Blackout trim or not??

[Surk]

Leave Chrome (bottom pic) or should I blackout window trims like this guys Steel blue sedan?? (top pic)

[christyles]

Leave Chrome (bottom pic) or should I blackout window trims like this guys Steel blue sedan?? (top pic)
I like the black trim. It makes your upper half of the vehicle more solid along with the tinted windows and it doesnt take away from the rims. Which is a nice brighter contrast on the lower half of the vehicle. IMO.

But then, I'm an A-type minimalist.

[wjjeeper]

I wouldn't do it on my car, but I like the blacked out look.

My vote is DO IT

[M333ee]

Keep it chrome and spend on other mods!!!!

[Surk]

I'll post of closeup pics with blk electrical tape on trim..gives a better perspective... I like it, but some say the chrome makes the car "classy"..hmm

[Surk]

Keep it chrome and spend on other mods!!!!

There's nothing to spend Eric but an afternoon doin it and a can of paint... Hey, isn't Ur trim already blk??

[christyles]

I'll post of closeup pics with blk electrical tape on trim..gives a better perspective... I like it, but some say the chrome makes the car "classy"..hmmClassy yes.
I look at it from a stealth classy perspective. Too much chrome bling for me.
That's why my trim is still black.

[M333ee]

There's nothing to spend Eric but an afternoon doin it and a can of paint... Hey, isn't Ur trim already blk??

Nope, the trim is still chrome but it looks good on a silver car IMHO.

Don't do the ghetto can of paint trim :confused2 You should get the mouldings painted body color.

[christyles]

Nope, the trim is still chrome but it looks good on a silver car IMHO.

Don't do the ghetto can of paint trim :confused2 You should get the mouldings painted body color.
I like the black trim on your car Eric. Looks more solid too.

Hey Surk, try photoshopping a pic with your car with body colour on the trim. Never thought of that.

[Surk]

Nope, the trim is still chrome but it looks good on a silver car IMHO.

Don't do the ghetto can of paint trim :confused2 You should get the mouldings painted body color.

If I leave the window mldgs chrome..I'm getting the b\side mldgs done St. Blue...if I paint window trims...leaving b\side blk... we need a queen or princess perspective here also... Calling Jessica, Dieselgrl... Hmm..FRS out of range..

[M333ee]

The black trim guys want the chrome and the chrome trim guys want the black :sick:

I want a Lemans Blue M3 :yourmyido

[dieselgrl]

i personally like black finishes rather than chrome. but i agree, don't just spray paint it because it will look ghetto...maybe put a gloss finish on it if you can (as you can see i am very biased for the 330/m3 look). can you replace the trims or is it just a paint job...not sure how it works. I really don't like chrome...i agree it looks like your blingin...but i don't even think it looks that classy....it just looks overdone sometimes. that's just my opinion...all are welcome to shoot me down.

[Quickid]

The black trim guys want the chrome and the chrome trim guys want the black :sick:

I want a Lemans Blue M3 :yourmyido

We like what we don't have... that was your quote in a separate thread, right?

Me likes black trim.. (and I have black trim :blaaaa: )

[Phantasie]

I have the high gloss shadow trim, and I like it. Not a big fan of chrome (used to be). Im replacing my chrome grill with the black look.

My reasoning is that the all black look makes the car look more aggressive!

[Quickid]

i personally like black finishes rather than chrome. but i agree, don't just spray paint it because it will look ghetto...maybe put a gloss finish on it if you can (as you can see i am very biased for the 330/m3 look). can you replace the trims or is it just a paint job...not sure how it works. I really don't like chrome...i agree it looks like your blingin...but i don't even think it looks that classy....it just looks overdone sometimes. that's just my opinion...all are welcome to shoot me down.

I agree with you except for the glossy finish... Matte black is my choice for the trim (just like OEM).

[Surk]

i personally like black finishes rather than chrome. but i agree, don't just spray paint it because it will look ghetto...maybe put a gloss finish on it if you can (as you can see i am very biased for the 330/m3 look). can you replace the trims or is it just a paint job...not sure how it works. I really don't like chrome...i agree it looks like your blingin...but i don't even think it looks that classy....it just looks overdone sometimes. that's just my opinion...all are welcome to shoot me down.

