Heatshield mod?

vadimo · 12-23-2023, 03:34 AM

Anyone done anything to make it black? I am considering paiting it maybe

paulockenden · 12-23-2023, 05:19 AM

Wouldn’t black make it absorb heat, whereas shiny silver reflects it?

bmnut · 12-23-2023, 05:01 PM

That was what I was thinking? I'm sure there's a reason that BMW leave them silver coloured, seem to remember previous BMWs I've owned were silver coloured as well?

a.summers86 · 12-24-2023, 02:13 AM

I can’t imagine it makes a huge difference if you sprayed it black.

There is enough black plastic around it that would be far less efficient at heat disputation.

It’s probably silver purely down to cost purposes.

bmnut · 12-24-2023, 05:45 AM

Or the metal clips for the routing of the bonnet catches release cable are considered more robust than plastic ones would be?

Defpo · 12-24-2023, 10:07 AM

I pulled mine out and painted it black with a spray can. Used Eastwood under hood black low gloss. Pretty close match to oem black painted parts

https://www.eastwood.com/underhood-b...sol-11-oz.html

vadimo · 12-24-2023, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Defpo

I pulled mine out and painted it black with a spray can. Used Eastwood under hood black low gloss. Pretty close match to oem black painted parts

https://www.eastwood.com/underhood-b...sol-11-oz.html

Much better !

seanblee · 01-01-2024, 04:55 AM

Likewise, I sprayed mine - it's not a heat shield, it's just a cover plate. I used Holts Tough Black after coating with acid etch primer, it's a good match for factory and seems to be holding up well. Pic on this thread.

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bmnut Colonel 814 Rep 2,176 Posts Drives: M440i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East England iTrader: (0)	That was what I was thinking? I'm sure there's a reason that BMW leave them silver coloured, seem to remember previous BMWs I've owned were silver coloured as well?
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a.summers86 Lieutenant 192 Rep 473 Posts Drives: BMW G20 MSport Pro Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	I can’t imagine it makes a huge difference if you sprayed it black. There is enough black plastic around it that would be far less efficient at heat disputation. It’s probably silver purely down to cost purposes.
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bmnut Colonel 814 Rep 2,176 Posts Drives: M440i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: North East England iTrader: (0)	Or the metal clips for the routing of the bonnet catches release cable are considered more robust than plastic ones would be?
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Defpo Enlisted Member 38 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M340i xdrive Join Date: Aug 2023 Location: Middletown, DE iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW M340i xdrive [7.50]	I pulled mine out and painted it black with a spray can. Used Eastwood under hood black low gloss. Pretty close match to oem black painted parts https://www.eastwood.com/underhood-b...sol-11-oz.html Attached Images
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seanblee Captain 47 Rep 791 Posts Drives: 2021 G21 M340i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Enfield, UK iTrader: (2)	Likewise, I sprayed mine - it's not a heat shield, it's just a cover plate. I used Holts Tough Black after coating with acid etch primer, it's a good match for factory and seems to be holding up well. Pic on this thread.
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