Pics - 2012 Black Sapphire Metallic 135i #glossy #clean #wet #BSM #bmwperformance

[MikesBMW]

Originally Posted by thehalcyon

Wow Superb shots Mike! Black really looks stunning when its clean like that. Did you detail yourself?

Thanks. Yea just took my time to hand wash and detail it. No buffers or anything.

[Cavpilot2k]

Gorgeous.
My first 135 was Jet black. My current one is BSM. The BSM is a hair more tolerant of picking up a little dust and not showing it. The Jet Black was the worst to keep looking nice, but the best when all polished up.
I love black on black with the shadowline, which is why one of my requirements when looking for another (black) 135 was M sport.
And I have the all black grilles on my new one, but I kept the chrome for the three years I had my old one. I like both in their own way. With my current one, I am going to go with clear corners and painted eyebrows eventually to complete the look (along with matte black 135 badge).
Keeping the satin 261 wheels though - I don't actually like black wheels on black cars - too much IMHO.

[MikesBMW]

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

Gorgeous.
My first 135 was Jet black. My current one is BSM. The BSM is a hair more tolerant of picking up a little dust and not showing it. The Jet Black was the worst to keep looking nice, but the best when all polished up.
I love black on black with the shadowline, which is why one of my requirements when looking for another (black) 135 was M sport.
And I have the all black grilles on my new one, but I kept the chrome for the three years I had my old one. I like both in their own way. With my current one, I am going to go with clear corners and painted eyebrows eventually to complete the look (along with matte black 135 badge).
Keeping the satin 261 wheels though - I don't actually like black wheels on black cars - too much IMHO.

Interesting.. I would definitely like clear corners. I think there are euro style headlights without the amber corners. I'm same as you, could go either way on the grille.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by Cavpilot2k

I have the all black grilles on my new one, but I kept the chrome for the three years I had my old one. I like both in their own way.

That's why you get grills that are both black and chrome. It's a win-win!

Mike -- your car is absolutely beautiful! Good job!

[swagon]

Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

To me, black grills look sporty, while chrome grills look classy. I have black and chrome grills. Black inserts outlined by chrome. Sporty and classy... best of both worlds imo.

Hmm, I like it the other way round - when the slats are chrome and the surrounding trim is gloss black. Something like the 335is had.

Either way, I like the full chrome grill on my DSB.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by swagon

Hmm, I like it the other way round - when the slats are chrome and the surrounding trim is gloss black. Something like the 335is had.

Either way, I like the full chrome grill on my DSB.

Really, they all look good. Little differences help us to feel unique about our cars appearance. There is no wrong choice. Hopefully, we're all happy with our own look. If not, it's so damn easy to change. None of this has to be permanent.

[swagon]

Originally Posted by EvenEsteban

Really, they all look good. Little differences help us to feel unique about our cars appearance. There is no wrong choice. Hopefully, we're all happy with our own look. If not, it's so damn easy to change. None of this has to be permanent.

Of course. In the end, we all drive great cars.

[MikesBMW]

Thanks guys. And yea driving a turbo BMW everyday is so awesome!