Gloss or Flat Black Kidney Grills?

Jcbama85 · 02-13-2016, 09:37 AM

Good morning from Houston, it's a glorious sunny morning here.

So I'm going to do my first mod, going from my chrome grills to black. I'm not sure if I want gloss or flat/matte for the new ones. I'm leaning gloss because I'm going to keep my baby shining like new money and not planning on adding anything else that is flat.

I'd appreciate the input of those of you who've moved to the black.

Thanks!

Zer0Cool92 · 02-13-2016, 02:54 PM

Gloss black dual slat grills for the win. I just put them on my black f10. Went gloss to flow with the gloss paint of the car. What color is your car ?

ezaircon4jc · 02-13-2016, 04:05 PM

Did the same; gloss black double slat. I also painted my lower grille gloss black to match.

Jcbama85 · 02-13-2016, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Zer0Cool92

Gloss black dual slat grills for the win. I just put them on my black f10. Went gloss to flow with the gloss paint of the car. What color is your car ?

She's silver.

JamRWS6 · 02-14-2016, 11:15 AM

I think it depends on the color of your car. Mine is Carbon Black and I like the look better with the chrome surround and black slats. I wetsanded off the chrome on the slats and love the look... Basically the 12-13 M5 look. Since they are just plastic it holds up much better to rock damage too. We have the full gloss black on our black sapphire 335 and that looks good.

JamRWS6 · 02-14-2016, 11:19 AM

Few more

lsturbointeg · 02-20-2016, 09:09 AM

here's mine...Carbon Fiber with Matte black slats. i'm trying to score some high gloss black double slats on Ebay so i can swap the matte black slats out

Jcbama85 · 02-20-2016, 09:28 AM

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here's mine...Carbon Fiber with Matte black slats. i'm trying to score some high gloss black double slats on Ebay so i can swap the matte black slats out

Cool! My gloss black single slats should arrive today!

lsturbointeg · 02-20-2016, 09:37 AM

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Cool! My gloss black single slats should arrive today!

AWESOME! post some pictures when you get them installed!

Jcbama85 · 02-20-2016, 06:30 PM

Woo hoo. My first mod to my F10! Love the contrast between the silver exterior and the black grill inserts.

remmib · 02-20-2016, 06:57 PM

Very nice, is that the OEM grill?

Jcbama85 · 02-20-2016, 07:05 PM

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Very nice, is that the OEM grill?

No, aftermarket from jbspeed from the Commerical postings on here. Very pleased and got an amazing deal. Also, didn't want to spend the $ for OEM in case I screwed up the DIY install.

My dad had a auto parts and garage I worked in as a kid, so I'm relatively good around cars. Next mod I'll do myself is likely Bavsound Stage One, although I need to get the chrome slats on the lower grill blackened.

Jcbama85 · 02-20-2016, 07:07 PM

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Very nice, is that the OEM grill?

Hey I see you're in Norway. I work for the US division of a Norwegian company DNV GL, based in Hovik.

Jcbama85 · 02-20-2016, 09:51 PM

Here's one I made that shows the contrast between the two.

Zer0Cool92 · 02-20-2016, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lsturbointeg

here's mine...Carbon Fiber with Matte black slats. i'm trying to score some high gloss black double slats on Ebay so i can swap the matte black slats out

[IMG]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v9...226_085545.jpg[/IMG]

Nice. I just wrapped my grill in carbon fiber vinyl and left the dual slats gloss black. Will put up a pic in the morning with some good light .

remmib · 02-21-2016, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by remmib

Very nice, is that the OEM grill?

Hey I see you're in Norway. I work for the US division of a Norwegian company DNV GL, based in Hovik.

Had to google it, and it looks like it's what we used to call Veritas.

lsturbointeg · 02-22-2016, 04:22 PM

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although I need to get the chrome slats on the lower grill blackened.

Grills look Awesome!
I used the left over shadowline trim kit to blacken those out as well as the front amber reflector and the side markers.

LOZ535DGT · 06-17-2016, 11:10 AM

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Few more

Wow, you achived this finish with just wet and Dry sandpaper... that and impressive an super cheap way of doing this..

