Matte Black Vs Gloss Black Front Kidney Grill

jibaholic101 · 12-16-2009, 11:20 AM

i prefer the matte black grills just because i like the contrast against the white paint

kisho · 12-16-2009, 11:33 PM

Is it possible to get the gloss grills for a pre-LCI e90?

mathu.bala · 12-17-2009, 02:14 AM

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i've never seen hyperblack grills, self painted? have any pics?

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vitologarcia · 02-19-2010, 04:29 PM

Probably cause its cheaper?

I am having a very hard time deciding on this

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Originally Posted by E92-Lighting

matte black is the more popular color

Eric the Ricer · 02-22-2010, 01:41 AM

I've got a pre-lci AW E90, can't decide on what color I want either :/

Quisp · 02-23-2010, 08:51 AM

I still think that the gloss black looks best. Give a sporty look and still has that finish to match the gloss of the paint. Matte gives a meaner look but always thought the matte black looked unfinished or weathered, like black trim that had gone through a few too any winters but that is just my opinion and it doesnt reflect the opinions of management.

Quisp · 02-23-2010, 09:16 AM

I still think that the gloss black looks best. Give a sporty look and still has that finish to match the gloss of the paint. Matte gives a meaner look but always thought the matte black looked unfinished or weathered, like black trim that had gone through a few too any winters but that is just my opinion and it doesnt reflect the opinions of management.

pturbos · 03-09-2010, 11:40 PM

where can i order some gloss black grills for my e90? thanks everyone

06Arctic · 03-09-2010, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pturbos

where can i order some gloss black grills for my e90? thanks everyone

Tischer BMW (getbmwparts.com) or several vendors on this forum

truth · 05-02-2010, 04:45 PM

does anyone have comparison pictures of black shapphire with
a) matte black kidney grill
b) glossy black kidney grill
I am waiting to order my grill and painted reflectors asap from bimmian.com but am faced with a decision that is hard to make without seeing the two side by side

Tiz113 · 05-03-2010, 11:43 AM

i just got the shiny grille, i think the matte black one looks a little smaller and the shiny just looks fresher

Nedim · 05-03-2010, 01:43 PM

I have a pre lci 335i and i painted mine matte black. They are already peeling off..

shuarma · 05-04-2010, 10:24 AM

it really all depends on what look you're going for..

Murph335 · 05-05-2010, 12:47 AM

i have a cheapo matte from ebay on AW. thinking of gloss though, just dont want the clips to rip off the bumper connections by constant swaping.

DrMike · 05-24-2010, 12:50 AM

Anyone have pics of Matte vs. Gloss black on a Montego Blue e90?

AKbmw · 05-28-2010, 03:32 AM

GLOSSY FTMFW!!!!

DrMike · 05-28-2010, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AKbmw

GLOSSY FTMFW!!!!

Very nice!

335iMIAMI · 05-28-2010, 07:29 PM

The gloss looks nice I must admit but I'll stille with my matte grills

Euro_man · 06-02-2010, 03:40 AM

To everyone painting there grills Gloss Black...Are you painting just the outer part black (ie what was chrome) and leaving inside slats matt? Or are you guys painting whole lot gloss?

Dieseltier · 06-02-2010, 04:49 AM

gloss black

(original BMW Performance)

mosport70 · 06-02-2010, 11:37 PM

anyone have pics of SG pre-LCI with gloss grills? Close-ups and distance shots appreciated

weeble · 07-12-2010, 08:45 AM

Loving all these pics! Really fancy adding these to my car, are they easy enough to fit yourself?

