Need your opinion.. GLOSS vs MATTE grille and trim

BAL278 · 08-19-2011, 01:33 PM

Ok, I apologize if you think this is not thread-worthy (I can agree) or if this is in the wrong section, BUT I need your input..

I have a Jet Black e92 in sig, and need help deciding between the following:
(I am ordering the black lower mesh grills, currently have matte black kidney grills)
-Matte vs Gloss Black Kidney Grills
-Matte vs Gloss Black Shadowline Trim

ItsmeX5 · 08-19-2011, 01:55 PM

what other mods u gunna do? depends on rims i guess but to be safe id go matte

BAL278 · 08-19-2011, 01:57 PM

I'll probably Keep the stock rims.. if I do get rims, I don't want the murdered out look, so I'd get gunmetal

shanecarmaster1 · 08-19-2011, 02:03 PM

Oh please please please do glossy, it looks so classy but mean at the same time. Matte just looks baseline and cheap.

myfly335 · 08-19-2011, 02:07 PM

gloss is much better

nenadbogar · 08-19-2011, 02:08 PM

gloss

Hey Ant · 08-19-2011, 02:09 PM

Depends if you like contrast, but I personally like gloss black grill on a black e9x

BAL278 · 08-19-2011, 02:11 PM

with other colors, I love the matte look, after seeing the matte on my jet black car.. I was having 2nd thoughts.. that's why I recruited your help.. thanks guys

piero_cro · 08-19-2011, 02:13 PM

I went matte black kidneys on my black e92, kinda like that 'oh look the grills are not glossy' look

BAL278 · 08-19-2011, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by piero_cro

I went matte black kidneys on my black e92, kinda like that 'oh look the grills are not glossy' look

I have that look now, looks GREAT from far way, but I'm a stickler for details, and its not PERFECT

Sara · 08-19-2011, 02:18 PM

I have matte grilles and trim. You can see it here in the first photo
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574313

piero_cro · 08-19-2011, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAL278

I have that look now, looks GREAT from far way, but I'm a stickler for details, and its not PERFECT

it's easy to disassemble and we can paint it gloss/matte in an instant

either way its a great mod

gl with future ones

BAL278 · 08-19-2011, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sara504

I have matte grilles and trim. You can see it here in the first photo
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574313

Yeah I was looking at your car before.. Its beautiful

JS82 · 08-19-2011, 02:48 PM

Get gloss black you will love it!
Those are my OEM Gloss Black Perfomance Grilles:

Wrapped my window trim in gloss black vinyl and I think it's perfect, gloss has a very sporty but classy look.

BAL278 · 08-19-2011, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JS82

Get gloss black you will love it!
Those are my OEM Gloss Black Perfomance Grilles:

Wrapped my window trim in gloss black vinyl and I think it's perfect, gloss has a very sporty but classy look.

Alright.. I'm sold

FRRYY · 08-19-2011, 03:11 PM

yea its a tough call. On my e92 AW, gloss black was an easy choice for me.

But on a black car thats glossy, matte black wouldn't be a terrible choice. I suppose it would depend on the rest of your car. (shadowline trim, wheels, etc)

JTO24 · 08-19-2011, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAL278

Alright.. I'm sold

+1000

SV Concepts III · 08-19-2011, 04:37 PM

I like matte black on all colors EXCEPT for OEM black cars, the matte black just look incomplete, they look like you forgot to paint them. I think on a black car you go with Gloss or body color. I vote Gloss.

BAL278 · 08-19-2011, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Edison@JleviSW

I like matte black on all colors EXCEPT for OEM black cars, the matte black just look incomplete, they look like you forgot to paint them. I think on a black car you go with Gloss or body color. I vote Gloss.

Thats EXACTLY how i felt when I put my matte black grills on

mastermayhm · 08-19-2011, 10:09 PM

gloss

Ghoti · 08-19-2011, 10:44 PM

Yep, definitely gloss.

