Matte Black Vs Gloss Black Front Kidney Grill

Kit523 · 04-23-2009, 02:23 PM

CF grill and painted grill FTW

WCM3 · 04-23-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BzzzBom

The OEM ones are available for the e9x models at getbmwparts.com

I only found them on there for the e90/e91..

Arthur3E92 · 04-23-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Lowcruzr

Where can one purchase GLOSSY kidneys like the ones above?

I did that myself, just go to some car store, buy primer, gloss black paint, and clear coat. Just take your time, sand well and it'll turn out well

I'll try and take some more pictures later for the fellow who wanted some more.

Quisp · 04-23-2009, 10:50 PM

I like the glossy. It looks better to me. I thought that the matte finish made them look worn but it is personal preference. If you have shiny blasck trim then go gloss, matte trimgot matte. The continuity will looke better than mixing.

Here are some pics of my grills, gloss on TiAg.

kirvan599 · 04-23-2009, 11:17 PM

+1 on gloss black

Topless 335i · 04-23-2009, 11:24 PM

gloss black ftw

Molos 2003 · 04-24-2009, 08:55 PM

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It's a matter of preference to each is own. I prefer uniformity.

PNF · 04-25-2009, 12:31 AM

it depends on the car... IMO.. if you have a silver car, and silver doesnt really stand out shinny, gloss black would look weird.... I have Matte Black.. thought about glossy, but didnt want the glossy / shinny look from my grill.. just want the contrast.

Vudoo4u2 · 04-27-2009, 04:35 AM

Ive got mine jet black on the outer rings, and kept the silver on the verticals, goes perfect with a black car

(apologies for the sizing on the pic)

Malek@MRF · 04-27-2009, 01:44 PM

Gloss black 100%

Oh and VooDoo.. Keeping the factory vertical slats is the BEST. I agree. It's aggressive and elegant at the same time.

just4kickz · 04-27-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

yeah, I pretty much avoid mwarsh1's threads. I don't need any more infractions right now.

how many do u have? i think i have one... i can't remember anymore. if i do have one it was from back in the day when i was a newbbb

E92-Lighting · 04-28-2009, 03:52 PM

matte black

Primetime328i · 04-28-2009, 03:55 PM

Matte Black

BzzzBom · 04-28-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by WCM3

I only found them on there for the e90/e91..

They have been available for about 7-10 days. I have them on order.

The Cleaner · 04-28-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Vudoo4u2

Ive got mine jet black on the outer rings, and kept the silver on the verticals, goes perfect with a black car

(apologies for the sizing on the pic)

This is the best IMO, but I cant find anyone that offers it and my car is Sapphire black so I need a professional job to get a good match.

oilcrankinject · 04-28-2009, 09:11 PM

Matt black gills for me with painter outer trim.

shragon · 04-28-2009, 09:33 PM

either gloss or matte look great imho.

i went with gloss black.

Quisp · 04-29-2009, 12:23 AM

I like the black with paint match outer. Those look nice. The silver with paint match looks great too!
Might have to get a set and change it up once in a while.

isugoo · 04-29-2009, 12:58 AM

gloss black looks hot!

Bonefish · 05-06-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by shragon

either gloss or matte look great imho.

i went with gloss black.

Hey your car looks awesome! I have the same color...so, I wanted to see where you got your black gloss grills from so, I can get the exact same ones!!

I really appreciate it!

Bonefish · 05-06-2009, 08:40 PM

Shragon...how did you get the piece in the bottom grill that runs across in chrome in black? Paint over it?

catch · 05-06-2009, 11:05 PM

i have matte now, i think im swapping to gloss. looks hot!

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Quisp Does not play well with others 80 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	I like the glossy. It looks better to me. I thought that the matte finish made them look worn but it is personal preference. If you have shiny blasck trim then go gloss, matte trimgot matte. The continuity will looke better than mixing. Here are some pics of my grills, gloss on TiAg. Attached Images __________________
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04-24-2009, 08:55 PM	#51
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04-28-2009, 09:11 PM	#60
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04-28-2009, 09:33 PM	#61
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04-29-2009, 12:23 AM	#62
Quisp Does not play well with others 80 Rep 1,787 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (4)	I like the black with paint match outer. Those look nice. The silver with paint match looks great too! Might have to get a set and change it up once in a while. __________________
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catch Major General 668 Rep 7,148 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (27)	i have matte now, i think im swapping to gloss. looks hot! __________________ 2016 F80 M3 Mineral White/Sakhir Orange 2013 BMW S1000RR Flat Silver <stolen> 2007 BMW E92 335i Jet Black/Jade Grey <sold>
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