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This came as part of a carbon kit which came with a car I purchased, but I didn't want to fit the grille, so I'm listing it on here.

As a genuine BMW part (part number 51712453944) the surrounds of the M Performance front grille are made of 100 percent hand-crafted premium carbon fibre and the decorative slats consist of extra sturdy plastic. The front grille has a geometry identical to that of the standard version. A visual highlight at the front of the vehicle for an especially elegant, sporty and individual look and features the BMW M2 logo.

BMW's carbon products are handmade. The tailoring and draping of the tissue layers, the curing process of the plastic matrix and the milling of the raw parts take several hours. A special challenge is the subsequent finishing. In order to reinforce the depth effect, parts become a repeated varnish. Every single coating layer has to be dried and cutted afterwards. After applying the last coat of varnish, the carbon products will be polished to high gloss (exceptions are the open pored carbon designs). The carbon products are qualified by applicable BMW standards. This is the only way to ensure that the high requirements, age- and temperature-resistant without crack formation or varnish delamination of the substrate can be met and to avoid yellowing of the matrix. This high grade of handmade and qualification expenses is responsible for the price.

This costs £650 from a BMW main dealer, and I'm offering the grille for £495, so grab yourself a bargain.

Any questions, please get in touch.