Vinyl wrapped front diagonal support bars

jlorenzo125 · 05-29-2018, 03:01 PM

Not sure if there's an old thread on this but here's an Easy 10 min diy. Bought some vinyl from Amazon and covered the front bars. Not difficult at all to do. Just had to remove weather stripping from top of bumper where the hood closes down on, unscrew all top torx screws from bumper attachment to frame then snake in my hands and pop off kidney grills. I'm pleased with the result. It gives a nice subtle accent.

Steakpizza · 05-29-2018, 04:11 PM

That looks real nice dude!

jlorenzo125 · 05-29-2018, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Steakpizza

That looks real nice dude!

Thanks!

wdeerfield · 05-30-2018, 10:32 AM

you did a great job and explained it well i just dont understand the appeal to making these more visible

jlorenzo125 · 05-30-2018, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

you did a great job and explained it well i just dont understand the appeal to making these more visible

Thanks! I've seen a couple of bimmers on IG with them color matched and I liked the look so I went ahead with it

Paul Blart · 06-05-2018, 08:11 PM

Love it. I should’ve done this when I recently put on my Jbspeed grills. Good job.

1QuikWS6 · 06-06-2018, 04:37 AM

I agree with wdeerfield - good job, but for me I rather have these stay black & blend in so unnoticed

But hey, it's your car - whatever makes ya happy

Steve_335d · 09-16-2018, 01:57 PM

I like the idea of this. I sell 3M Scotchlite Black reflective (reflects white) and am going to wrap them in this. Just waiting for some new kidney grills to turn up so I can wrap them at the same time. Will post photos when fitted

(I'll just be wrapping the bars... not the grills!)

hoyas490 · 09-16-2018, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve_335d

I like the idea of this. I sell 3M Scotchlite Black reflective (reflects white) and am going to wrap them in this. Just waiting for some new kidney grills to turn up so I can wrap them at the same time. Will post photos when fitted

Please post day/night photos when you do that. That sounds very interesting to me!

Dang3r · 09-17-2018, 01:54 AM

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Originally Posted by jlorenzo125

Not sure if there's an old thread on this but here's an Easy 10 min diy. Bought some vinyl from Amazon and covered the front bars. Not difficult at all to do. Just had to remove weather stripping from top of bumper where the hood closes down on, unscrew all top torx screws from bumper attachment to frame then snake in my hands and pop off kidney grills. I'm pleased with the result. It gives a nice subtle accent.

Is old, nevermind, good job

jlorenzo125 · 09-17-2018, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dang3r

Is old, nevermind, good job

Thanks!

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jlorenzo125 Second Lieutenant 209 Rep 241 Posts Drives: 320i Sportline Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Vinyl wrapped front diagonal support bars Not sure if there's an old thread on this but here's an Easy 10 min diy. Bought some vinyl from Amazon and covered the front bars. Not difficult at all to do. Just had to remove weather stripping from top of bumper where the hood closes down on, unscrew all top torx screws from bumper attachment to frame then snake in my hands and pop off kidney grills. I'm pleased with the result. It gives a nice subtle accent. Last edited by jlorenzo125; 05-29-2018 at 03:49 PM..
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Steve_335d Enlisted Member 66 Rep 37 Posts Drives: F30 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	I like the idea of this. I sell 3M Scotchlite Black reflective (reflects white) and am going to wrap them in this. Just waiting for some new kidney grills to turn up so I can wrap them at the same time. Will post photos when fitted (I'll just be wrapping the bars... not the grills!)
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