Opinions on grill color for Monaco blue?

Mpower77i · 06-02-2011, 07:39 PM

Glossy black?
Flat black?
Painted Monaco Blue?

Im torn and would appreciate some opinions please

Pics of a random Monaco E90 for visual help...

digital01 · 06-02-2011, 08:15 PM

I think it depends on what overall scheme you're going for. If it were me, Id get CF, as it looks subtle, yet sporty on a darker car. However, if you're not going for the sporty look, id probably stick with the chrome silver as it looks classy. Remember, when it comes to parts like this, you need some type of contrast. I think it looks funny when everything is the exact same color.

Mpower77i · 06-02-2011, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by digital01

I think it depends on what overall scheme you're going for. If it were me, Id get CF, as it looks subtle, yet sporty on a darker car. However, if you're not going for the sporty look, id probably stick with the chrome silver as it looks classy. Remember, when it comes to parts like this, you need some type of contrast. I think it looks funny when everything is the exact same color.

I love the idea of carbon but im thinkin its risky if I dont continue the CF trend throughout the car. Id love to see a pic of one that has it

I like chrome in itself but not on the top portion of the pre LCI grill which i think is an eye sore.

Thanks for the help.

AWLE902008 · 06-02-2011, 11:15 PM

matte black!!

_shim · 06-03-2011, 12:33 AM

My vote is for the color matched grill - the chrome surrounds are monaco blue and the inner slats are matte black. A lot of the vendors on the forum sell them painted.

It's a slightly different look from all of the matte and even glossy grills on e90s and personally, i think it looks better

(I have them on my car)

Cuba · 06-03-2011, 12:51 AM

I went with the matte black and love it

SV Concepts II · 06-03-2011, 12:53 AM

It all depends on personal preference. If it was my car, I would go with matte black. You could get carbon fiber grills, but only if you are planning on getting other carbon fiber products on your vehicle, like mentioned earlier. I personally wouldn't go with color matched grills only because I like a bit of a contrast and painted grills are subject to rock chips and other road hazards. Just my .02.

Mpower77i · 06-03-2011, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Cuba

I went with the matte black and love it

Pics please

_shim · 06-03-2011, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Mpower77i

Pics please

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231818

here you go

Mpower77i · 06-03-2011, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by shim!

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=231818

here you go

Because of the overcast, you cant make out the color but it looks great none the less! The chrome seemed like a distraction because it stood out too much, so your front end looks better IMO.

Those wheels make keeping the chrome window trim seem like a good idea.

bob.g · 06-03-2011, 01:35 PM

i also went with matte black. looks really nice, and much better in person

Perfectus · 06-03-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bob.g

i also went with matte black. looks really nice, and much better in person

+1 i went matte black as well and was torn at first but they look a lot better in person than the pics i found on the net.

michaelalex17 · 06-03-2011, 05:22 PM

100% matte black

JaysBlueE92 · 06-03-2011, 08:24 PM

Interesting..I think on the e90s since the mustache is thicker matte black looks good, but so will color matched. I ended up trying both out and found on the e92 at least color matched worked better for me

dwells · 06-04-2011, 01:37 AM

I'm in the same boat. I'm going for gloss black, I think. Debating either leaving the outer edge of the kidney chrome, painting it gloss black as well, or getting it painted Monaco Blue.

chrisE92 · 06-04-2011, 01:45 AM

I stuck with chrome for a while. Then I got dark wheels so I went with matte black, but I didn't like how matte black looked brown in the sun, so I eventually switched the grilles and window trim over to gloss black. It depends on what other mods you have and the look you're going for.

seetully · 06-04-2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

I stuck with chrome for a while. Then I got dark wheels so I went with matte black, but I didn't like how matte black looked brown in the sun, so I eventually switched the grilles and window trim over to gloss black. It depends on what other mods you have and the look you're going for.

+1 love your car chris!

Mpower77i · 06-04-2011, 11:31 AM

Whats the stategy behind going with matte instead of gloss or vice versa?

Car's paint color? Wheel color?

dwells · 06-04-2011, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Mpower77i

Whats the stategy behind going with matte instead of gloss or vice versa?

Car's paint color? Wheel color?

I don't like the way matte parts look under direct sunlight. I also think matte looks a bit cheap/unfinished compared to gloss, even more so if you have the gloss black Shadowline window trim.

Mpower77i · 06-04-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dwells

I don't like the way matte parts look under direct sunlight. I also think matte looks a bit cheap/unfinished compared to gloss, even more so if you have the gloss black Shadowline window trim.

That was my first reaction as well. Cause its not really matte, in the same appeal as a car's paint job, but rather simply raw plastic right?

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_shim Major General 148 Rep 6,380 Posts Drives: an e90 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: 718 iTrader: (5)	My vote is for the color matched grill - the chrome surrounds are monaco blue and the inner slats are matte black. A lot of the vendors on the forum sell them painted. It's a slightly different look from all of the matte and even glossy grills on e90s and personally, i think it looks better (I have them on my car) __________________ •◡ •
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SV Concepts II 286 Rep 6,093 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 1460 White Oaks Rd. Suite F Campbell, CA 95008 iTrader: (7)	It all depends on personal preference. If it was my car, I would go with matte black. You could get carbon fiber grills, but only if you are planning on getting other carbon fiber products on your vehicle, like mentioned earlier. I personally wouldn't go with color matched grills only because I like a bit of a contrast and painted grills are subject to rock chips and other road hazards. Just my .02.
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dwells ಠ_ಠ 79 Rep 1,539 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue 335i coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: New England iTrader: (6)	I'm in the same boat. I'm going for gloss black, I think. Debating either leaving the outer edge of the kidney chrome, painting it gloss black as well, or getting it painted Monaco Blue. __________________ \| 335i coupe \| Monaco Blue \| JB4 G5 ISO \| Style 313M \| Huper 40% tint \| Aero lip \| CSL trunk spoiler \| M3 sideskirts \| Paint-matched grilles \| Painted reflectors \| GP Thunder II angel eyes \| Smoked LED sidemarkers \| Self-coded \|
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Mpower77i Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 214 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NOVA iTrader: (7)	Whats the stategy behind going with matte instead of gloss or vice versa? Car's paint color? Wheel color?
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