Can't decide Matte, satin, or gloss!!

deeezy · 07-06-2014, 05:36 AM

Ok here's the deal, I have a sapphire graphite metallic e92 335i with 19"
M3 rep rims (220's). Now the plan is to black everything out (window trim,
Rims, grill, and maybe exhaust tips too haven't decided.) Here's my dilemma.
I dunno if I should just plasti dip everything matte maybe add a glossifier for
A nice Satin like finish. I think that would be a nice compromise and quite economical to do. But then I see pictures of full gloss, and I think damn that
Looks so sick!! I hear it's a lot easier to up keep, as it doesn't look dirty all the time. I realize if I want full gloss I would have to paint or powdercoat, and for the trim I would have to vinyl, obviously costing more. I'm kinda ruling matte out, while the contrast is nice on the glossy paint, I find it looks too faded, almost dark brown after awhile. Any opinions or past experiences would be greatly appreciated! Cheers.

nb335i · 07-06-2014, 07:32 AM

I have a nearly new matte grill I'll sell you if you change your mind

.. I also decided to go with gloss

firecapt · 07-06-2014, 07:40 AM

I've got a Black Sapphire Metallic M-Sport E92 with Black Chrome IS grills and 193M wheels, I dipped the wheels matte black with the intent of using the glossifier but once I finished I decided against it cause it looks amazing matte.. all of my trim are blacklines with pretty dark tinted windows.

BTW: I was also done with the "matte black" look.

Jsoboti · 07-06-2014, 08:25 AM

I have E92 M-Sport in sapphire black. Plasti dipped the wheels and kidney grills without glossifier and it looks awesome. You can always add the glossifier later if you decide you don't like the matte look

YA-91 · 07-06-2014, 09:18 AM

I think matte looks great especially on the grill and wheels. I have attached some pics so you can see how it looks. Even though my car is black it will give you a good idea on how te matte looks. I like it better than gloss but it does get dirty quickly but not too hard to clean

deeezy · 07-06-2014, 03:08 PM

Thanks for all the great input guys! And YA-91 for the pics. If anyone else has pics they would like to share that would be awesome.

anyone out there with SGM?

Jsoboti · 07-06-2014, 03:18 PM

Here are a few pics from my E92

AzureHaze · 07-06-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jsoboti

Here are a few pics from my E92

Those look nice. You're tempting me to go back to black wheels!

Jsoboti · 07-06-2014, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

Those look nice. You're tempting me to go back to black wheels!

:happy anim:

07-06-2014, 05:36 AM	#1
deeezy New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kelowna, B.C Canada iTrader: (0)	Can't decide Matte, satin, or gloss!! Ok here's the deal, I have a sapphire graphite metallic e92 335i with 19" M3 rep rims (220's). Now the plan is to black everything out (window trim, Rims, grill, and maybe exhaust tips too haven't decided.) Here's my dilemma. I dunno if I should just plasti dip everything matte maybe add a glossifier for A nice Satin like finish. I think that would be a nice compromise and quite economical to do. But then I see pictures of full gloss, and I think damn that Looks so sick!! I hear it's a lot easier to up keep, as it doesn't look dirty all the time. I realize if I want full gloss I would have to paint or powdercoat, and for the trim I would have to vinyl, obviously costing more. I'm kinda ruling matte out, while the contrast is nice on the glossy paint, I find it looks too faded, almost dark brown after awhile. Any opinions or past experiences would be greatly appreciated! Cheers.
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07-06-2014, 07:32 AM	#2
nb335i Private First Class 16 Rep 141 Posts Drives: 07' 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: HI iTrader: (0)	I have a nearly new matte grill I'll sell you if you change your mind .. I also decided to go with gloss
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firecapt Private 3 Rep 63 Posts Drives: e90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: az iTrader: (2)	I've got a Black Sapphire Metallic M-Sport E92 with Black Chrome IS grills and 193M wheels, I dipped the wheels matte black with the intent of using the glossifier but once I finished I decided against it cause it looks amazing matte.. all of my trim are blacklines with pretty dark tinted windows. BTW: I was also done with the "matte black" look.
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07-06-2014, 08:25 AM	#4
Jsoboti Lieutenant 28 Rep 583 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E92 M-Sport 6MT Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mississippi iTrader: (0)	I have E92 M-Sport in sapphire black. Plasti dipped the wheels and kidney grills without glossifier and it looks awesome. You can always add the glossifier later if you decide you don't like the matte look __________________ JB4 G5 ISO FF \| BMS Performance Intake \| BMS Wheel Spacers \| VRSF Catless DP \| Red CYBA Scoops \| Supreme Power Lowering Perches \| VRSF Charge Pipe \| VMR 810 19x8.5 ET35 19x9.5 ET33 \| Michelin PSS 235/265 \| BMS CDV \| BMS Clutch Stop \| 4'' Tips
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07-06-2014, 09:18 AM	#5
YA-91 Private First Class 9 Rep 150 Posts Drives: F82 M4, 335 Convertible (SOLD) Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia iTrader: (0)	I think matte looks great especially on the grill and wheels. I have attached some pics so you can see how it looks. Even though my car is black it will give you a good idea on how te matte looks. I like it better than gloss but it does get dirty quickly but not too hard to clean Attached Images
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07-06-2014, 03:08 PM	#6
deeezy New Member 0 Rep 12 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Kelowna, B.C Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the great input guys! And YA-91 for the pics. If anyone else has pics they would like to share that would be awesome. anyone out there with SGM?
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Jsoboti Lieutenant 28 Rep 583 Posts Drives: 2011 335i E92 M-Sport 6MT Join Date: May 2014 Location: Mississippi iTrader: (0)	Here are a few pics from my E92 Attached Images __________________ JB4 G5 ISO FF \| BMS Performance Intake \| BMS Wheel Spacers \| VRSF Catless DP \| Red CYBA Scoops \| Supreme Power Lowering Perches \| VRSF Charge Pipe \| VMR 810 19x8.5 ET35 19x9.5 ET33 \| Michelin PSS 235/265 \| BMS CDV \| BMS Clutch Stop \| 4'' Tips
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