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      09-03-2010, 02:00 PM   #1
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Arrow Gloss or Matt Black Grills

I have finally decided to replace my chrome grills. BMWP comes in gloss only right? I do not want CF.






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      09-03-2010, 02:17 PM   #2
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i would say matte b/c it matches your lower grills in the fog light area.
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^ x2 on the Matte since it doesn't look like you are going to be doing any other black on the 90

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Gloss to match the OEM Blackline trim, especially if you don't have any other matte surfaces on the car.
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      09-03-2010, 05:45 PM   #5
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Matte black fasho.
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      09-03-2010, 06:04 PM   #6
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I am planning on adding a partially painted CF spoiler, so matt black seems like a good plan...

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Matte is sooo much sicker than gloss. unless you get gloss rims and shadowline trim
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Gloss to match the OEM Blackline trim, especially if you don't have any other matte surfaces on the car.
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You have a real clean theme on the car, I think gloss black would work the best.
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what kind of wheels do you u have?
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what kind of wheels do you u have?
+1 they look really good. And I would go with matte black will flow better in my opinion.
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Where can I buy black grills in the bay area?

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Whichever one you choose (matte or gloss), make sure to get matching window trim.
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Well I won't say never anymore, but I really don't think I will change the window trim. I hope that the black grills and a partially black CF rear spoiler will look good.

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i used to like the matte look but came to a conclusion that it looks cheap. get oem grills.
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Where can I buy black grills in the bay area?

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