A woman hear at work that I asked..likes the chrome, classy look...she thinks it matches up with the rims better...blk trim is for "base model" cars...Hmm, not sure about that..but like Eric says.. Chrome want Blk... women with straight hair want perms and vice...so one.. Love Orient Blue...if I ever afford a M3..it's be like Stalkers Topaz

I like the blked out trim..'ll post a better close-up pic tomorrow. I would have B\shop do it and clearcoat it... How about doing my b\side mldgs Steel blue?? ala M3 :yourmyido

[M333ee]

Peter,

There is a option for Hi Gloss Shadowline trim OEM from the factory.
The ZHP owners already have it stock.

As for the mouldings, some people like the contrast. Some people don't.

I actually like the black trim on your car. It would go well with flat black window trim.

[oyster]

:p :}: I love my black trim

[Surk]

:p :}:Once you go black, can't go back

Well put Oyster... :D

[oyster]

Peter,

There is a option for Hi Gloss Shadowline trim OEM from the factory.
The ZHP owners already have it stock.

As for the mouldings, some people like the contrast. Some people don't.

I actually like the black trim on your car. It would go well with flat black window trim.

may be I can use a girl's nail polish to add some bling bling to my matte black trim....cheap mod :1nono:

[christyles]

I agree with you except for the glossy finish... Matte black is my choice for the trim (just like OEM).

Matte black is also easier to maintain in terms of appearance wise.

[christyles]

:p :}: I love my black trim
I've promised myself, any car I buy after this will always be black. Fcuk if it's hard to detail and maintain. Its classy & elegant. Of course, it will be a BMW for life.

[christyles]

may be I can use a girl's nail polish to add some bling bling to my matte black trim....cheap mod :1nono:
Oh jeez Oyster. That's Scarborough ghetto mod. Your girl has shiny black nail polish? Goth?

[SmoothMoka]

Black is Beautiful, specially on a darker colour ride rather than titanium silver. If your ride was silver, i'd keep the chrome.
I too lovvvve my ultra gloss black trim!

[Surk]

Matte black is also easier to maintain in terms of appearance wise.

The ONLy bummer about Matte Blk..is it fades fast after few yrs...

[M333ee]

I've promised myself, any car I buy after this will always be black. Fcuk if it's hard to detail and maintain. Its classy & elegant. Of course, it will be a BMW for life.

I've promised myself I'll buy any color but black :blaaaa:
I had black before and I could never keep it clean enough and once you drive it .... :^o:

Black does look amazing at night though.

I guess that is why there are soooo many black/silver M3's but the other colors are very rare.... :crying:

I wonder if you could put chrome trim on a M3 :confused2

[christyles]

The ONLy bummer about Matte Blk..is it fades fast after few yrs...
Yup. That's why I'm getting my trim mouldings/trunk lid exterior handle painted and the exteior pillar mouldings replaced.

All the black has faded and looks horrible. After 4 years of 122K of daily driving it'll do that.

[dieselgrl]

may be I can use a girl's nail polish to add some bling bling to my matte black trim....cheap mod :1nono:

hahaha...the gloss stands out :) but you gotta make sure it matches with the car...if you have a metallic paint car, the glossy look would go. matte look can go with other paint colours

[dieselgrl]

A woman hear at work that I asked..likes the chrome, classy look...she thinks it matches up with the rims better...blk trim is for "base model" cars...Hmm, not sure about that..but like Eric says.. Chrome want Blk... women with straight hair want perms and vice...so one.. Love Orient Blue...if I ever afford a M3..it's be like Stalkers Topaz

I like the blked out trim..'ll post a better close-up pic tomorrow. I would have B\shop do it and clearcoat it... How about doing my b\side mldgs Steel blue?? ala M3 :yourmyido

Hmm...I still think black is best. the chrome may look classy/older look per se...but black is more sporty/young!!! I look at people driving black 5-series/6-series or Audi A4/A6 with the fat chrome trim...and i think of old guys driving it. (Ok, maybe i'm the only one that thinks that). Chrome does look good with silver cars...Get a better pic up and we can all do a better analysis.

[dutty_mark3]

black hi-gloss shadowline trim. hawt. :thumbsup:

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/29207mybaby.JPG

ot... is it just me or when you guys step out of your car and walk away, do you take a glance back? she always brings a smile to my face. :}:

[christyles]

ot... is it just me or when you guys step out of your car and walk away, do you take a glance back? she always brings a smile to my face. :}:
We walk away and glance back....numerous times. I catch myself walking backwards sometimes. :o

[Surk]

[QUOTE=dieselgrl] Hmm...I still think black is best. QUOTE]

LOL//Careful...your amongst men!!

