Your opinion with black on SGM

kisarci · 08-13-2022, 06:26 AM

I'll probably get bashed for this but that's ok, I don't mind.
Just wanted to get people's opinion on a paint combo.

I have an e92 in sparkling graphite metallic.
I'm planning on getting a new hood and trunk.
What are your thoughts on black hood/roof/trunk on SGM?
SGM is already pretty dark so I'm not sure if you would even notice it.

I don't want to wrap it because I've wrapped my other car and since I don't have a garage, the weather really deteriorates the wrap quickly.
Money isn't an issue so I'd like to get it painted instead of wrapped every few years.

Anyone have pictures or experience with this paint combo?
Thanks in advance!

(also I will be giving away my hood and trunk for free when the time comes. I am on Long Island)

Phil325i · 08-13-2022, 06:59 AM

Personal taste. I'm not a fan of black hood and trunk. You're right that it won't show up much on SGM unlike, say, white. I have a black wrapped roof which is invisible at some angles - see post #31 in this thread: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1410476

whyzee125 · 09-06-2022, 07:38 PM

IMO, paint it same color as the car. SGM is a beautiful color but the two tone would make it look like a salvage car that's being pieced back together.

Serf27 · 09-06-2022, 10:22 PM

You’ll be able to tell right away under lighting and it won’t look good imo.
Black roofs look good.

kisarci · 09-23-2022, 04:53 AM

I think i am going with no black and just painting it all SGM since i really do like the color.
I guess i was hopping on the bandwagon with this phase of black hood/roof/trunk combo lol.
Anyways, thanks for all the input guys, i appreciate it!

08-13-2022, 06:26 AM	#1
kisarci Lieutenant 64 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Your opinion with black on SGM I'll probably get bashed for this but that's ok, I don't mind. Just wanted to get people's opinion on a paint combo. I have an e92 in sparkling graphite metallic. I'm planning on getting a new hood and trunk. What are your thoughts on black hood/roof/trunk on SGM? SGM is already pretty dark so I'm not sure if you would even notice it. I don't want to wrap it because I've wrapped my other car and since I don't have a garage, the weather really deteriorates the wrap quickly. Money isn't an issue so I'd like to get it painted instead of wrapped every few years. Anyone have pictures or experience with this paint combo? Thanks in advance! (also I will be giving away my hood and trunk for free when the time comes. I am on Long Island) __________________ 07 335i e92
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08-13-2022, 06:59 AM	#2
Phil325i Brigadier General 616 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	Personal taste. I'm not a fan of black hood and trunk. You're right that it won't show up much on SGM unlike, say, white. I have a black wrapped roof which is invisible at some angles - see post #31 in this thread: https://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1410476 __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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09-06-2022, 10:22 PM	#4
Serf27 Brigadier General 2851 Rep 4,322 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sitting in a BMW. iTrader: (-1)	You’ll be able to tell right away under lighting and it won’t look good imo. Black roofs look good.
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09-23-2022, 04:53 AM	#5
kisarci Lieutenant 64 Rep 421 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	I think i am going with no black and just painting it all SGM since i really do like the color. I guess i was hopping on the bandwagon with this phase of black hood/roof/trunk combo lol. Anyways, thanks for all the input guys, i appreciate it! __________________ 07 335i e92
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09-06-2022, 07:38 PM	#3
whyzee125 Brigadier General 1679 Rep 3,645 Posts Drives: Dinan stage 2 335i Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chattanooga Tn iTrader: (0)	IMO, paint it same color as the car. SGM is a beautiful color but the two tone would make it look like a salvage car that's being pieced back together.
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