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CSanto · 03-19-2015, 09:30 AM

I'm looking to do the black front and side grills on my BSM M3 however I cant decide between doing the IND Painted BSM Grills or the regular gloss black grills.

I've seen the gloss black grills, and up close there is a definite difference in the two blacks. I'm thinking I want it to match closer.

What do you guys think/prefer?

dmk08 · 03-19-2015, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by CSanto

I'm looking to do the black front and side grills on my BSM M3 however I cant decide between doing the IND Painted BSM Grills or the regular gloss black grills.

I've seen the gloss black grills, and up close there is a definite difference in the two blacks. I'm thinking I want it to match closer.

What do you guys think/prefer?

I would do the OEM black grills.

Blindside_137 · 03-19-2015, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dmk08

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Originally Posted by CSanto

I'm looking to do the black front and side grills on my BSM M3 however I cant decide between doing the IND Painted BSM Grills or the regular gloss black grills.

I've seen the gloss black grills, and up close there is a definite difference in the two blacks. I'm thinking I want it to match closer.

What do you guys think/prefer?

I would do the OEM black grills.

+1

I've never been much of a fan of matching body color.

On BSM the gloss black would be a nice subtle contrast.

Revartr · 03-19-2015, 10:56 AM

I have a BSM F82, and I went with OEM gloss black. Looks better imo.

chris s · 03-19-2015, 11:59 AM

Go oem. Really is so little difference. Painted grills will chip over time and look like crap.

CSanto · 03-19-2015, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by chris s

Go oem. Really is so little difference. Painted grills will chip over time and look like crap.

Good Point!

Thanks All!

GOLFFRR · 03-19-2015, 01:01 PM

I think the gloss black shows a little contrast and also matches the window trim nicely. Yes its black on black but subtle changes in the tone of the black add that little detail that makes the car look better IMO.

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CSanto Brigadier General 638 Rep 3,039 Posts Drives: 2015 BSM/SO M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New York iTrader: (3)	BSM F8x Owners Chime In I'm looking to do the black front and side grills on my BSM M3 however I cant decide between doing the IND Painted BSM Grills or the regular gloss black grills. I've seen the gloss black grills, and up close there is a definite difference in the two blacks. I'm thinking I want it to match closer. What do you guys think/prefer?
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Revartr Second Lieutenant 76 Rep 296 Posts Drives: 2015 BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cleveland, TN iTrader: (0)	I have a BSM F82, and I went with OEM gloss black. Looks better imo.
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chris s Major General 1251 Rep 6,913 Posts Drives: 2022 Dravit G80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (12)	Go oem. Really is so little difference. Painted grills will chip over time and look like crap. __________________ 2022 Dravit/Fiona M3cx - Dinan midpipe w/VC, NW Carbonhaus CF, AST Springs, FC Spacers...more to come! 2016 Indi F80 M3 - SMB\|Amaro \| Mode Carbon \| ESS \| Akra EVO \| KW HAS...SOLD 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, ESS SC, Brembo BBK, BBS FI... GONE but not forgotten! 2008 AW e92 M3 6MT, ESS SC, BBS LM's...SOLD!
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