Matte or glossy window trim
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Matte or glossy window trim
I'm planning on getting all the chrome trim pieces on my white CLS63 painted or wrapped in black including window trim. I've noticed that quite a few members on here have also done this , did you guys use a matte or glossy finish?
The guy doing the work thinks matte would clash with the glossy finish of the carbon fiber spoiler. I plan on adding a carbon fiber diffuser and front bumper as well. I was leaning towards matte but won't be there to see it in person.
What do you think would look better?
Any input is appreciated.
The guy doing the work thinks matte would clash with the glossy finish of the carbon fiber spoiler. I plan on adding a carbon fiber diffuser and front bumper as well. I was leaning towards matte but won't be there to see it in person.
What do you think would look better?
Any input is appreciated.
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I have all the chrome pieces wrapped in satin black, except the roof (in gloss black).. However, I am thinking to change them all to gloss black instead, because with all the matte look, it makes my car look dirty.
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Do you like the look of the matte?
That's the only reason I am thinking about gloss black because I definetly like the look of matte better.
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I am also thinking of blacking out the chrome pieces and I am wondering the same questions:
Paint or wrap?
Gloss black to match existing bottom bumper and A-pillar piece or matte which means wrapping the existing gloss pieces
Any pics would be welcome
Paint or wrap?
Gloss black to match existing bottom bumper and A-pillar piece or matte which means wrapping the existing gloss pieces
Any pics would be welcome
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hey that looks great!
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and plus 1 for gloss, I don't have it on my cls, but do on my 550, looks nice glossy, when will MB just offer this as an option??
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and plus 1 for gloss, I don't have it on my cls, but do on my 550, looks nice glossy, when will MB just offer this as an option??
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G2K. Thanks for sharing. You car looks amazing. Especially the black wheels with white calipers
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Gloss black it is.
I see the front fenders are different but it appears the front bumper is OEM. Care to share what mods you did?
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Gloss black it is.
I see the front fenders are different but it appears the front bumper is OEM. Care to share what mods you did?
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Thanks for sharing. You car looks amazing. Especially the black wheels with white calipers
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Gloss black it is.
I see the front fenders are different but it appears the front bumper is OEM. Care to share what mods you did?[/QUOTE]
Kw lowering springs
Velos designworks ecu tune +governor remove
Clear parking lights
Window trim , door handles emblems and grill painted gloss black
Trunk trim color match car
Matte black face gloss black lip 20x9.5 20x11 Focus by Cor;deep concave. .255/30..305/25
Lorinser fenders...
Got carbon fiber. Mirrors, diffuser and trunk wing coming in shortly
![Smilie](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
Gloss black it is.
I see the front fenders are different but it appears the front bumper is OEM. Care to share what mods you did?[/QUOTE]
Kw lowering springs
Velos designworks ecu tune +governor remove
Clear parking lights
Window trim , door handles emblems and grill painted gloss black
Trunk trim color match car
Matte black face gloss black lip 20x9.5 20x11 Focus by Cor;deep concave. .255/30..305/25
Lorinser fenders...
Got carbon fiber. Mirrors, diffuser and trunk wing coming in shortly
Last edited by g2k; 04-17-2013 at 07:03 PM.