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Old 07-13-2006, 06:19 PM
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Which one looks better the glossy black or the flat black , im replacing my chrome window molding

Anyone has pictures?
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no pictures, definately go glossy black
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after install.... please post pic.

Originally Posted by eurotechnik' post='310518' date='Jul 13 2006, 09:16 PM
no pictures, definately go glossy black
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Agreed! glossy black, and if you find some for a good deal! pm me. many thanks.
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agreed...go with high gloss black if the price is right.

Then again you'll have to change out the door pillars as well, if you go with the black gloss

EBMC posted this pic on another thread:

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Hey busta, do you have the high gloss trim?????
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Originally Posted by bmw4life' post='310577' date='Jul 13 2006, 10:52 PM
Hey busta, do you have the high gloss trim?????
nope, mine still has the chrome trim I'll probably end up swapping it out with flat black...soon
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Though I agree the glossy is beautiful and looks better, I opted for the matte black because it was more forgiving in the long term for hand and fingerprints. I try to use the matte area to shut the door so I don't scratch up the painted handles! Am I anal or what!
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Originally Posted by Blackonblackonblack' post='310580' date='Jul 13 2006, 10:54 PM
Though I agree the glossy is beautiful and looks better, I opted for the matte black because it was more forgiving in the long term for hand and fingerprints. I try to use the matte area to shut the door so I don't scratch up the painted handles! Am I anal or what!
yea but matted black is harder to clean, oils from your fingers just stay on
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I suggest you wear gloves...ala Micheal Jackson to avoid those oil stains.....


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