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Which matte black grills/kidneys are the "best"

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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by sd_dracula
thinking of getting my oem chrome grills replaced too but not 100% if i should go for matte or glossy (black chrome)
the car is carbon black and my guess is that the glossy black would look nicer (and lasts longer) as the matte gets "dirty" with time due to weather and needs to be helped with trim cleaner all the time to keep its color.
anyone can share their experience with either of them?
gloss black looks awesome as well. I think it depends on the overall look your trying to achieve, etc. But black is def the way to go aside from the chrome(barf), either way you cant go wrong, I have the gloss on my 550 and M and they look amazing!
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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 09:26 AM
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here is a sample shot installed, we also welcome local pickup

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Old Nov 8, 2010 | 07:00 PM
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Old Nov 15, 2010 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by E92-Lighting
here is a sample shot installed, we also welcome local pickup



is that matte black kidney grille or gloss black?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 11:35 AM
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Originally Posted by KeyserSoze
is that matte black kidney grille or gloss black?
its matte black but we also offer painted grilles
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 11:52 AM
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Does anybody offer a grill with the outside chrome ring but the bars are black?
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Old Nov 17, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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The part comes apart. Just swap it out if it's OEM.

It actually look better other way around, like so:
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