Carbon fiber vs matte finish

aris21 · 09-03-2016, 12:20 PM

My friends couldn't understand why I don't like cf parts on my car. I'v always gone with a PU and have it Matt finished. I'm wasting my money they said, it looks cheap they said, am I totally out of style and my taste is a bit outdated? What are your thoughts?

lsturbointeg · 09-03-2016, 12:55 PM

it's all preference. i have a variety of different finishes on my car. gloss JetBlack paint, Matte wheels, CF lips, trunk and roof spoiler, gloss black window trim, reflectors, and door trim. the only thing that's flat black is my grill but the outer rings are gloss carbon fiber. it's really personal preference.

PJinCA · 09-03-2016, 12:56 PM

I don't have a particular gloss/matte/cf preference. foe me it's more about that particular part and how it looks. what never appealed to me is that monochrome murdered out look.

HFW003 · 09-03-2016, 07:23 PM

I have never been a big fan of gloss CF but on my car I have the M performance front lip and rear spoiler which only came in gloss. I think it looks great!

Different story on my bike though, I have a lot of Ducati Perfromance CF and it's all Matte finish.

Matte, IMO definitely looks better but each to their own!

SLVSRFR · 09-03-2016, 08:50 PM

Only thing not matte or CF on my car is my PU front spoiler. My first one was CF and the thing gets destroyed from rock chips, bumpy roads, etc. So when I replaced it, I went with a PU replacement. I left it in the factory black and have had no issues with rock chips or scrapes. It's a part that sees a lot of wear so I'm not too worried about it.

Mbbrewer · 09-03-2016, 09:33 PM

As long as its real carbon fiber all good. Vinyl wrap or carbon fiber look a like looks cheap and tacky.

f10m-tech · 09-04-2016, 05:37 PM

i'm matte guy for sure.

Nalod · 09-09-2016, 10:44 AM

Get what you like. Modding to impress others or yourself?

Takumi587 · 09-10-2016, 12:26 PM

Gloss Carbon Fiber checking in here. Matte finishes look dull in my opinion. I remember when I first saw matte colors on a car I thought they were in the process of priming the paint for the finished product. However, it really is just personal preference. If you like it then that's all that matters boss.

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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9153 Rep 14,522 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	it's all preference. i have a variety of different finishes on my car. gloss JetBlack paint, Matte wheels, CF lips, trunk and roof spoiler, gloss black window trim, reflectors, and door trim. the only thing that's flat black is my grill but the outer rings are gloss carbon fiber. it's really personal preference. __________________ ~F90Conversion~21"3Piece Forged AvantGardeWheels~KWV1Coilovers~CQUENCE slotted/drilled rotors~GoodridgeStainlesslines~MeisterschaftQuadEx haust~Akrapovic 4"tips~VRSF DP~VRSF CP~TurboSmart BOV~K&N filter~CarbonFiberExteriorComponents~GladenAlphaCo mponents~MatchUp7BMW~Punch P300-12T~ Follow me on Instagram: lsturbointeg
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PJinCA USAF Pararescue Veteran 332 Rep 770 Posts Drives: F10 535 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	I don't have a particular gloss/matte/cf preference. foe me it's more about that particular part and how it looks. what never appealed to me is that monochrome murdered out look.
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HFW003 Brigadier General 5684 Rep 3,225 Posts Drives: 2024 M340i xdrive Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Newcastle, Australia iTrader: (0)	I have never been a big fan of gloss CF but on my car I have the M performance front lip and rear spoiler which only came in gloss. I think it looks great! Different story on my bike though, I have a lot of Ducati Perfromance CF and it's all Matte finish. Matte, IMO definitely looks better but each to their own!
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SLVSRFR Captain 245 Rep 785 Posts Drives: BMW 550i Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	Only thing not matte or CF on my car is my PU front spoiler. My first one was CF and the thing gets destroyed from rock chips, bumpy roads, etc. So when I replaced it, I went with a PU replacement. I left it in the factory black and have had no issues with rock chips or scrapes. It's a part that sees a lot of wear so I'm not too worried about it.
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Mbbrewer Captain 150 Rep 672 Posts Drives: 550i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Houston iTrader: (1)	As long as its real carbon fiber all good. Vinyl wrap or carbon fiber look a like looks cheap and tacky.
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f10m-tech Private First Class 9 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	i'm matte guy for sure.
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Nalod Major 79 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: 2013 535i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: NorthCarolina iTrader: (0)	Get what you like. Modding to impress others or yourself? __________________ 2013 535i M-Sport with 6 speed Manual Transmission, Jet Black on Black, Technology, HUD, multi contour seats, Premium package, Premium HiFi, Non Runflat ExtremeConti DWS 06.............
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Takumi587 ///M3 Enthusiast 397 Rep 993 Posts Drives: 05' M3 and 21' Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pasadena iTrader: (1) Garage List 2015 Mercedes AMG GTs [0.00] 2020 BMW M340i [0.00] 2005 BMW M3 [0.00]	Gloss Carbon Fiber checking in here. Matte finishes look dull in my opinion. I remember when I first saw matte colors on a car I thought they were in the process of priming the paint for the finished product. However, it really is just personal preference. If you like it then that's all that matters boss.
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