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      08-22-2013, 04:04 PM   #905
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Drives: E90 M3, 8J TTRS
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Thanks! The machined finish and clear coat seems to go well enough with the satin chrome window trim that I'm really reconsidering my plan of doing the window trim in gloss black.
Hmmmm! I think I see black kidneys already though? I think it'll look good either way.

Not exactly the same, but I have a black sapphire car and have a set of 220's from the M3 that has the same finish (gunmetal interior with the machined/clear coat face). I already have shadowline trim but originally I was thinking the wheels would match the chrome kidneys. But.....I bought a set of the IS kidneys anyway and now I think the wheels will be the only contrast on the car now.

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As for the brake calipers, those were a very easy DIY job using brush on paint. I was just looking to cover up the awful rust that was on there, but the end result in black and with the BMW decals actually grew on me a lot. Fun and cheap afternoon project!
Need a garage or a driveway to be able to do that I'm already violating my apartment's garage rules by handwashing my car with ONR. The nearest power plug is about 150 feet away as well.
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