Blacking Out F13 Advice

[JULIAND]

Hey guys,

Purchased my car about a month ago. 2012 BMW 650i 6 Speed Manual with 23k miles.

In the process currently of blacking it out. I have done the grill, logos, rear chrome 650i badge, door handles, and reflectors so far. I am waiting for it to get a little warmer to wrap the chrome trim.

Has anyone ever taken off their chrome side markers? I am trying to think of the best way to black them out. Should I paint them or wrap them?

Waiting for the wheel guy to call me but I am going to powder coat the rims with Kingsport Grey I think, unless anyone has any better suggestions?

Anyone else have any more tips or tricks to make this blackout look better?

[Cmb6s]

I would love to see pictures if you black out the chrome side markers. I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing and came across these, https://ind-distribution.com/product?sku=IND-F12LCI-SM. However, the price seems a bit steep for what it is. I also just did my front grill and reflectors as well as debadging, though I went with a glossy black tri-color M-sport grill (I finally managed to find one without the M6 badge placeholder!)

[JULIAND]

Oh wow those side markers are perfect. But yes $230 is a little pricey...

I think I am going to try to pop off the side markers soon and see if I can wrap them. I feel like they would be relatively easy to paint as well but not too sure how that would come out. I will for sure let you know what I end up doing.

Thanks for showing me those painted markers!

[jackliu0527]

The side markers just pops right off, I spray painted my side markers

[Cmb6s]

Originally Posted by jackliu0527

The side markers just pops right off, I spray painted my side markers

Thanks for the information! Since I got the painted front reflectors, I’m worried that replacing these chrome side markers with body colored (black sapphire in my case) markers may just be too... boring. I like the idea of wrapping them and now that I know they just pop off, I may give wrapping them with carbon fiber wrap a go. If a got a small sample sheet, it may even be enough for the side view mirrors as well.

[JULIAND]

Originally Posted by jackliu0527

The side markers just pops right off, I spray painted my side markers

Nice those look sweet! Thanks for confirming they just pop off. I am assuming that picture is from the owner's manual?

Do you also have more pics? Im curious to see how they look on the car. Also I want to see how the stock grill looks in black.

Thanks!

[JULIAND]

Originally Posted by Cmb6s

Thanks for the information! Since I got the painted front reflectors, I’m worried that replacing these chrome side markers with body colored (black sapphire in my case) markers may just be too... boring. I like the idea of wrapping them and now that I know they just pop off, I may give wrapping them with carbon fiber wrap a go. If a got a small sample sheet, it may even be enough for the side view mirrors as well.

Hell yea go for the carbon fiber! That would look sweet.

[jackliu0527]

here you go

[JULIAND]

Originally Posted by jackliu0527

here you go

Wow she's a beauty. I love the stock grill. I might have to paint mine to match that. Thanks man!

[MARKPRIOR]

Did mine a while back, not to bad to do

https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1512283

Now everything dry carbon wrapped..rear reflectors, diffuser, side markers, grills, handles, debating on doing the wheels black

https://www.6post.com/forums/showthr...1#post24003281

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by JULIAND

...I am assuming that picture is from the owner's manual?

If you mean the pic below...if I may speak for them...it looks like it might be a pic capture from the online BMW TIS website (please correct me if I'm wrong ). Here's a link (below) to that site which can offer invaluable information and is worthy of saving/bookmarking to your favorites for future reference and educational purposes. Just type in the last 7 digits of your VIN...or select the correct selections for the BMW want to find info about....but using your VIN will make the info that is pulled up specific to your BMW:

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/

[JULIAND]

Originally Posted by Qsilver7

If you mean the pic below...if I may speak for them...it looks like it might be a pic capture from the online BMW TIS website (please correct me if I'm wrong ). Here's a link (below) to that site which can offer invaluable information and is worthy of saving/bookmarking to your favorites for future reference and educational purposes. Just type in the last 7 digits of your VIN...or select the correct selections for the BMW want to find info about....but using your VIN will make the info that is pulled up specific to your BMW:

https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/

Wow website is very cool! thanks for sharing I will definitely make use of it.

[JULIAND]

Originally Posted by MARKPRIOR

Did mine a while back, not to bad to do

https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1512283

Now everything dry carbon wrapped..rear reflectors, diffuser, side markers, grills, handles, debating on doing the wheels black

https://www.6post.com/forums/showthr...1#post24003281

Damn that is a sweet wrap job on the side markers. I hope mine come out that well.

[MARKPRIOR]

Originally Posted by JULIAND

Damn that is a sweet wrap job on the side markers. I hope mine come out that well.

thanks, just some patience and it will. a word of warning once you start its contagious lol

also $230 for some painted / wrapped side markers, im in the wrong job

[Havy]

Qsilver7 under which section are the gills/ side marker? I can’t find the replacement

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Havy

Qsilver7 under which section are the gills/ side marker? I can’t find the replacement

Are you asking about the part database or the TIS? If you're asking for the front kidney grills (#1) and the side marker (#20) diagram...it can be found under VEHICLE TRIM:

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/F0...or_trim_grill/

And the side marker can also be found under LIGHTING diagrams, too:

http://bmwfans.info/parts-catalog/F0...ndicator_lamp/

[Havy]

now I got it. It is under section #51 in the ETK. I was locking in the wrong section.

[Qsilver7]

Originally Posted by Havy

now I got it. It is under section #51 in the ETK. I was locking in the wrong section.

No problem...it is kind of weird because its not in the diagram one would think it would be in. If it was my decision...it would have been in one of the diagrams below...I think most people would relate the grills to the front bumper area:

[JULIAND]

So I am pretty much done.

Wrapped the side markers and chrome trim myself. I also tinted the light on the side markers yellow.

Had the rims and calipers painted by OneEighty in Brooklyn NY

What do you guys think?

[Havy]

That looks awesome did you paint the caliper gold like the CCB?

[JULIAND]

Originally Posted by Havy

That looks awesome did you paint the caliper gold like the CCB?

Thank you Havy I like it too!

And no, they are more of a mustard yellow. I was contemplating gold but figured without ceramic brakes I would look like a fool lol. Going for a bat mobile look lol.

[MARKPRIOR]

Nice, liking the small dash of colour