Glossy Kidney Grills

CraigGT · 04-04-2010, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by USC2000

How did the matte black look with the black sapphire? Can't decide between the matte black or the glossy. Leaning towards the glossy just so I can stick with OEM.

I don't think there was anything wrong with the matte finish, I just think it didn't look right. That gives the car a metallic black paint, a matte finished grill, and glossy black door/window sills on the side. I think I am going to swing by the local BMW dealer tomorrow when I get some free time in the office and check them out. I think that if the glossy black grille matches the paneling on the side of the car then it will be a nice, clean finish.

I will post pictures tomorrow if I pick it up and install.

Also have a painted OEM rear spoiler on the way, hopefully that will be enough to keep my wallet closed a little longer!

Sherj · 04-04-2010, 07:56 PM

I have the gloss black performance grill on my Monaco blue but I think either matte or gloss would look good on the space grey

UltraRacer13 · 04-04-2010, 08:32 PM

I just threw the matte black on my e92 today. Looks great with the sapphire black metallic. Simple cheap effective mod.

mcacciola · 04-04-2010, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ZJP

go with the matte black, looks stealthier.

spdy330 · 04-04-2010, 09:33 PM

I was going to throw my money away on factory performance glossy E90 grills but thanks to everyone on the forum talking me out of it I went with matte black. I am glad I listened!

They look great IMO.

Cloud9blue · 04-05-2010, 01:11 AM

I have a set of black chrome grilles which I ordered from adamaster about a year ago. Looks great on my monaco blue coupe w/ shadowline trim.

In my opinion, matte black makes the kidney grilles look like two giant holes. Need some reflective finishes from the grilles to complete the look.

Shieldze1025 · 04-05-2010, 10:05 AM

I have the performance glossy grilles on my TiAg E92, and I love them. I like matte black in general, but I felt that for the grilles I wanted them to look nicer rather than "stealthier". It keep the car looking classy lol

I think either way you will be happy.

raceyBMW · 04-05-2010, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineCloud9

I have a set of black chrome grilles which I ordered from adamaster about a year ago. Looks great on my monaco blue coupe w/ shadowline trim.

In my opinion, matte black makes the kidney grilles look like two giant holes. Need some reflective finishes from the grilles to complete the look.

Do you have some close up pictures of these grilles? I am really interested in how these look?

Thanks!

snareman · 04-05-2010, 11:31 PM

Here's a few pics of my gloss grills, with the old and new bumpers. I painted the lower mesh on the first bumper to match the grills.

Cloud9blue · 04-06-2010, 04:10 PM

if anyone is interested in black chrome grilles, here it is on my car.

SitDown · 04-06-2010, 04:39 PM

I have painted ones on my BSM coupe. Dont think Matte would have looked right for my color.

Dirty pics, but all I have...

04-04-2010, 07:56 PM	#24
Sherj Private First Class 12 Rep 191 Posts Drives: E92 335i coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: CNJ iTrader: (3)	I have the gloss black performance grill on my Monaco blue but I think either matte or gloss would look good on the space grey __________________ If all else fails pull the handbrake.
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UltraRacer13 Wannabe Track Rat 68 Rep 930 Posts Drives: 17 OG M2 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	I just threw the matte black on my e92 today. Looks great with the sapphire black metallic. Simple cheap effective mod. __________________ 2017 OG M2
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spdy330 Major General 530 Rep 6,149 Posts Drives: 05 Tundra, 15 FIT, 17 CRV Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chino Hills, CA iTrader: (163)	I was going to throw my money away on factory performance glossy E90 grills but thanks to everyone on the forum talking me out of it I went with matte black. I am glad I listened! They look great IMO. __________________ If you will be purchasing ANY AT&T services online or in store could you mention that you were referred by me? My Employee Referral ID is eo4489. This would be a great help and it costs you nothing, thank you!
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04-05-2010, 01:11 AM	#28
Cloud9blue Brigadier General 711 Rep 3,251 Posts Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY/NJ/MA iTrader: (13)	I have a set of black chrome grilles which I ordered from adamaster about a year ago. Looks great on my monaco blue coupe w/ shadowline trim. In my opinion, matte black makes the kidney grilles look like two giant holes. Need some reflective finishes from the grilles to complete the look. __________________ 09 BMW E92 335i: Top Mount EFR 7670 / Dinan / AP Racing / Wavetrac / TC Kline [Full Mod List] 07 BMW R1200S: Shine Yellow / Akrapovic / Ohlins 19 Volvo V90 T6: R-Design / Bowers & Wilkins / Polestar Optimization
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04-05-2010, 10:05 AM	#29
Shieldze1025 Keepin' America Free 72 Rep 1,260 Posts Drives: F10 535i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Haleiwa, HI iTrader: (7)	I have the performance glossy grilles on my TiAg E92, and I love them. I like matte black in general, but I felt that for the grilles I wanted them to look nicer rather than "stealthier". It keep the car looking classy lol I think either way you will be happy. __________________ F10 535i \| Retired: E60 ///M5 \| E92 335i "If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough" -Mario Andretti
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04-05-2010, 11:31 PM	#31
snareman Leave the gun. Take the Canoli. 9052 Rep 7,621 Posts Drives: ///M8 & X3 ///M40 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0)	Here's a few pics of my gloss grills, with the old and new bumpers. I painted the lower mesh on the first bumper to match the grills. __________________ Current: 2023 Santorini Blue ///M8 \|\|\| 2023 X3 M40 Retired: 2021 Enzian Blue ///M4 \|\|\| 2018 ///M4 \|\|\| 2017 ///M4 \|\|\| 2014 435i \|\|\| 2009 335i Coupe \|\|\| 2007 335i Coupe
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04-06-2010, 04:10 PM	#32
Cloud9blue Brigadier General 711 Rep 3,251 Posts Drives: around the potholes Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY/NJ/MA iTrader: (13)	if anyone is interested in black chrome grilles, here it is on my car. Attached Images __________________ 09 BMW E92 335i: Top Mount EFR 7670 / Dinan / AP Racing / Wavetrac / TC Kline [Full Mod List] 07 BMW R1200S: Shine Yellow / Akrapovic / Ohlins 19 Volvo V90 T6: R-Design / Bowers & Wilkins / Polestar Optimization
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04-06-2010, 04:39 PM	#33
SitDown . 8 Rep 247 Posts Drives: Huntin Again... Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	I have painted ones on my BSM coupe. Dont think Matte would have looked right for my color. Dirty pics, but all I have...
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