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Which looks best ??

Chrome
10
43%
Carbon
6
26%
Paint them Gloss Black
7
30%
 
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Post by thanatu55 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 2:19 pm

Sorry to inflict another one of these irritating polls upon you guys but I'm in need of genuine advice, I just can't make my mind up.

So I have these new grilles (idea stolen from idej_z4), but I can't decide which rims to go with them, so I'd like some opinions from the community. I've done Chrome and Carbon, and I'm contemplating painting them gloss black. Pics below to help.

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Currently no pics for gloss black
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Post by BeeEmm » Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:45 pm

The number plate missing from the 2nd pic makes a huge difference. Needs to be on for a true comparison.
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Post by thanatu55 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:03 pm

BeeEmm wrote: ↑Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:45 pm The number plate missing from the 2nd pic makes a huge difference. Needs to be on for a true comparison.
Good point, I don't have that plate surround anymore so they will have to both be off. I've changed the first photo, cheers :thumbsup:
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Post by jock156 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:16 pm

I suppose if you painted the front splitter etc in the same material that would bring the front end together. Matt black that is not gloss!
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Post by thanatu55 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:25 pm

jock156 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 18, 2018 4:16 pm I suppose if you painted the front splitter etc in the same material that would bring the front end together. Matt black that is not gloss!
I won't be painting the front splitter I have a new one and it's real carbon fiber so cost a fortune. Just need to fit it.

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Post by markplant » Tue Sep 18, 2018 5:55 pm

Match the splitter
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Post by Z4 COUPSTER » Tue Sep 18, 2018 6:35 pm

markplant wrote: ↑Tue Sep 18, 2018 5:55 pm Match the splitter
x2. I think that would look awesome.
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Post by LittleZ4 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:22 pm

Match the splitter. Black or carbon looks better than chrome.
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Post by thanatu55 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:34 pm

Bugger.... I'm no clearer than I was before. lol.

My problem with the carbon one is that the actual grille section doesn't look as black as it should, don't ask me why... it may be just an illusion in my mind. I think either of the chrome or black don't have that problem.
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Post by LittleZ4 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:43 pm

If you're not sure on the carbon (which considering the amount of carbon you have lol ;) ) then go with the black
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Post by Z4 COUPSTER » Tue Sep 18, 2018 8:01 pm

thanatu55 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:34 pm Bugger.... I'm no clearer than I was before. lol.

My problem with the carbon one is that the actual grille section doesn't look as black as it should, don't ask me why... it may be just an illusion in my mind. I think either of the chrome or black don't have that problem.
carbon has greys so will be difficult to look black black. BUT with that splitter the illusion should work very well.
If that helps?
If not fook it BLACK!!
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Post by Jamturbo » Thu Sep 20, 2018 7:33 am

I changed mine to gloss black on a sapphire black body. I much prefer it now.
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Post by paullyjay » Thu Sep 20, 2018 9:51 am

Non of the above!!!! Satin Black every time!!!!
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Post by Steve84N » Thu Sep 20, 2018 12:39 pm

Body colour outer and satin black inner.
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