OPINION NEEDED: Matte Black Grilles on Monaco? Photoshops included!

chrisE92 · 09-03-2008, 03:35 PM

I'm wondering what the matte black grilles would look like on a monaco blue E92, as well as the matte black vinyl window trim. I have some photoshops done, with comparisons to the stock chrome. Couldn't find any other member's cars through the search function, so let me know if I overlooked one.

But for the time being, I'd like to ask you all for your opinions!

nj335i · 09-03-2008, 03:40 PM

Matte black grill/trim looks great on any color. Go for it!

chrisE92 · 09-03-2008, 04:22 PM

bump... photoshopped pictures added

Project3 · 09-03-2008, 04:49 PM

honestly, in my opinion, I would get it painted to match the car color. I think that would look the best..

bavarian19 · 09-03-2008, 05:45 PM

With your front grills, I would only consider painting the outside ring of the kidney grills, and paint them to match monaco blue.

My E90 was in monaco blue, and the look of matte black on it was not the greatest. I went through the trouble of swapping out the matte black window trim for chrome window trim because it looked so out of place on a dark blue.

While I dislike most chrome, I think the chrome kidneys and window trim look good with monaco blue.

bavarian19 · 09-03-2008, 05:52 PM

There was a black E92 with 360 forged rims on the site a while back that did what I was talking about with the kidneys. It looked

mistermojorizin · 09-03-2008, 05:56 PM

keep the chrome outline and get the black inside. otherwise, there's not enough contrast. get rid of the chrome around the windows though.

just4kickz · 09-03-2008, 06:02 PM

i would paint match... but just know it's going to chip. matte black i don't think chips.

SV Concepts III · 09-03-2008, 06:34 PM

I would definitely do the black out but make sure to black out your window trim as well. On darker colors, I am not a fan of the paint match as it blends in too much. With the matte black, you get the stealth look but some contrast to make it visible.

chrisE92 · 09-03-2008, 06:36 PM

I'm actually not a fan of paint-matched kidneys, so its either matte black or stay with chrome.. Thanks for your opinions guys

Isaiah5411 · 09-03-2008, 06:38 PM

I vote for chrome window trim and grill rings with matte black grills. I like the contrast of having some chrome on monaco and how it compliments the wheels.

jgalaxy · 09-03-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chrisE92

I'm actually not a fan of paint-matched kidneys, so its either matte black or stay with chrome.. Thanks for your opinions guys

I was toying with the idea of carbon fiber kidney and mirror covers and paint match monaco for the window trim. Food for thought.

quiksilver1029 · 09-03-2008, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bavarian19

While I dislike most chrome, I think the chrome kidneys and window trim look good with monaco blue.

he has a point, yet matte black grilles make your car look more aggressive. with the monaco, id say chrome is more elegant look and black is sportier.

AV9 · 09-04-2008, 07:00 PM

looks good! go for it!

N54_Fan · 09-07-2008, 12:45 AM

I HAVE a Monaco Blue E93 and painted the outer ring of the kidney grill only. I have had people stop me and stare at the car and ask if it was M3 or another car. Every one notices the ring as body color. Even where I get it washed and serviced they have commented on it every time. Only do the ring and leave the slats chrome. It's subtle but looks HOT!!! I LOVE IT!!

UdubBadger · 09-07-2008, 12:51 AM

cant go wrong... too much OEM chrome IMO.

i say go matte or if you've got more $ to spend then go painted.

chrisE92 · 09-07-2008, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by N54_Fan

I HAVE a Monaco Blue E93 and painted the outer ring of the kidney grill only. I have had people stop me and stare at the car and ask if it was M3 or another car. Every one notices the ring as body color. Even where I get it washed and serviced they have commented on it every time. Only do the ring and leave the slats chrome. It's subtle but looks HOT!!! I LOVE IT!!

hmm i've definitely never seen painted with chrome slats before! I personally don't like painted on monaco cause I've seen it in person and it's just not for me.. your car is hot though, thanks for posting these pictures!

UdubBadger · 09-07-2008, 01:52 AM

looks like youre going matte black grilles then...

you def gotta do the side trim though

chrisE92 · 09-07-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by UdubBadger

looks like youre going matte black grilles then...

you def gotta do the side trim though

yeah of course, if I were to do the matte black grilles I'd definitely get the window trim done at the same time. Right now I'm debating if I should keep the chrome or go with the matte. ahh decisions decisions..

asdflkijd · 09-07-2008, 10:51 AM

On Monacco, I actually like the OEM grilles.. call me crazy but my friend's Monacco e92 looks amazing as it is

JoeyFiasco · 09-07-2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N54_Fan

I HAVE a Monaco Blue E93 and painted the outer ring of the kidney grill only. I have had people stop me and stare at the car and ask if it was M3 or another car. Every one notices the ring as body color. Even where I get it washed and serviced they have commented on it every time. Only do the ring and leave the slats chrome. It's subtle but looks HOT!!! I LOVE IT!!

