So, Matte or Glossy Black Grill -Window trim Black or Saphire black?
02-07-2010, 10:18 PM
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My Ride: 02" Porsche Carrera 911
So FINALLY i'm changing up some things on my car, i ordered and recieved the M5 Front plus lip from umnitza *still waiting to put it on & get painted* ordered an ACS rear spoiler from ebay, & now i'm thinking since i'm doing all this to my car i should get rid of the Chrome trim & grill (even though my wheels are Black with Chrome lips)
So 1st question: Should i go with a Matte Black front grill or a painted glossy grill (wont it chip from rocks though?) I was thinking the matte black looks too cheap & like plastic plus my car is Saphire Black (black metallic)
2nd: I'm gonna get the chrome window door trim painted do i need to match that paint to my car or is it just a solid Black i should get it painted.
Need some opinions guys, thanks!
02-08-2010, 05:45 AM
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I'm thinking about this mod and came across http://www.bmwshadowline.com/
Has anyone used this or are most people painting or going with OEM trim ?
Has anyone used this or are most people painting or going with OEM trim ?
02-08-2010, 05:55 AM
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I say whatever you choose to do witht he grill do the same with the trim.
02-08-2010, 09:30 AM
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I'm thinking about this mod and came across http://www.bmwshadowline.com/
Has anyone used this or are most people painting or going with OEM trim ?
Has anyone used this or are most people painting or going with OEM trim ?
02-08-2010, 05:50 PM
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Gloss for sure. Trinity got um.
Looks simple enough for a DIY https://5series.net/forums/topic/282..._1#entry308282
Paint is too permanent for me. If i ever changed my mind about the snap on you can just remove it. And put something else on.
Looks simple enough for a DIY https://5series.net/forums/topic/282..._1#entry308282
Paint is too permanent for me. If i ever changed my mind about the snap on you can just remove it. And put something else on.
02-08-2010, 09:10 PM
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Gloss for sure. Trinity got um.
Looks simple enough for a DIY https://5series.net/forums/topic/282..._1#entry308282
Paint is too permanent for me. If i ever changed my mind about the snap on you can just remove it. And put something else on.
Looks simple enough for a DIY https://5series.net/forums/topic/282..._1#entry308282
Paint is too permanent for me. If i ever changed my mind about the snap on you can just remove it. And put something else on.
02-08-2010, 09:12 PM
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I'm thinking about this mod and came across http://www.bmwshadowline.com/
Has anyone used this or are most people painting or going with OEM trim ?
Has anyone used this or are most people painting or going with OEM trim ?
02-08-2010, 10:42 PM
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Gloss for sure. Trinity got um.
Looks simple enough for a DIY https://5series.net/forums/topic/282..._1#entry308282
Paint is too permanent for me. If i ever changed my mind about the snap on you can just remove it. And put something else on.
Looks simple enough for a DIY https://5series.net/forums/topic/282..._1#entry308282
Paint is too permanent for me. If i ever changed my mind about the snap on you can just remove it. And put something else on.
thanks for the support Mike
02-09-2010, 11:49 AM
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Thanks for your view on this tex_phil. I too thought about it being tricky round the corners. So looks like its gotta be paint or OEM. By the way your Umnitza M5 rear bumper looks great....nice colour too. I've never seen a white E60 in the UK....has anyone ? Is white only available in US ?