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Old 06-22-2018, 07:57 AM
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Pic w/ new black grille, headlight trim

Someone was selling brand new black headlight and grille trim on eBay for $200 shipped, so I snagged them. Changes entire look of front end on Iced Chocolate Metallic paint. Few little mods at a time. Looking for larger OEM wheels next...
 
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Driving lights look nice. So clean without the license plate. I hate NY.
 
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Looks good. I would get the matching taillight trims.

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I have a Clubman so there is no rear trim. I would be interested to see what other chrome trim I can change to black though.
 
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Oops sorry , forgot that. Yep, so you have to 3m wrap them; unless you have them black already.


 
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Oops sorry , forgot that. Yep, so you have to 3m wrap them; unless you have them black already.


Yeah already black. I would love to replace the chrome under windows though.
 
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Black out tape... ECS has it i believe... then the blacked out turn signals; will do the front vents over the weekend and tint in a few weeks.
 
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Looks great. I am going to get some beltline tape.

 
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Is the blackout tape gloss like the backline parts? Hard to tell from pics.
 
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Is the blackout tape gloss like the backline parts? Hard to tell from pics.
Matt, no shine to it at all... takes patience and a steady hand, looks great when applied correctly.
 
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ECS beltline gloss black currently out of stock. Definitely the next move though.
 
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We have 3m wrap in stock Carbon fiber, gloss black, and other colors also:

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