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View Poll Results: Kidney Grills: Carbon Fiber or Matte Black on Alpine White | |||
Matte Black | 37 | 66.07% | |
Carbon Fiber | 19 | 33.93% | |
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05-09-2013, 10:25 PM | #1 |
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Matte black vs Carbon fiber
I am trying to figure out if I want to do matte black or continue with more carbon fiber. What is everyone's opinions for alpine white. Cannot find amazing pictures of a good comparison so if you have any let me know.
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05-09-2013, 11:46 PM | #2 |
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Do what in matte black exactly? what CF do you have that you are thinking about more of? When you create a post like this, don't you think it might be helpful if you explain what you have done already and what are you planning to do in the future?
PS, you should have a 3rd option of "do nothing", just because you can change something doesn't mean you should. Maybe things are perfect as they are. |
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So lets try this again. Black matte or carbon fiber kidney grills on alpine white. |
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05-10-2013, 01:14 AM | #4 |
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Personally I prefer Gloss Black... It matches the Shadowline Trim around the windows etc..
I know you didn't list it as an option in your poll but there you go... |
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05-10-2013, 01:30 AM | #5 |
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The car comes with shadow line window trim, which is gloss black. The outsides of your mirror triangle is also gloss black.
My personal rule with my 1er: -All outside black gloss black to match shadow line - All Carbon fiber parts be of the same weave and finish. |
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I don't think you can go wrong with the carbon fiber. Especially on Alpine white
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I ended up with gloss black because that is what BMW sells. It matches the mirrors and I bought the gloss black emblems. Besides, I am a chrome HATER! My 2 cents worth and I am not being rude. Ha ha
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05-10-2013, 07:03 PM | #9 |
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Interesting reading everyone's thoughts. Much appreciated. I am thinking I might go with the carbon to match my new diffuser and potentially the mirrors (if and when I change them out) but I definitely appreciate the constructive responses.
I totally agree with being a chrome hater now. I am debadging my car as well because of that. |
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gloss black (and i have cf which looks better on black cars)
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Not a fan of bare carbon fiber unless it is actually on the car for performance reasons. I would say go with gloss black as it matches the rest of the black on our cars, BUT most people have gloss. Going matte and wrapping the gloss in matte wouldn't be a bad direction although a PITA for sure.
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I prefer matte black not to big in to CF, but heres a few pics of my car with Matte Mirror's, door handles, grill and splitters (fake).
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