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Old 06-07-2009, 09:18 PM
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Old 06-07-2009, 09:19 PM
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Consider debadge with black, otherwise matte.
Old 06-07-2009, 09:23 PM
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Hi
Matte, we call it flat black as well
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='903936' date='Jun 8 2009, 06:26 AM
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im looking to change my badge to "5 - d" in chrome
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I vote gloss

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Old 06-08-2009, 07:28 AM
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Originally Posted by khooger' post='903730' date='Jun 7 2009, 10:26 PM
What do you guys think ...on my sapphire black ...matte black or black high gloss.....545i..lettering? Can't decide?
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I'll join the majority and say matte. BTW- matte is not the same as flat. It has a slight luster to it.
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One more for matte....


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