Help me decide, gloss or matte black grille?

picus · 12-18-2006, 05:10 PM

Heya. So I am sort of torn, yes I know matte looks more aggressive and gloss looks more "classy", and I was leaning towards gloss but the wear issue has me worried.

Color is sparkling graphite, e92 coupe, wheels are:

http://dpe-wheels.com/images/3animation.gif (which will sort of match the gloss too).

I'd just like to hear conflicting opinions before I order!

Cheers.

KL2DC · 12-18-2006, 05:30 PM

I would go with gloss or even better (if you can source them), SG color coded. Matt wouldn't work well with your SG, imho.

picus · 12-18-2006, 05:43 PM

Not sure why this got moved to the wheels forum, but oh well!

OK, so one for gloss. The wear issues with chips doesn't freak you out at all? I guess it's something I could re-order if it got destroyed.

SG color-coded, I didn't even think of that!

KL2DC · 12-18-2006, 06:22 PM

For rock chips, I suppose you could clear bra the grilles

uhaulball · 12-18-2006, 06:33 PM

Matte, 100%

i've been to two meets in NY, i saw mds82's SG car with matte grille, and ive seen Mark Chen's SG car with glossy black grille, both in person. I like both, the black grille really matches the SG color well, but personally i prefer the Matte finish. I personally also have a matte black grille, on Black Sapphire.

edit: wait, where the heck are they selling black grilles for the e92?? is it even on the market yet?

picus · 12-18-2006, 07:24 PM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=24

Thanks for the thoughts! Even with the gloss black wheels I'm going with? That's my real concern.

uhaulball · 12-18-2006, 07:43 PM

maybe this will help answer that question.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39823

19" Lexion, gloss black/polished lip, and matte grille.

ALPINE6SPD · 12-19-2006, 12:09 PM

gloss with gloss

12-18-2006, 05:10 PM	#1
picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Help me decide, gloss or matte black grille? Heya. So I am sort of torn, yes I know matte looks more aggressive and gloss looks more "classy", and I was leaning towards gloss but the wear issue has me worried. Color is sparkling graphite, e92 coupe, wheels are: http://dpe-wheels.com/images/3animation.gif (which will sort of match the gloss too). I'd just like to hear conflicting opinions before I order! Cheers.
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Not sure why this got moved to the wheels forum, but oh well! OK, so one for gloss. The wear issues with chips doesn't freak you out at all? I guess it's something I could re-order if it got destroyed. SG color-coded, I didn't even think of that!
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12-18-2006, 06:33 PM	#5
uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	Matte, 100% i've been to two meets in NY, i saw mds82's SG car with matte grille, and ive seen Mark Chen's SG car with glossy black grille, both in person. I like both, the black grille really matches the SG color well, but personally i prefer the Matte finish. I personally also have a matte black grille, on Black Sapphire. edit: wait, where the heck are they selling black grilles for the e92?? is it even on the market yet? __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...3&postcount=24 Thanks for the thoughts! Even with the gloss black wheels I'm going with? That's my real concern.
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uhaulball Brigadier General 195 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: e90 330xi Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (11)	maybe this will help answer that question. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39823 19" Lexion, gloss black/polished lip, and matte grille. __________________ '06 bsm e90 330xi : 18" VMR CSL : KW V3 : GruppeM Rep Intake : UUC/Corsa Catback : Hartge Lip : ACS Roof Spoiler OEM CF Trunk Spoiler : CF Emblems. Pillars. Mirror. Grille : LUXER12 led plate : V1 Hardwired : OG.longtran e90post sticker! circa 2005
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ALPINE6SPD Lieutenant General 156 Rep 10,411 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Highland Lakes NJ iTrader: (2)	gloss with gloss __________________ 2010 AW e90 328i: 6 speed, Black Leather, Dark Wood trim, ZPP, ZCW, ZVP,ZSP, Nav, Xenon BMW Performance CF Rear spolier and Gloss black grills 2008 Candy White MKV GTI 2.0T 6 Speed Manul Gone 2008 AW X3 3.0si: 6 speed Returned 2006 AW e90 330i: 6 speed Dinan Stage 1 Returned
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