bought a set of performance grilles from this auction http://www.ebay.com/itm/200807147585...84.m1497.l2649 but the slats look matte although the outer surroundings are gloss black. are they like that or was I scammed? the slats have this part number 51137027061 while there's a paper with the number 51712155447 in the box and in the surrounding parts. for all of you who have performance grilles please check if your slats are gloss black or matte and let me know. thanks

 

Yes...OEM Gloss kidneys are gloss outside and matte\satin inside.

 

thanks mate, wow! nice to know they come that way. I was really worried thinking I was scammed.

 

I got mine from the dealer. Like you I was surprised as well. My car came with the original chrome. Then I tried the aftermarket matte black. I then bought the OEM black gloss but I haven't installed them yet. However, the OEM black center slats seemed slightly a tad glossier than the aftermarket matte but not quite gloss. In a sense that's why I described them as satin.

At this time I currently have the stock Chrome surround with the center "satin" black slats.

 

i think that's the route I'm going as I couldn't afford the whole window trim glossy black so in the meantime I bought the glossy center parts (b pillar and the c pillar) so my car will have chrome surrounds in the window and glossy center parts like the E class so I think the chrome kidney and black slats will complete the look while I buy the rest of the glossy black trim
btw btw do your slats have a part number enraved on the back? mine say 51137027061 behind one of te slats.
in any case, do you think it would look cooler with glossy slats, I am thinking of painting paint em

 

Mine are installed so I don't know if I can get to the part number. Paint it gloss. Try it. You can use gloss plasti-dip and just peel it off if you don't like it.

 

thanks, everybody's talkin bout that, where do I find that miracle product ? and how do I apply it?

 

You can get them from Lowes or Home Depot hardware stores. Or dipyourcar.com.

 

Gloss black or matte black grills are hands down one of the most popular mods for any customer whether its an E46 or F10.
For those not looking at painting their grills, we do have the Gloss black BMW performance grills or the matte black frills in stock and ready to ship out same day.

Give me a call directly at 714 582 3330 ext 8004 or ask for Gilbert when you call in.

 

Hey Gilbert,
Do you guys carry the grills with the gloss slats and chrome surrounds?