Gloss, matte, or CF grilles on Space Gray?

mestes1999 · 04-25-2013, 01:52 PM

I have a Space Gray M3 on order, and want to do black kidney grilles.

Just trying to decide if gloss black, matte black, or carbon fiber will look better. I also plan on doing the OEM CF Spoiler.

Are the other black accent trim pieces on the car gloss or matte?

Longbow64 · 04-25-2013, 02:37 PM

Set this thread up as a poll, but I obviously think gloss black looks best. I have some carbon fiber accessories as well, but I think its a little too much for the grills.

Denk · 04-25-2013, 04:22 PM

I'd get the edition grill/gil set, totally matches the glossy cf splitters/spoiler. Also look into the cf mirror caps. I had all of these on at one time or another on my SG e92. These will add a little aggressive/sporty look and retain the classiness. Here's a pic of mine showing edition set plus cf mirror caps.

mestes1999 · 04-25-2013, 04:40 PM

Thanks for the info. Sorry I'm sure this is a dumb question, I keep hearing about these "edition" grilles, but... What edition? Like an anniversary edition or something?

Plus I don't see these edition ones listed on any parts sites. All I see are the OEM gloss black, and then aftermarket ones in other colors.

info@trinityautosport · 04-25-2013, 04:41 PM

I personally would do matte, matches the lower grill of the bumper.

Peahi · 04-25-2013, 04:50 PM

Edition grills and gills all the way. Get those and your painted reflectors from IND.

I've see matte grills and over time they just look like cheap plastic.

Longbow64 · 04-25-2013, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nerwyll@trinityautosport

I personally would do matte, matches the lower grill of the bumper.

I painted that gloss black too. Can't tell too much of a difference until you park next to an M3 that's a couple years old.

Blindside_137 · 04-25-2013, 05:29 PM

Get the gloss black or edition black chrome.

The matte looks cheap when the sun hits it. Although it does match my window and mirror trim on my vert..

mdosu · 04-25-2013, 07:30 PM

I have the Edition version, I prefer gloss. Is there a major price difference between all 3? I would think matte should be significantly cheaper...anyone can make it matte..

mdosu · 04-25-2013, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mestes1999

Thanks for the info. Sorry I'm sure this is a dumb question, I keep hearing about these "edition" grilles, but... What edition? Like an anniversary edition or something?

Plus I don't see these edition ones listed on any parts sites. All I see are the OEM gloss black, and then aftermarket ones in other colors.

OEM Gloss = Edition.

In 2009 BMW released a M3 in Europe called BMW M3 Edition or something to that effect, and that car came with all the gloss black parts.

http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/car/4...-Edition-.html

Wyfi · 05-20-2013, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blindside_137

Get the gloss black or edition black chrome.

The matte looks cheap when the sun hits it. Although it does match my window and mirror trim on my vert..

+1

I had the matte, and flipped it out to edition. Much better and looks meaner overall.

Blindside_137 · 05-22-2013, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wyfi

+1

I had the matte, and flipped it out to edition. Much better and looks meaner overall.

nice, I should get my edition grilles in by tomorrow

W/// · 05-22-2013, 01:53 PM

Gloss for sure

beam3er · 05-23-2013, 01:56 AM

I have gloss black on my space gray, looks great!

GOLFFRR · 05-23-2013, 06:42 AM

OEM performance accent are what looks best on SG IMO. Thats what I have on my SG and its looks perfect.

HK8888 · 05-23-2013, 08:48 PM

Gloss is the best!

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Denk Brigadier General 1006 Rep 3,341 Posts Drives: 2021 X5M Join Date: May 2011 Location: PNW iTrader: (2)	I'd get the edition grill/gil set, totally matches the glossy cf splitters/spoiler. Also look into the cf mirror caps. I had all of these on at one time or another on my SG e92. These will add a little aggressive/sporty look and retain the classiness. Here's a pic of mine showing edition set plus cf mirror caps.
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mestes1999 Second Lieutenant 81 Rep 221 Posts Drives: 2021 M3 Comp Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Midland, TX iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info. Sorry I'm sure this is a dumb question, I keep hearing about these "edition" grilles, but... What edition? Like an anniversary edition or something? Plus I don't see these edition ones listed on any parts sites. All I see are the OEM gloss black, and then aftermarket ones in other colors.
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Peahi Captain 13 Rep 682 Posts Drives: 2012 M3 CPE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Edition grills and gills all the way. Get those and your painted reflectors from IND. I've see matte grills and over time they just look like cheap plastic. __________________
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Blindside_137 Lieutenant General 6710 Rep 10,598 Posts Drives: 2011.75 SSII E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (2)	Get the gloss black or edition black chrome. The matte looks cheap when the sun hits it. Although it does match my window and mirror trim on my vert..
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