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Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

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Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by Chodda » Tue Nov 25, 2014 11:27 am

Hi all, looking to change the kidney grill on my x6.  The colour of the vehicle is Sapphire Black and I am more weighted towards fitting the Gloss black grill.  Any opinions welcomed...
Current BMW x6 35d Sapphire Black
2013 BMW 635d M Sport Dark Pearlescent Blue Cream Leather
2012 BMW 535d MSport Silver remapped 340bhp 650lb tq
2010 BMW X5 3.0d Sapphire Black
2010 BMW X5 4.4i v8 Sapphire Black
2009 BMW 330i MSport Sapphire Black

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by IceQueenX » Tue Nov 25, 2014 12:18 pm

Hi Chodda. Personally I'd go for matte, but that's because it won't need cleaning so often and having gloss black wheels I know from experience that they don't stay that way for long! :))
But gloss cool tho  8)

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by Chodda » Tue Nov 25, 2014 5:49 pm

Thanks IQ yes I can understand where you are coming from, but with the alloys I guess you have the added problem of brake dust :(

I saw a black gloss grill on an x6 on the weekend and it did suit it...

But thanks as always for your genuine opinion
Current BMW x6 35d Sapphire Black
2013 BMW 635d M Sport Dark Pearlescent Blue Cream Leather
2012 BMW 535d MSport Silver remapped 340bhp 650lb tq
2010 BMW X5 3.0d Sapphire Black
2010 BMW X5 4.4i v8 Sapphire Black
2009 BMW 330i MSport Sapphire Black

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by IceQueenX » Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:20 pm

Obviously, please post pics when you've fitted it.
Good point about the alloys- mine are particularly filthy at the moment!
IQ  :)

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by Chodda » Tue Nov 25, 2014 6:46 pm

Most definitely  ;)
Polishing the alloys once every 3 months is a good idea, the brake dust washes off easier
Current BMW x6 35d Sapphire Black
2013 BMW 635d M Sport Dark Pearlescent Blue Cream Leather
2012 BMW 535d MSport Silver remapped 340bhp 650lb tq
2010 BMW X5 3.0d Sapphire Black
2010 BMW X5 4.4i v8 Sapphire Black
2009 BMW 330i MSport Sapphire Black

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by X5Sport » Tue Nov 25, 2014 10:32 pm

And use a wheel sealant!  Cleaning is easier with 'Bilberry Juice'.....it smells nice too.

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by Mavster » Wed Nov 26, 2014 9:34 am

How about going for a CF look as an alternate ?

Out of the two you mention I would go with the gloss, as they will look better when cleaned  (I do have the gloss black wheels though ) :)

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by Chodda » Wed Nov 26, 2014 12:16 pm

Thanks Mavster, yes I agree the gloss do stand out more when cleaned and the danger of Matt is it may just look like two gaping kidney holes lol.. Cheers buddy
Current BMW x6 35d Sapphire Black
2013 BMW 635d M Sport Dark Pearlescent Blue Cream Leather
2012 BMW 535d MSport Silver remapped 340bhp 650lb tq
2010 BMW X5 3.0d Sapphire Black
2010 BMW X5 4.4i v8 Sapphire Black
2009 BMW 330i MSport Sapphire Black

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by Mavster » Wed Nov 26, 2014 4:38 pm

..you could black out the chrome grill altogether perhaps ?

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by sunnydude959 » Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:21 am

[quote="Chodda"]
Hi all, looking to change the kidney grill on my x6.  The colour of the vehicle is Sapphire Black and I am more weighted towards fitting the Gloss black grill.  Any opinions welcomed...
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What colour is it on the 35d at the moment?

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Re: Gloss or Matt Black Kidney Grill

Post by Chodda » Tue Dec 09, 2014 11:24 am

Hi Sunny, it's High Gloss Sapphire Black....

Looking at this one;

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Genuine-F ... 2c8e1612c1
Current BMW x6 35d Sapphire Black
2013 BMW 635d M Sport Dark Pearlescent Blue Cream Leather
2012 BMW 535d MSport Silver remapped 340bhp 650lb tq
2010 BMW X5 3.0d Sapphire Black
2010 BMW X5 4.4i v8 Sapphire Black
2009 BMW 330i MSport Sapphire Black

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