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      07-17-2013, 09:42 PM   #1
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Le Mans Blue with Matte or Gloss Black grills?

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I can't decide between Matte or Gloss Black grills for my 135i Le Mans Blue. I've been looking at pictures but can't make up my mind; for some pictures I'm not even certain which is which...

What do you guys think? What's the more popular choice for this color?

Thanks.
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      07-18-2013, 11:41 AM   #2
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I have a lemans blue also and was toying with the idea but decided to keep the chrome since it flows nicely then the black would since i dont have black trim on the outside of my car, but IMO gloss black would look much nicer
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      07-18-2013, 12:18 PM   #3
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Are the BMW performance Grills glossy?
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      07-18-2013, 12:24 PM   #4
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Are the BMW performance Grills glossy?
They are, I know a lot of people like the gloss but it looks funny to me with the bottom of the grill matte black. Never looked right to me.
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Hello,

I can't decide between Matte or Gloss Black grills for my 135i Le Mans Blue. I've been looking at pictures but can't make up my mind; for some pictures I'm not even certain which is which...

What do you guys think? What's the more popular choice for this color?

Thanks.
I am currently running the BMW Performance Grills and I prefer it over the all matte black ones. The gloss is only on the outside rim while the ribs are a semi-matte finish.
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      07-19-2013, 03:58 PM   #6
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I have Lemans Blue and opted for matte grills. Looks great.
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      07-19-2013, 04:47 PM   #7
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Has to be gloss in my opinion, love mine.
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Thanks everyone! So I see that new BMW Performance Grills can be had for $100 shipped. Maybe I'm not searching hard enough but aftermarket grills aren't much cheaper...?


If that's the case I will opt for these.
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Gloss looks much better
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Another option is LMB painted surrounds. Below is with matte slats.
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Hello,

I can't decide between Matte or Gloss Black grills for my 135i Le Mans Blue. I've been looking at pictures but can't make up my mind; for some pictures I'm not even certain which is which...

What do you guys think? What's the more popular choice for this color?

Thanks.
what color are your wheels...?
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Another option is LMB painted surrounds. Below is with matte slats.
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      07-21-2013, 02:08 PM   #13
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I like matte. But it depends in the person
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what color are your wheels...?
Stock BMW Silver.
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I went ahead with the BMW Performance Grills.
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