I wonder how it would look on sophistico Grey

any tips if someone were to try it?

JamRWS6 · 06-26-2016, 01:16 PM

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Few more

Wow, you achived this finish with just wet and Dry sandpaper... that and impressive an super cheap way of doing this..

I wonder how it would look on sophistico Grey

any tips if someone were to try it?

Indeed, it came out fantastic. Just separate the inner grill and then go after the outter face of the slat with 1k grit to get the chrome and any dents from road debris off. Finish up with 2k grit for that finish. Glad you like the look; I thought it really came out fantastic!

creativ101 · 07-11-2016, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JamRWS6

I think it depends on the color of your car. Mine is Carbon Black and I like the look better with the chrome surround and black slats. I wetsanded off the chrome on the slats and love the look... Basically the 12-13 M5 look. Since they are just plastic it holds up much better to rock damage too. We have the full gloss black on our black sapphire 335 and that looks good.

Looks great. Did you just wet sand or did you spray with matt black after?

j0nblayz · 08-08-2016, 03:07 PM

i say gloss. I had matte on my previous cars, but for some reason on the f10 gloss looks better.

heres some pics of mine, i just switched also from oem m perf black grills to m5 dual slat style ones, both glossy. Not sure which i like better

lsturbointeg · 08-10-2016, 09:41 AM

gloss slat for sure! i still gotta get these!

02-13-2016, 09:37 AM	#1
Jcbama85 Second Lieutenant 121 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2013 528i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Katy, Texas iTrader: (0)	Gloss or Flat Black Kidney Grills? Good morning from Houston, it's a glorious sunny morning here. So I'm going to do my first mod, going from my chrome grills to black. I'm not sure if I want gloss or flat/matte for the new ones. I'm leaning gloss because I'm going to keep my baby shining like new money and not planning on adding anything else that is flat. I'd appreciate the input of those of you who've moved to the black. Thanks! __________________ 2013 528i Silver with Black interior "Tallulah" Black Kidney Grills Bavsound Stage 1 upgrade BimmerTech Amp Last edited by Jcbama85; 02-13-2016 at 09:43 AM.. Reason: Wording
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Zer0Cool92 Captain 113 Rep 736 Posts Drives: blue metallic Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: st. louis iTrader: (1)	Gloss black dual slat grills for the win. I just put them on my black f10. Went gloss to flow with the gloss paint of the car. What color is your car ? Attached Images
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ezaircon4jc Major General 5666 Rep 5,819 Posts Drives: 2019 540i M Sport Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Did the same; gloss black double slat. I also painted my lower grille gloss black to match.
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JamRWS6 Captain 194 Rep 605 Posts Drives: 2022 X3M Competition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0)	I think it depends on the color of your car. Mine is Carbon Black and I like the look better with the chrome surround and black slats. I wetsanded off the chrome on the slats and love the look... Basically the 12-13 M5 look. Since they are just plastic it holds up much better to rock damage too. We have the full gloss black on our black sapphire 335 and that looks good. Attached Images __________________ - 2022 X3M Comp - 2021 X5 xDrive 40i - 2018 F80 M3 (sold)
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lsturbointeg Lieutenant General 9244 Rep 14,521 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Jet Black Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Asian lost in OH iTrader: (0)	here's mine...Carbon Fiber with Matte black slats. i'm trying to score some high gloss black double slats on Ebay so i can swap the matte black slats out __________________ ~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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Jcbama85 Second Lieutenant 121 Rep 258 Posts Drives: 2013 528i Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Katy, Texas iTrader: (0)	Woo hoo. My first mod to my F10! Love the contrast between the silver exterior and the black grill inserts. Attached Images __________________ 2013 528i Silver with Black interior "Tallulah" Black Kidney Grills Bavsound Stage 1 upgrade BimmerTech Amp
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j0nblayz Private 21 Rep 59 Posts Drives: f10 535i xdrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: calgary, ab iTrader: (0)	i say gloss. I had matte on my previous cars, but for some reason on the f10 gloss looks better. heres some pics of mine, i just switched also from oem m perf black grills to m5 dual slat style ones, both glossy. Not sure which i like better
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