SpaceGrayE90 · 08-20-2011, 12:25 PM

gloss

08-19-2011, 01:33 PM	#1
BAL278 Major 48 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	Need your opinion.. GLOSS vs MATTE grille and trim Ok, I apologize if you think this is not thread-worthy (I can agree) or if this is in the wrong section, BUT I need your input.. I have a Jet Black e92 in sig, and need help deciding between the following: (I am ordering the black lower mesh grills, currently have matte black kidney grills) -Matte vs Gloss Black Kidney Grills -Matte vs Gloss Black Shadowline Trim __________________ 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red VTT Stage 1+// Procede V5//VRSF DPs//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash Apex EC-7//Michelin PSS//Dinan CAI
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ItsmeX5 Lieutenant 22 Rep 458 Posts Drives: 2018 X5, 2013 M5, 2007 SL55 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (2)	what other mods u gunna do? depends on rims i guess but to be safe id go matte
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08-19-2011, 01:57 PM	#3
BAL278 Major 48 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	I'll probably Keep the stock rims.. if I do get rims, I don't want the murdered out look, so I'd get gunmetal __________________ 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red VTT Stage 1+// Procede V5//VRSF DPs//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash Apex EC-7//Michelin PSS//Dinan CAI
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08-19-2011, 02:03 PM	#4
shanecarmaster1 Lieutenant 57 Rep 550 Posts Drives: e90 325i, F01 750Li, e38 740i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Oh please please please do glossy, it looks so classy but mean at the same time. Matte just looks baseline and cheap. __________________ A BMW can be described in one simple, yet true statement, "From the outside you don't understand, from the inside you can't explain." How true is THAT?!
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08-19-2011, 02:07 PM	#5
myfly335 Lieutenant 61 Rep 487 Posts Drives: 2011 e90 sport pkg ALL BLACK Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Hicksville, New York iTrader: (4) Garage List 2011 BMW 335 [0.00]	gloss is much better
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08-19-2011, 02:08 PM	#6
nenadbogar First Lieutenant 58 Rep 361 Posts Drives: x6 f16 m sport Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Serbia iTrader: (1)	gloss
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08-19-2011, 02:09 PM	#7
Hey Ant Colonel 143 Rep 2,284 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: 818 Los Angeles iTrader: (18)	Depends if you like contrast, but I personally like gloss black grill on a black e9x
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08-19-2011, 02:11 PM	#8
BAL278 Major 48 Rep 1,010 Posts Drives: E92 335xi JB Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: North NJ iTrader: (3)	with other colors, I love the matte look, after seeing the matte on my jet black car.. I was having 2nd thoughts.. that's why I recruited your help.. thanks guys __________________ 2008 335xi Jet Black//Coral Red VTT Stage 1+// Procede V5//VRSF DPs//AMS FMIC//KW V1//M3 Sways & Sub Bushings// Alpina AT flash Apex EC-7//Michelin PSS//Dinan CAI
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08-19-2011, 02:13 PM	#9
piero_cro diesel 1 Rep 86 Posts Drives: BMW e92 325D Join Date: May 2011 Location: Zagreb, Croatia iTrader: (0)	I went matte black kidneys on my black e92, kinda like that 'oh look the grills are not glossy' look
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08-19-2011, 02:18 PM	#11
Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	I have matte grilles and trim. You can see it here in the first photo http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=574313
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08-19-2011, 02:48 PM	#14
JS82 Captain 29 Rep 659 Posts Drives: '08 E92 328i 6MT Jet Black Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA USA iTrader: (12)	Get gloss black you will love it! Those are my OEM Gloss Black Perfomance Grilles: Wrapped my window trim in gloss black vinyl and I think it's perfect, gloss has a very sporty but classy look.
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08-19-2011, 03:11 PM	#16
FRRYY First Lieutenant 25 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 2008 AW e92 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (1)	yea its a tough call. On my e92 AW, gloss black was an easy choice for me. But on a black car thats glossy, matte black wouldn't be a terrible choice. I suppose it would depend on the rest of your car. (shadowline trim, wheels, etc)
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08-19-2011, 04:37 PM	#18
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I like matte black on all colors EXCEPT for OEM black cars, the matte black just look incomplete, they look like you forgot to paint them. I think on a black car you go with Gloss or body color. I vote Gloss.
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08-19-2011, 10:09 PM	#20
mastermayhm Brigadier General 270 Rep 4,773 Posts Drives: F90 M5 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: INPLS, IN iTrader: (13)	gloss __________________ e90 330 > e90 LCI N54 > e70 x5 50i > f12 M6 GC > f15 x5 50i > f90 M5
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08-19-2011, 10:44 PM	#21
Ghoti Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Yep, definitely gloss. __________________ SG e92 335i 6MT / Pure Stg2 DD / JB4 + MHD BEF / ETS FMIC / Dinan CAI / AR DPs / Stage 2 LPFP / Spec 3+ / Spec SMFW / MFactory LSD / KW V2 SCs / Vibrant 1792s e36 M3 ... gone but not forgotten
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08-20-2011, 12:25 PM	#22
SpaceGrayE90 Private First Class 1 Rep 132 Posts Drives: Space Gray 335 E90 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Your moms house iTrader: (0)	gloss __________________ Disclaimer: You may not like what i have to say. Deal with it.
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