I am not aware of what is involved in removing and painting the mesh. I am not certain if it is plastic or metal.... But I am going to paint mine the Satin Nickel, I think that is the one I had seen at an airport on the E70 model.

If anyone has any DIY information on the removal of the mesh with photos, that would be great!

Thanks again, I love this forum!

I am going to take some pictures later today if the sun comes back out and will put them into my profile!