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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 12:34 PM
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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.
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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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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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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by otherotherbenz
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.
How much did that cost you?

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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Old Apr 11, 2013 | 03:15 PM
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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
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 03:20 AM
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Originally Posted by eball77
How much did that cost you?

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.
Honestly on my car because my car is satin/matte white, I kinda regret getting the matte black trim. As I have said before, it makes the car looks dirty. If you google renntech adv1 cls63, you'll see that it has glossy trim pieces, which suits the car really well. Honestly, you cant go wrong with both. If you go with matte black, I suggest you to tint the windows really dark it will create that 'frame' look. I hope this helps, I will post pictures of my car tomorrow.
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 03:41 AM
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Glossy looks better for the trim. Even if the rest of the car is matte... Just my $ .02
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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I got mine painted gloss black along with the door handles, the gloss with the matte makes it pop
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by g2k
I got mine painted gloss black along with the door handles, the gloss with the matte makes it pop
is your car matte white?
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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hey that looks great!


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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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by g2k
I got mine painted gloss black along with the door handles, the gloss with the matte makes it pop

Had all the chrome on the vehicle wrapped today in gloss black , looks WAYYY better. Going to have it all painted permanently in the next few weeks.

Thanks for the picture g2k!
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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Please post pics and share publicly or by pm how much they charged you if you don't mind.
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Originally Posted by otherotherbenz
is your car matte white?
Yes my car is matte white
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 02:16 PM
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I had all of my chrome pieces painted gloss black ...hope this helps
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by emericr
Please post pics and share publicly or by pm how much they charged you if you don't mind.
Price was $300 and it took about 2 hours. I am eventually going to get everything painted but I wanted to have everything wrapped for a couple months first to make sure I like it. Sorry about picture quality was short on time.


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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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G2K. Thanks for sharing. You car looks amazing. Especially the black wheels with white calipers .
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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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 12:02 AM
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eball77, I think you should go with all black grill, it will make the car looks much more aggressive and sporty, especially at night
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Old Apr 17, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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Thanks for sharing. You car looks amazing. Especially the black wheels with white calipers .
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]

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Got carbon fiber. Mirrors, diffuser and trunk wing coming in shortly

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