Painted Kidney Grille

[DublinBMW]

What does everyone think of kidney grilles painted black? (or any other colour for that matter).

I think it looks good on red and white E30s but thats really it.

Just wanted to get peoples opinion on this to see if they are divided about it or not.

[tomtomiS]

i'd ask the same thing but for a lazur blue car. i think they look alright on dark cars too

[asmith88]

i love them, i think they tidy the car right up

[ImysE30]

I'm putting one on my car, look good

[Rav335uk]

Here's mine

[aj_mckay]

I have painted the kidneys black on my lazer blue is and it looks lots better IMO. Make sure you use satin black paint though.

[cliffybabe]

dont do it

[ImysE30]

Chrome deviant

[Morat]

Grille is the only chrome I like on an E30, don't ask me why!

[Chase007]

they look clean and tidy

[scottidog]

Think they look great on any car. i tinted the lights on mine too.

[ImysE30]

They look nice, might get me some smoked lights now

[scottidog]

imys i can do some for you. i have a spare set of smileys

[ImysE30]

They road legal and pass MOT no probs?

[scottidog]

Yes, i paint the chrome inside the outer lamps, still work fine and beam pattern not altered. I use BBQ paint so it can withstand heat. Then i tint the outer lamp with film which doesnt fail the test as it only 30% tint. the lamp is still bright.

[ImysE30]

Hmmm, would work well with the HID conversion.

How much?