M2C interior trim options: Black high-gloss??

jaymcars · 08-21-2018, 08:53 AM

Hey... is anyone else seriously considering building theirs with the Black high gloss trim instead of the matte carbon trim?

I am trying desperately to find pictures online but have been so far unsuccessful.

Any other's thoughts? ideas? or pictures on this....

Thanks!

MR. · 08-21-2018, 08:59 AM

All we have seen so far are carbon... I believe.

MR

tke743 · 08-21-2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by jaymcars

Hey... is anyone else seriously considering building theirs with the Black high gloss trim instead of the matte carbon trim?

But why wouldn't you want the burnt wicker trim.

RATED__M · 08-21-2018, 09:04 AM

I went to see a Hockenheim in person at my dealer the other day. It had the black trim. And a sunroof lol. It's the only picture I took but here you go. P.S, not sure why it's showing up blurry. It's completely clear on my phone

jaymcars · 08-21-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RATED__M

I went to see a Hockenheim in person at my dealer the other day. It had the black trim. And a sunroof lol. It's the only picture I took but here you go.

Oh wow!!! Thanks!! Glad you took a pic.

How much did sunroof lower ceiling? Could you tell?

Twinsturbo · 08-21-2018, 09:07 AM

I have chosen this option. I think the inside looks more clean with it. Even if you choose the carbon you will have black high gloss around your ventilation outlets near the doors so the carbon is one element too much in the interior for my taste. Youll have to take care of it though, think about how you clean it so it doesnt scratch.

Romo · 08-21-2018, 10:14 AM

The gloss is just too much a dust collector IMHO, carbon for me

cptobvious · 08-21-2018, 10:40 AM

Hey OP, thanks so much for starting this thread. I had spec'ed my order with the black high-gloss trim, but after reading everyone's comments here about how hard it is to keep clean and how prone to scratches it is, I did more searching on the forums, and there are lots of threads about how hard it is to maintain.

Given that... I just called up my SA and am changing my trim back to the carbon fiber!

jaymcars · 08-21-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Hey OP, thanks so much for starting this thread. I had spec'ed my order with the black high-gloss trim, but after reading everyone's comments here about how hard it is to keep clean and how prone to scratches it is, I did more searching on the forums, and there are lots of threads about how hard it is to maintain.

Given that... I just called up my SA and am changing my trim back to the carbon fiber!

You're welcome man! The struggle to decide is real lol

ryem3 · 08-21-2018, 11:16 AM

I picked it. Just for variety. Key to maintaining it, just leave it alone. Car went into production this week.

sobek305 · 08-21-2018, 02:18 PM

There’s no “just maintaining” it...it collects dust like crazy and the minute you wipe it you will scratch it.

Kleinacus · 08-21-2018, 02:36 PM

OP: I really did think about this. I looked at the samples back and forth in the dealer and slept on the decision. On paper, it would be different, simple, and "clean." In practice, I don't think it fits the car as well and well just be a PITA to maintain. I'd go CF if I were you.

Twinsturbo · 08-21-2018, 02:42 PM

Ive hade multiple cars with this kind of panels. Never scratched anyone so it looks bad or disturbed me, and I take care of my cars.. Dont get the scare at all!

nomoracin · 08-21-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cptobvious

Hey OP, thanks so much for starting this thread. I had spec'ed my order with the black high-gloss trim, but after reading everyone's comments here about how hard it is to keep clean and how prone to scratches it is, I did more searching on the forums, and there are lots of threads about how hard it is to maintain.

Given that... I just called up my SA and am changing my trim back to the carbon fiber!

Plus the high gloss trim produces glare at times, so cf all the way!

Xchange43 · 08-21-2018, 02:54 PM

I had a gloss trim in my 328 2013 and was a mess.. got scratched all the time even being super careful.. i love the dry carbon on my M2

heavyD^2 · 08-21-2018, 03:57 PM

Gloss black interior looks good as long as you never touch the panels...……….ever.

warrenw · 08-21-2018, 07:41 PM

I spec'd gloss black but somehow it dropped off my order so now I have carbon. I'm waiting to see what the carbon looks like in person before I buy gloss black and switch it out. If the carbon was wet carbon like on the m3 I would definitely keep it though, but I don't like the open weave.

ryem3 · 08-21-2018, 07:42 PM

I've wiped them, but if you go at them, you'll scratch them. The car already has gloss trim so it just adds more. It is a bit risky, but wtf. I'll be very curious about how the door panel trim survives.

nomoracin · 08-21-2018, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by warrenw

I spec'd gloss black but somehow it dropped off my order so now I have carbon. I'm waiting to see what the carbon looks like in person before I buy gloss black and switch it out. If the carbon was wet carbon like on the m3 I would definitely keep it though, but I don't like the open weave.

Fyi - some folks brought to my attention that the high gloss black may cause unwanted glare when driving...I was leaning towards high gloss black too before I heard that

warrenw · 08-21-2018, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nomoracin

Fyi - some folks brought to my attention that the high gloss black may cause unwanted glare when driving...I was leaning towards high gloss black too before I heard that

Glare? Really? They must be extremely shiny then... I wonder how much they cost from BMW, if it's cheap enough might as well buy some just to see what it looks like.

D22M2 · 08-22-2018, 03:54 AM

Glossy bits in interior of a sports car - why! (palm on face)

Davil · 08-22-2018, 07:15 AM

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Glossy bits in interior of a sports car - why! (palm on face)

It would be easier to apply some walnut contact on the smoother finish though.

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Twinsturbo Private First Class 23 Rep 130 Posts Drives: M2 Competiton AW MT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sweden iTrader: (0)	I have chosen this option. I think the inside looks more clean with it. Even if you choose the carbon you will have black high gloss around your ventilation outlets near the doors so the carbon is one element too much in the interior for my taste. Youll have to take care of it though, think about how you clean it so it doesnt scratch.
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cptobvious Captain 2532 Rep 825 Posts Drives: M2C HS DCT Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Hey OP, thanks so much for starting this thread. I had spec'ed my order with the black high-gloss trim, but after reading everyone's comments here about how hard it is to keep clean and how prone to scratches it is, I did more searching on the forums, and there are lots of threads about how hard it is to maintain. Given that... I just called up my SA and am changing my trim back to the carbon fiber!
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Kleinacus Captain 671 Rep 873 Posts Drives: M2C 6MT Build Week 33 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly Suburbs iTrader: (1)	OP: I really did think about this. I looked at the samples back and forth in the dealer and slept on the decision. On paper, it would be different, simple, and "clean." In practice, I don't think it fits the car as well and well just be a PITA to maintain. I'd go CF if I were you. __________________ 2019 m2c 6MT C33/29U/MDOE/4MC/ZEC/Z4G/Z09/AA mid/Remus Axle-back Race/Carbahn Stage 1 2014 B8.5 s4 6MT Monsoon Gray Metallic/Black Optics/RS Grille/GIAC Stage 1/AWE Touring Exhaust & S-Flo Intake/H&R Sway Bars/Bilstein PSS10
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