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  1. #1
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    What kidney grills do u have on your sedan?

    I know it's probably been discussed a million times so forgive me lol! If I had a coupe it would be a no brainer since the trim is body color. But how about our sedans? Glossy black to match our Shadow Line window trim or matte black to match our body trim?
    Also, how would u rate the overall quality & fitment of your grill?

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    I can input on this... My first sedan had flat black grills. I thought it looked awesome. Then I started seeing the gloss black, and now, my second ZHP sedan has gloss black grills. I love the gloss look way more.

    I say gloss black. Then get out a polisher and get the trim work all shined up. It'll still be a 'matte' finish, but you can get it to shine a bit, making it look awesome...
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    I have Khoalty Matte black on mine. I love the look, but I agree with gloss being the better choice. I'm looking to swap mine out.

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    I have cf grills they look glossy black until you walk up on the car and look... fairly subtle but different I really like that about them.

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    I will be going gloss. Matte looks SICK... when they aren't dirty. Their finish begins to degrade pretty quick.

    I'll see if I can source some BMW Performance grills. If not, I'll get my grills painted, or go with a set from Khoalty.
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    Performance grilles.

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    I have the BMW Performance Grilles on my 2-door, and I must say they match the rest of the car excellently. I love them. Best graduation gift Chrome goes with chrome, gloss black goes with gloss black.

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    Quote Originally Posted by midlandtech View Post
    I have cf grills they look glossy black until you walk up on the car and look... fairly subtle but different I really like that about them.

    taptalk + Note 3
    Those must've been pricy! Any close pics?

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    I was gonna put matte grills on my previous 330i, but I think I will match the ZHP's Shadowline window trim this time. I just went thru a bunch of pics. The gloss does look hella sick.

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    I had matte grills and now bmw performance grills. Much better fitment and finish.

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    Her's - 2005 Black Sapphire Metallic / Black Leather 330i | 6MT | ZHP |

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