Gloss vs Matte Front Grills

Rupes · 06-07-2014, 08:16 PM

Anyone have some insight on what would look better on a Jerez Black car? I'm worried the gloss might look a bit funny since the rest of the car is a dark blue, but that seems to be the more popular option.

Alex07M3 · 06-07-2014, 11:45 PM

I had mate grills before and tought it looked cheap, can't be happier with the OEM black chromes, the color is a perfect match with the carbon fiber!

nicebraces · 06-08-2014, 12:47 AM

: How about just leave them stock chrome to provide contrast?

1MOREMOD · 06-08-2014, 12:48 AM

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: How about just leave them stock chrome to provide contrast?

Hell no

dagolfpro · 06-08-2014, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex07M3

I had mate grills before and tought it looked cheap, can't be happier with the OEM black chromes, the color is a perfect match with the carbon fiber!

Totally agree. Bought matte black and took it off as soon as I OEM Black ones came in.

Rupes · 06-08-2014, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex07M3

I had mate grills before and tought it looked cheap, can't be happier with the OEM black chromes, the color is a perfect match with the carbon fiber!

Totally agree. Bought matte black and took it off as soon as I OEM Black ones came in.

Thanks guys. Who sells the oem ones? I assume this is glossy black without the chrome, right?

Rupes · 06-08-2014, 07:30 AM

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: How about just leave them stock chrome to provide contrast?

Hey, I totally get your point. I saw an M3 yesterday with the black grills and thought it looked way better. In pictures I thought they looked awful. Funny how that works.

zorrro · 06-09-2014, 09:16 PM

I have Jerez Black and went with the matte black grills but jerez black side gills. I like the grills more than stock but am wondering if I shouldn't have gone with gloss black instead. I know, I know gotta get rid of the yellow angel eyes ...

Need4Speed_Motorsports · 06-10-2014, 08:20 PM

I would do Gloss Black if it was my car. Can't go wrong either way.

foam · 06-11-2014, 12:01 AM

I have an AW but I switched from Matte to the Black Chrome and will never go back. It looks a lot better. If I had a JB, I'd do gloss black.

Blindside_137 · 06-11-2014, 07:46 AM

Black chrome, there will be a little contrast yes but that's a good thing.

nyusigep · 06-11-2014, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex07M3

I had mate grills before and tought it looked cheap, can't be happier with the OEM black chromes, the color is a perfect match with the carbon fiber!

I agree

I think the matte grill looks like you painted it yourself with a spray can. The black chrome looks much better.

Rupes · 06-11-2014, 10:02 AM

Is there a vendor you guys recommend for OEM gloss grills? I see a lot of third parties, but not sure who has the best fitment.

Alex07M3 · 06-11-2014, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rupes

Is there a vendor you guys recommend for OEM gloss grills? I see a lot of third parties, but not sure who has the best fitment.

http://bmwpartspros.com/

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