Aftermarket F10 M5 cosmetic parts

[Andrew@IND]

Originally Posted by Patsc23

Just to clarify - IND uses OEM parts and paints them? Was just curious as many vendors sell painted replica parts and fitment is often an issue.

Correct, we use all OEM parts whenever possible. Although they require more prep we prefer offering a product that is 100% factory fitment.

[09BlkSapphire]

Originally Posted by Andrew@IND

Correct, we use all OEM parts whenever possible. Although they require more prep we prefer offering a product that is 100% factory fitment.

Good to know. How will the painted parts hold up to chipping though? As good as OEM would?

[PatrickC23]

Originally Posted by 09BlkSapphire

Good to know. How will the painted parts hold up to chipping though? As good as OEM would?

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Looks like the parts in question wouldn't be prone to chipping though as they're not in the front. I would be getting my black performance grill from BMW as an OEM part and side markers and vents from IND.

[Andrew@IND]

Originally Posted by 09BlkSapphire

Good to know. How will the painted parts hold up to chipping though? As good as OEM would?

The parts will essentially hold up as well as the paint on your vehicle. Fortunately, the side marker area is not prone to a lot of road debris. Debris would have to hit the side marker very hard in order to chip through the clear, base coat, and primer/sealant.

[SleepTight]

BMWUSA's accessory website already has the black kidney grills up for the 2013 M5:



http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...ProductId=2989

[///M1]

Originally Posted by SleepTight

BMWUSA's accessory website already has the black kidney grills up for the 2013 M5:



http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...ProductId=2989

That's if you don't have the camera mounted as part of the driver assistance package. If you do, BMW doesn't offer a replacement in black.

[Mporcl]

i'll be doing the same on a sapphire black car... any word from your dealer regarding their allocations? what confirmation did you receive when they ordered the car?

[whiteM5]

for those of us getting night vision, are there any black grill options out there? i'm getting AW, and definitely want the gills, and grills blacked out...

[PatrickC23]

Originally Posted by whiteM5

for those of us getting night vision, are there any black grill options out there? i'm getting AW, and definitely want the gills, and grills blacked out...

Im guessing for the time being you will need to remove the grill to have painted - although I'd suggest wrapping it to avoid rock chips.

[M-bitious]

Originally Posted by SleepTight

BMWUSA's accessory website already has the black kidney grills up for the 2013 M5:



http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...ProductId=2989

They are M performance grills, but if you try to select an M5 it won't show up. My dealer said the M5 grills are different from the regular 5 series.

[SleepTight]

Originally Posted by M-bitious

They are M performance grills, but if you try to select an M5 it won't show up. My dealer said the M5 grills are different from the regular 5 series.

They show up for me with a 2013 M5 selected. I'm pretty sure the grills are the same on all F10s.

[///M1]

Originally Posted by SleepTight

They show up for me with a 2013 M5 selected. I'm pretty sure the grills are the same on all F10s.

They should fit unless you have the camera (night vision)