I probably should have done that... Much easier... I had to go the cheap route... I took the chrome off (just the front side) the originals I got from the yard the other day and painted the gray plastic matte black... I also painted the center strips, but doubt I had to... I'll grab some pictures after I put them on tomorrow morning after I get off work...

Cheers!!!

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2001 E53 X5 4.4i (03-07-2001 build date) White exterior / hellbeige interior (6MT swap vehicle - Manny)
2002 E53 X5 4.6is (12-20-2001 build date) Imola Red exterior / M-texture interior (Red)
2003 E53 X5 4.4i (06-26-2003 build date) Silver exterior / Black interior (Silvester II)
2008 Mini Cooper S ragtop (04-17-2008 build date) Dark Silver exterior / Gray interior ( Topless)
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