body and interior Painting Behind Grille

[2002#3]

Friends,

 

Were produced with painted body work and supports behind the grille painted black or the body color?   

 

My 1974 2002tii (a one-owner for 41 years) was repainted several years ago and the aforementioned body work and supports behind the grille were painted Inka.  However, as restoration nears its end, I think these areas would look better painted black so the the black grille will stand out better - maybe more dramatic. However, if originally painted Inka, I might just keep it Inka.

 

In the attached photo of the single car (June, 2015, presestore) you can see the Inka behind the black grille.  In the photo of the two cars (Jan, 2016) you can see more clearly the body area to which I refer.

 

Sometimes I sweat the small stuff; sometimes I don't.

 

Larry

 

I meant to begin the post with "Were 2002s produced..."  Sorry.

 

Larry

['76mintgrün'02]

Originally body color, however I painted mine black.

Then I added driving lights.    

edit:  I have never used the spray on plasti-dip products, but perhaps you could use that behind the grilles, then peel it off if you change your mind?

 

Edited February 16, 2016 by '76Mintgrun'02

[2002#3]

Sweet.  All black.  Nice statement.  Cool location for your driving lights.

['76mintgrün'02]

thank you.  I made mounts that use the bumper shock mounting screws, so no new holes required and they are centered over the shock covers.  If you would like to see how they are mounted, there are a ton of photos in the album.  If you click on the image it will take you there. 

 

 

edit:  the one inch tall mount in the photo album actually works well with round lights.  It pretty much puts them at the same height as the headlights.  (Bento has a set on his car).

Edited February 16, 2016 by '76Mintgrun'02

[AceAndrew]

Has been covered a couple times....

 

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/77608-when-new-were-2002s-blacked-out-behind-the-front-grilles/

 

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/164842-behind-the-grilles/

 

http://www.bmw2002faq.com/topic/107405-black-behind-grilles/

['76mintgrün'02]

Yeah, I have posted my light set up a few times too.  

 

Sorry for being redundant.  

 

Tom

[adawil2002]

Yes paint them black as the factory did.

[omarcenaro]

I painted my black. When you look through the grill and see all the different parts and the body paint it just seems like its unfinished or like the grill is missing something.

[omarcenaro]

I painted my black. When you look through the grill and see all the different car parts and body paint it just seems like its unfinished or like the grill is missing something.

[E39guy]

My car is Golf, yellow. It looks horrible through the grille. I will definitely be painting it.

[Conserv]

Except for Schwarz or other very dark colors, the hood hinge supports were painted black from the factory. They were sloppily painted in semi-gloss black with a brush. Besides the hood hinge supports, the small brackets for the grille screws were also painted. But all the other "stuff", such as the radiator support, was left body color. Once the grilles are on, and you're not shining a light into the nose, you don't really see that other body-color "stuff"!

Regards,

Steve

Edited February 17, 2016 by Conserv

[HBChris]

My 69 was body color as I think all roundies were. The hood support was painted block on the top half.

[2002#3]

Friends,

Many thanks for all of you comments, experiences, and suggestions.  Just the info I needed.  AceAndrew, your three links to previous posts/threads were replete with just the info I needed.

Larry

[LJtii]

Larry, for what it's worth, here is a shot of the area behind my left grille with the grille out. Both sides are done this way, and there has not been any paint work done.

 

 

[2002#3]

Thanks, LJ, for the photo.  Your dark color likely looks fine and quite acceptable behind your grille when in place.  I likely will stay with the Inka behind my all-black grille b/c it just feels right and original.  I suppose a little color peeking through will not change the world in any significant way.  What's the sweet ride beside your '02?

Larry