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      04-30-2021, 12:06 PM   #45
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I kept the grille to break up the front.

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BMWGirlFL... Are those the gloss black mirror caps? If so... do you mind getting me the part number... if you have handy. I'm seeing conflicting info.

Also... what product did you use to black out the reflectors?

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      04-30-2021, 09:41 PM   #46
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BMWGirlFL... Are those the gloss black mirror caps? If so... do you mind getting me the part number... if you have handy. I'm seeing conflicting info.

Also... what product did you use to black out the reflectors?

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Not sure if changes since I got my car. Caps came Cerium & primed. Shadowline/black gloss paint code U668. I bought primed & had painted BSM because Cerium are $$$$ and saving them for ??? seemed like a good idea. Rollover trim comes in black gloss. I swapped out those parts too. Minimal deconstruction involved. Can tell you next week if caps I added are same as part nos. you're seeing. Used darkish tint to smoke side reflectors. Would probably paint white or use light tint on your car.

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BMWGirlFL... Are those the gloss black mirror caps? If so... do you mind getting me the part number... if you have handy. I'm seeing conflicting info.

Also... what product did you use to black out the reflectors?

Looks great
Not sure if changes since I got my car. Caps came Cerium & primed. Shadowline/black gloss paint code U668. I bought primed & had painted BSM because Cerium are $$$$ and saving them for ??? seemed like a good idea. Rollover trim comes in black gloss. I swapped out those parts too. Minimal deconstruction involved. Can tell you next week if caps I added are same as part nos. you're seeing. Used darkish tint to smoke side reflectors. Would probably paint white or use light tint on your car.
Yep the ceriums are $$$ All I'm finding are primed. Debating on just having mine sanded, primed, painted or getting the primed... paint and EBay the ceriums 🤷🏻*♂️
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      06-20-2021, 10:11 AM   #48
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On the topic of grills does anyone know where I can find the attached grills for the G29? Must be a compatible grill size from another model
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      06-20-2021, 11:54 AM   #49
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On the topic of grills does anyone know where I can find the attached grills for the G29? Must be a compatible grill size from another model
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Search G29 & grille or try:
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...ext=g29+grille
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Thanks for the step by step guide friend!

I am attempting this tomorrow to install my custom M3 style piano grills, unfortunately I don't have a plastic trim removal tool so will be trying my luck with these lol (flat head screwdriver, plastic ruler and microfibre clothes).
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New Grill

I also installed the shadow line grill yesterday, I'm pleased with the results.

And, yes, the car desperately needs a good clean 😂😂
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      09-02-2021, 02:58 AM   #52
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I can not deny that shadow line package is nice on sapphire black
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I don’t see the picture or step by step instructions for some reason? Anyone have them? I just ordered the M3 style grill but wanted a DIY with pics or a video on how to remove the grill.

Also, do we have a V brace in the back of the grill? The metal bars?
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      03-23-2022, 10:03 AM   #54
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OT, slightly: I like that blue - looks like a matte/satin - I'd like to see more of that car. I'm thinking that's exactly what I'm after.



And I know this might sound stupid, but it looks like there's a bit of room behind the grille - would there be room to mount some 'driving' lights?
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I can not deny that shadow line package is nice on sapphire black
Shadow line is good on any color, it's actually the preferred choice !!! 😁
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      03-23-2022, 06:37 PM   #56
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I don’t see the picture or step by step instructions for some reason? Anyone have them? I just ordered the M3 style grill but wanted a DIY with pics or a video on how to remove the grill.

Also, do we have a V brace in the back of the grill? The metal bars?
It's the first post in this thread. If you don't see the pics, tap the white space where they are supposed to be and the app will display them.

Btw, your dealer may be willing to do the work for about 1 hour rate.
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      03-24-2022, 10:17 AM   #57
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I purchased the old school grill style from an online retailer and it did not fit correctly for me. I tried refitting it multiple ways but still couldn't get it to install properly. It seems like the tabs to slide into the body clips were too short and couldn't engage in the top side of the car causing the gap seen in the picture.

Has anyone else whose used these experienced this?
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      03-24-2022, 11:55 AM   #58
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I just did mine (old school style like yours) a couple weeks ago and they popped right in. Did you tap them, once in place, with a rubber hammer or your fist? I used my fist to finish snapping them into place.
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I just did mine (old school style like yours) a couple weeks ago and they popped right in. Did you tap them, once in place, with a rubber hammer or your fist? I used my fist to finish snapping them into place.
Gotta give it a kick in the chest !!
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AliExpress

Search G29 & grille or try:
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...ext=g29+grille
just amazed by the number of parts you can find on Aliexpress!
I ordered mine on the official French BMW parts website, was rather inexpensive (150€). Funny that I'll receive them before I get my car
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I am starting to feel insecure as I like the OEM grill. 😉
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The detailed instructions worked well for me thanks!
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I am starting to feel insecure as I like the OEM grill. 😉
Don't feel insecure Westside. Different strokes for different folks!
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I am starting to feel insecure as I like the OEM grill. 😉
Don't feel insecure Westside. Different strokes for different folks!
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The detailed instructions worked well for me thanks!
Is that Tanzanite blue?
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