makes them easy to keep clean.

asian · 02-22-2020, 06:18 PM

Does anyone know how to remove the centre side induction looking bits on either side?

BTTW · 03-02-2020, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by txoid

I suggest using carpro dlux. It's will keep the deep black look and also makes them easy to keep clean.

People say it looks great at first but after it starts wearing it’s impossible to cover up, polish or remove. What is your experience with it?

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ezaircon4jc Major General 4503 Rep 5,375 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	That honeycomb center section pulls right out. The side "scoops" direct air to where I haven't looked. The honeycomb section allows air into the intercooler. I would NEVER block that (or the side grills for that matter)! BMW did a lot of research on fluid dynamics to make sure the engine, brakes and oil cooler get the proper amount of air.
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Encendido3 Second Lieutenant 98 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 2016 535i M Sport Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Since the lower grille portion comes off, you could paint it to match the kidney grilles? Same with the fog light surrounds
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txoid Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 237 Posts Drives: f10 Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: tx iTrader: (2)	I suggest using carpro dlux. It's will keep the deep black look and also makes them easy to keep clean.
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asian Second Lieutenant 192 Rep 277 Posts Drives: F11 535i Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	Does anyone know how to remove the centre side induction looking bits on either side?
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