Any pics of Gloss Black Grills?

Epacy2 · 01-03-2009, 08:52 PM

Preferably on IB?

MidwestBimmerFan · 01-03-2009, 10:16 PM

I'm interested in seing some pics too. I think gloss black would be a much cleaner look than flat black because all the window trim and mirror mounts are gloss black. The flat black just throws it all off.

SV Concepts III · 01-03-2009, 10:42 PM

Here is gloss black on Le Mans blue:

Frank@CEC · 01-03-2009, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Gloss black is hot, but I wonder what AW would look like?

Here is gloss black ring and matt center grill on AW.

knext21 · 01-03-2009, 11:57 PM

Hey frank, You carry those grills?

Frank@CEC · 01-04-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by knext21

Hey frank, You carry those grills?

We custom paint the factory grill. I think it looks best like this because it matches the mirror housings and shadowline trim. I also did the side vents in glossy black to match. Sorry about the poor pic quality.

michaeldorian · 01-04-2009, 12:26 AM

I agree. Glossy black would be the best due to the window trim.

knext21 · 01-04-2009, 01:55 AM

Wow that looks nicer than I thought it would. Would you guys have a set there at the shop or maybe that M3 there so i can see it in person?

GTM · 01-04-2009, 04:02 AM

I also think it looks better than flat black.

spyderco10 · 01-04-2009, 04:39 AM

flat black makes your car look like the grill is missing

RandyB · 01-04-2009, 09:22 AM

Glossy black looks great, and fits in better than matte black due to the trim as mentioned. Plus matte black looks like BBQ paint.

Epacy2 · 01-04-2009, 11:53 AM

Any vendors carry the gloss black grills?

Jersey Girl · 01-04-2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy2

Any vendors carry the gloss black grills?

+1

SV Concepts III · 01-04-2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Epacy2

Any vendors carry the gloss black grills?

We've got them for you

MMMorish · 01-04-2009, 02:22 PM

Those gloss black grills are really nice. I think I'm finally gonna have to pull the trigger on ones as I was totally on the fence with the matte ones.

I'll be in contact with you soon Nick!

Epacy2 · 01-04-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

We've got them for you

I don't see them on your site?
Also, is it just the surround that is gloss black? What finish are the slits in the grill?

aajami · 01-04-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nick@Jlevi SW

We've got them for you

I couldn't find them on the site, Nick. Where are they listed?

Also, would the Jet Black body-colored grills from Bimmian look the same as the gloss black?

John@BMW · 01-04-2009, 02:51 PM

here is my photoshop rendition of gloss black grills which I am currently in the process of trying to find some as well.

i also photoshopped the drop, side reflectors, blacked out hood vents and side vents too...

Epacy2 · 01-04-2009, 03:02 PM

Thanks. I think it looks meaner/more aggressive.

DLin17 · 01-04-2009, 03:38 PM

Bimmian looks like they sell painted grills. Jet black would probably be pretty close to the glossy look of the shadowline trim.

MidwestBimmerFan · 01-04-2009, 08:47 PM

Gloss black is definently the way to go.

Frank@CEC · 01-04-2009, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by knext21

Wow that looks nicer than I thought it would. Would you guys have a set there at the shop or maybe that M3 there so i can see it in person?

This M3 is at the shop everyday as it is my DD.

Come see it anytime.

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01-03-2009, 10:16 PM	#2
MidwestBimmerFan Private First Class Drives: E92 M3, 1995 E36 M3, 1976 2002 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Willowbrook, IL Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	I'm interested in seing some pics too. I think gloss black would be a much cleaner look than flat black because all the window trim and mirror mounts are gloss black. The flat black just throws it all off.

01-03-2009, 10:42 PM	#3
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara Posts: 17,029 iTrader: (13)	Here is gloss black on Le Mans blue:

01-03-2009, 11:57 PM	#5
knext21 Subscribed Drives: E92 M3 DCT (sold) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,050 iTrader: (4)	Hey frank, You carry those grills?

01-04-2009, 12:26 AM	#7
michaeldorian Captain Drives: Beater Nissan Truck Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 954 iTrader: (0)	I agree. Glossy black would be the best due to the window trim.

01-04-2009, 01:55 AM	#8
knext21 Subscribed Drives: E92 M3 DCT (sold) Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 1,050 iTrader: (4)	Wow that looks nicer than I thought it would. Would you guys have a set there at the shop or maybe that M3 there so i can see it in person?

01-04-2009, 04:02 AM	#9
GTM BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 1,035 iTrader: (2)	I also think it looks better than flat black.

01-04-2009, 09:22 AM	#11
RandyB Lieutenant Colonel Drives: '03 330i, '09 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,504 iTrader: (0)	Glossy black looks great, and fits in better than matte black due to the trim as mentioned. Plus matte black looks like BBQ paint.

01-04-2009, 11:53 AM	#12
Epacy2 Ire of the Regime Drives: BMWs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STL Posts: 1,209 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2008 M3 [0.00]	Any vendors carry the gloss black grills?

01-04-2009, 03:02 PM	#19
Epacy2 Ire of the Regime Drives: BMWs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STL Posts: 1,209 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2008 M3 [0.00]	Thanks. I think it looks meaner/more aggressive.

01-04-2009, 03:38 PM	#20
DLin17 Private First Class Drives: 08 E90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Boston Posts: 173 iTrader: (0)	Bimmian looks like they sell painted grills. Jet black would probably be pretty close to the glossy look of the shadowline trim.

01-04-2009, 08:47 PM	#21
MidwestBimmerFan Private First Class Drives: E92 M3, 1995 E36 M3, 1976 2002 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Willowbrook, IL Posts: 148 iTrader: (0)	Gloss black is definently the way to go.