I'm likin a similar look as this 328

http://www.evolutionsports.com/gallery.cfm?displayLevel=4&category=8&listing=38&image=7174

[M333ee]

black hi-gloss shadowline trim. hawt. :thumbsup:

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/29207mybaby.JPG

ot... is it just me or when you guys step out of your car and walk away, do you take a glance back? she always brings a smile to my face. :}:

Mark,

Wait till you get halos on.
You won't be able to keep your eyes off of the car after that :D

[dieselgrl]

black hi-gloss shadowline trim. hawt. :thumbsup:

http://photos.e46fanatics.com/data/500/29207mybaby.JPG

ot... is it just me or when you guys step out of your car and walk away, do you take a glance back? she always brings a smile to my face. :}:

Looks good!!
yes, i agree with you...I always have to turn back to look at my car. for me, HE always brings a smile to my face :p

[Regin8r]

ot... is it just me or when you guys step out of your car and walk away, do you take a glance back? she always brings a smile to my face.

Yup, even after 3 years. I sometimes just sit in it in my garage like I did the first day I brought it home. :secret:

You know what else? When other people drive it, like for example when I get it serviced and the driver brings it into the service reception area, I also think, "Damn! that's a nice ride. Oh yeah, it's mine."

When I see it in motion, I'm in awe! :thumbsup:

Maybe I'm just weird.

[Surk]

Yup, even after 3 years. I sometimes just sit in it in my garage like I did the first day I brought it home. :secret:

Yup, done that, clean it as if i was eating off it (neighbours think I'm wacked.. :Idunno: ) My car puts a smile on my face everytime I drive it...would've thought the novelty of a new ride would have worn off by now after a yr...but hasn't... definately hooked on BMW's... next ride if I win 649..Topaz M3..otherwise 330Ci.. hey, I can part out my stuff to a 330... :cool:

[Chopper]

Same. I had the E36 before this and love the BMW feel for handling. Love the look of the cars, even though they drive us crazy with taking care of them, it's worth it!! Although this modding thing can really get out of hand, money wise! :thumbsup:

Sometimes, I go around the block a couple of extra times when I get somewhere just to drive a minute or two longer. :thumbsup:

[Magnus]

i always sit in the garage with a beer in my hand just looking at the car :)

[christyles]

i always sit in the garage with a beer in my hand just looking at the car :)
I sometimes sleep in my car...not while I'm driving of course. But yeah, if I had a big enough garage, i'd probably make it my bedroom as well.

[audiophilia]

:p :}: I love my black trim
oyster must be a ballin' playa...:D

[audiophilia]

From the pics, Peter, both look great...50/50...defintely follow Eric's advice, if you go black...

[BlueSky]

blacking it out makes the car looks sportier... but keeping the chrome makes it look classier... it depends on which route u want to go...

[dutty_mark3]

Mark,

Wait till you get halos on.
You won't be able to keep your eyes off of the car after that :D

no halos for me (no halohalo either). anything that has the word "baking" in the install instructions is a no-no for my baby. also, with all the problems i've been reading about fitment, dremelling, snapping or breaking rings, i don't want the hassle. but here's a mod for all you halo mod freaks... hook it up to your throttle/tach. - that'll get some attention. :^o:

[Surk]

blacking it out makes the car looks sportier... but keeping the chrome makes it look classier... it depends on which route u want to go...

Good point Bluesky..never thought of it that way..here's some close-ups I took..one side blk out..other chrome...I'm leaning towards Blk (probably because I've had chrome for a yr) but as Oyster says..Once you go blk..can't go back..

Which shall it be??

[BlueSky]

go black if u plan to keep your moldings black too...

[Surk]

go black if u plan to keep your moldings black too...
If I go chrome..I'll paint b\side mldg blue....otherwise..if i do window trim..will leave b\side blk..

[christyles]

If I go chrome..I'll paint b\side mldg blue....otherwise..if i do window trim..will leave b\side blk..
That's cool. Black window trim, body colour trim moulding. It will imrpove the continuity of solid panels even more. Makes your car look bigger than it really is and less cluttered.

I say :thumbsup:

[enarchy]

DIY it!
:yak: :thumbsup:

[M333ee]

DIY it!
:yak: :thumbsup:

Hey Jeff,

How did it turn out?
I still haven't seen your car this year.

[enarchy]

well. eric. lets just say it could have been better. ended up using the wrong type of clear coat. was a rush job, paint wasn't fully dried when i peeled the primers paint.

other than that, it looks ok. but i might redo it before winter.