It looks the best, even for my SBM I'm going to do the same thing. Color match and leave the chrome/silver inner slits

09-03-2008, 03:35 PM	#1
chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	OPINION NEEDED: Matte Black Grilles on Monaco? Photoshops included! I'm wondering what the matte black grilles would look like on a monaco blue E92, as well as the matte black vinyl window trim. I have some photoshops done, with comparisons to the stock chrome. Couldn't find any other member's cars through the search function, so let me know if I overlooked one. But for the time being, I'd like to ask you all for your opinions! Attached Images __________________ photos Last edited by chrisE92; 09-03-2008 at 04:23 PM..
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09-03-2008, 03:40 PM	#2
nj335i Modaholic 88 Rep 1,705 Posts Drives: with 3 pedals Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: East Coast iTrader: (7)	Matte black grill/trim looks great on any color. Go for it! __________________ Euro Delivery - April 2007
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09-03-2008, 04:22 PM	#3
chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	bump... photoshopped pictures added __________________ photos
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09-03-2008, 05:45 PM	#5
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	With your front grills, I would only consider painting the outside ring of the kidney grills, and paint them to match monaco blue. My E90 was in monaco blue, and the look of matte black on it was not the greatest. I went through the trouble of swapping out the matte black window trim for chrome window trim because it looked so out of place on a dark blue. While I dislike most chrome, I think the chrome kidneys and window trim look good with monaco blue.
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09-03-2008, 05:52 PM	#6
bavarian19 General 517 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	There was a black E92 with 360 forged rims on the site a while back that did what I was talking about with the kidneys. It looked
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09-03-2008, 05:56 PM	#7
mistermojorizin Lieutenant Colonel 40 Rep 1,657 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	keep the chrome outline and get the black inside. otherwise, there's not enough contrast. get rid of the chrome around the windows though. __________________ "KOPEYKA" /// Titanium Silver / Black Leather / Gray Poplar / Sport Package / Premium Package / 6MT / Feb 08 Production
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09-03-2008, 06:02 PM	#8
just4kickz boku no namae ha... 336 Rep 11,025 Posts Drives: 2006 BS 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: S. Bay Area, CA + Newark, NJ + ChiCity + True Blue iTrader: (11) Garage List 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	i would paint match... but just know it's going to chip. matte black i don't think chips. __________________ looking for a PreLCI Black Sapphire e90 front bumper without license plate holes "Akimbo shotguns. Broken wrists anyone? And don't give me that 'it's just a game' bull**. Where the are my akimbo interventions then?! One scope on each eye mother**er!!"
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09-03-2008, 06:34 PM	#9
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	I would definitely do the black out but make sure to black out your window trim as well. On darker colors, I am not a fan of the paint match as it blends in too much. With the matte black, you get the stealth look but some contrast to make it visible.
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09-03-2008, 06:36 PM	#10
chrisE92 Brigadier General 245 Rep 4,494 Posts Drives: Monaco Blue E92 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: LA to HB iTrader: (21)	I'm actually not a fan of paint-matched kidneys, so its either matte black or stay with chrome.. Thanks for your opinions guys __________________ photos
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09-03-2008, 06:38 PM	#11
Isaiah5411 Lieutenant Colonel 187 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: 2008 Montego Blue 328i E93 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Modagascar iTrader: (0)	I vote for chrome window trim and grill rings with matte black grills. I like the contrast of having some chrome on monaco and how it compliments the wheels.
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09-04-2008, 07:00 PM	#14
AV9 Brigadier General 137 Rep 4,314 Posts Drives: 2009 e92 m3 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: OC/SD iTrader: (7)	looks good! go for it! __________________ E92 M3: \| MRF Velaforza Exhaust \| BBS RIA (Custom Gold) \| AP Racing BBK \| AST Remote Reservoir Coilovers \| Revinora CRT \| G20 M340i: \| Stock AF \|
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09-07-2008, 12:45 AM	#15
N54_Fan Lieutenant 34 Rep 502 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: May 2008 Location: Parts unknown iTrader: (0)	I HAVE a Monaco Blue E93 and painted the outer ring of the kidney grill only. I have had people stop me and stare at the car and ask if it was M3 or another car. Every one notices the ring as body color. Even where I get it washed and serviced they have commented on it every time. Only do the ring and leave the slats chrome. It's subtle but looks HOT!!! I LOVE IT!! Attached Images
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09-07-2008, 12:51 AM	#16
UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	cant go wrong... too much OEM chrome IMO. i say go matte or if you've got more $ to spend then go painted.
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09-07-2008, 01:52 AM	#18
UdubBadger Banned 633 Rep 24,685 Posts Drives: '04 330i ZHP Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (22) Garage List 2004 BMW 330i ZHP [9.50] 2011 135i [7.46] 2008 328xi [8.76]	looks like youre going matte black grilles then... you def gotta do the side trim though
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09-07-2008, 10:51 AM	#20
asdflkijd Aberry is a scammer 559 Rep 5,507 Posts Drives: SGM E92 335i, AM E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (14) Garage List 2008 E92 335i [10.00] 2007 E90 335i (Reti ... [9.00]	On Monacco, I actually like the OEM grilles.. call me crazy but my friend's Monacco e92 looks amazing as it is
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