Cheers

12-16-2009, 11:20 AM	#89
jibaholic101 Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	i prefer the matte black grills just because i like the contrast against the white paint __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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12-16-2009, 11:33 PM	#90
kisho Quiet till poked 104 Rep 1,176 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: MD iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 325xi [9.50]	Is it possible to get the gloss grills for a pre-LCI e90?
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02-22-2010, 01:41 AM	#93
Eric the Ricer Lieutenant 10 Rep 459 Posts Drives: 07 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (1)	I've got a pre-lci AW E90, can't decide on what color I want either :/ __________________ Slammed 335i - Sold
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02-23-2010, 08:51 AM	#94
Quisp Does not play well with others 81 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	I still think that the gloss black looks best. Give a sporty look and still has that finish to match the gloss of the paint. Matte gives a meaner look but always thought the matte black looked unfinished or weathered, like black trim that had gone through a few too any winters but that is just my opinion and it doesnt reflect the opinions of management. Attached Images __________________
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02-23-2010, 09:16 AM	#95
Quisp Does not play well with others 81 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	I still think that the gloss black looks best. Give a sporty look and still has that finish to match the gloss of the paint. Matte gives a meaner look but always thought the matte black looked unfinished or weathered, like black trim that had gone through a few too any winters but that is just my opinion and it doesnt reflect the opinions of management. __________________
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03-09-2010, 11:40 PM	#96
pturbos Enlisted Member 2 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2008 335xi E90 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Philly iTrader: (0)	where can i order some gloss black grills for my e90? thanks everyone
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05-02-2010, 04:45 PM	#98
truth Second Lieutenant 7 Rep 212 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Mississauga iTrader: (0)	does anyone have comparison pictures of black shapphire with a) matte black kidney grill b) glossy black kidney grill I am waiting to order my grill and painted reflectors asap from bimmian.com but am faced with a decision that is hard to make without seeing the two side by side
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05-03-2010, 11:43 AM	#99
Tiz113 Chief Sitting Bull 283 Rep 6,072 Posts Drives: 328xi E92 / LSB F90 M5 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CT iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW F90 [10.00] 2007 328xi E92 [0.00]	i just got the shiny grille, i think the matte black one looks a little smaller and the shiny just looks fresher
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05-03-2010, 01:43 PM	#100
Nedim Captain 72 Rep 716 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (4)	I have a pre lci 335i and i painted mine matte black. They are already peeling off..
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05-04-2010, 10:24 AM	#101
shuarma Banned 91 Rep 718 Posts Drives: AW e92 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	it really all depends on what look you're going for..
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05-05-2010, 12:47 AM	#102
Murph335 Major 145 Rep 1,423 Posts Drives: '07 N54 e90, '10 N54 e93, TBSS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (12) Garage List 2015 Tesla P85D [0.00]	i have a cheapo matte from ebay on AW. thinking of gloss though, just dont want the clips to rip off the bumper connections by constant swaping.
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05-24-2010, 12:50 AM	#103
DrMike Private 5 Rep 64 Posts Drives: E90 N55 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: East End of LI iTrader: (1)	Anyone have pics of Matte vs. Gloss black on a Montego Blue e90?
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05-28-2010, 03:32 AM	#104
AKbmw Brigadier General 262 Rep 3,253 Posts Drives: M-Sport LCI Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: LA iTrader: (13)	GLOSSY FTMFW!!!! __________________
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05-28-2010, 07:29 PM	#106
335iMIAMI Major 26 Rep 1,345 Posts Drives: 2012 CTS-V Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0)	The gloss looks nice I must admit but I'll stille with my matte grills __________________ "Surviving in a game where many don't win".
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06-02-2010, 03:40 AM	#107
Euro_man Private 12 Rep 90 Posts Drives: 06 320i M Sport Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Gold Coast iTrader: (0)	To everyone painting there grills Gloss Black...Are you painting just the outer part black (ie what was chrome) and leaving inside slats matt? Or are you guys painting whole lot gloss?
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06-02-2010, 04:49 AM	#108
Dieseltier New Member 8 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 318d Join Date: May 2010 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	gloss black (original BMW Performance)
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06-02-2010, 11:37 PM	#109
mosport70 First Lieutenant 12 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 330xi Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: South iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00] 2006 330xi [0.00]	anyone have pics of SG pre-LCI with gloss grills? Close-ups and distance shots appreciated __________________ 330xi Sparkling Graphite \| Terra with Burl Walnut \| ZPP \| ZSP with Style 162 \| Comfort Access \| Heated Seats \| PDC \| Navigation \| Satellite Radio \| OEM Alarm \| De-badged \| OEM Strut Brace \| Blacklines \| Rear Fogs \| Silver Front Indicator Bulbs Ordered: 4.3.2006 Scheduled for Production: 4.7.2006 Awaiting Transport: 4.13.2006 En Route: 4.19.2006 At Preparation Center: 5.11.2006 Performance Center Delivery: 06.01.2006
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07-12-2010, 08:45 AM	#110
weeble New Member 3 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 320d M Sport Edition (2008) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bristol, England iTrader: (0)	Loving all these pics! Really fancy adding these to my car, are they easy enough to fit yourself? Cheers
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