Black grills
08-20-2009, 05:57 PM
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My Ride: Black Sapphire
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what do you guys think of these?
I know most go with the "matte" look...not sure how these would be...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2005-2...d=p4506.c0.m245
I know most go with the "matte" look...not sure how these would be...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2005-2...d=p4506.c0.m245
08-20-2009, 09:51 PM
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I think those are the ones I have - they're not bad. People mostly like them, but I still prefer the originals only painted - which is what I'm planning to do - its cheaper and you don't have to wait for the shipping. If you haven't yet tried painting your grilles, search the DIY section - there are few write ups. I'm planning to do mine's bezels in glossy alpine white (to match the car) and center slats in matter black, but you can play around with that
08-21-2009, 06:01 AM
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My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
theyll look fine.. i have an alpine white car.. and my grills i installed are matte black.. i hate the shiny look.. just my 2cents..
08-21-2009, 06:14 AM
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I don't see the point of buying them already black, you can paint them yourself for about $15 and some time.
These seem also a little too cheap, IF ai were going to buy a set I'd rather get them from a trusted vendor - Trinity or Acute can help you out.
These seem also a little too cheap, IF ai were going to buy a set I'd rather get them from a trusted vendor - Trinity or Acute can help you out.
08-22-2009, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by pjinca' post='984436' date='Aug 21 2009, 10:14 AM
I don't see the point of buying them already black, you can paint them yourself for about $15 and some time.
These seem also a little too cheap, IF ai were going to buy a set I'd rather get them from a trusted vendor - Trinity or Acute can help you out.
These seem also a little too cheap, IF ai were going to buy a set I'd rather get them from a trusted vendor - Trinity or Acute can help you out.
08-22-2009, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by slm6715' post='984103' date='Aug 20 2009, 09:57 PM
what do you guys think of these?
I know most go with the "matte" look...not sure how these would be...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2005-2...d=p4506.c0.m245
I know most go with the "matte" look...not sure how these would be...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2004-2005-2...d=p4506.c0.m245
