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      05-01-2012, 09:13 AM   #1
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Gloss Black or Satin Black for rims?!?!

here is my 2011 328i Space Gray Metallic car.
should i get my rims powder coated gloss black or satin black?
suggestions please
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      05-01-2012, 09:14 AM   #2
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Since your window trim looks to be matte, I would go satin
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Is your car a lease? If it is, don't.
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my car is a lease but i want black rims. thank you
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      05-01-2012, 03:01 PM   #6
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Is your car a lease? If it is, don't.
What exactly does a lease have to do with ones choice in rims?
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Yo! We have the exact same car. I'm planning on getting my rims powder coated in glossy black, as well as glossy black wrap for the roof.
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      05-02-2012, 08:55 AM   #8
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Yo! We have the exact same car. I'm planning on getting my rims powder coated in glossy black, as well as glossy black wrap for the roof.
really?? when are you gonna do it?
can you send a pic when u do the rims
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really?? when are you gonna do it?
can you send a pic when u do the rims
Yeah, theres a ton of pictures with gloss black on space gray. Check out the pictures in this thread.


http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=568711
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Yeah, theres a ton of pictures with gloss black on space gray. Check out the pictures in this thread.


http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=568711
Do you know where there are pictures with satin rims?? Thx so much
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Satin black!
thxx and do you know a way i can make my exhaust louder in a way that would be fine with BMW?
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thxx and do you know a way i can make my exhaust louder in a way that would be fine with BMW?
You're welcome. I not quite an expert when it comes to the 328s, I have a 335 but you can check out the NA section of the forums. You'll find plenty of good info there-->http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35
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You're welcome. I not quite an expert when it comes to the 328s, I have a 335 but you can check out the NA section of the forums. You'll find plenty of good info there-->http://www.e90post.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=35
thank you
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gloss black!
can you show me a pic of it please?
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can you show me a pic of it please?
BBS CH: gloss black with polished lip

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thank you
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thank you
Here's a pic of my car with satin rims:

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Here's a pic of my car with satin rims:

thx i think im gonna go with satin
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thx i think im gonna go with satin
Sweet, glad I could help. Where are you planning on getting your rims powder coated?
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I really like satin...it's always that deep black, absorbing any reflections.
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