Gloss Black or Pearl Chrome Finisher?

Beancounter_74 · 08-13-2015, 03:54 AM

I must admit, the blue is a bizarre choice by BMW, seems rather cheap looking for what is a premium product. I'd expect it on a funky Fiat 500, but not a BMW.

simon the pieman · 08-13-2015, 05:31 AM

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Defiantly gloss black for me then. Need a bit of contrast other wise it's all a bit light. Nice leather colour choice though. I presume the dash is all black though?
What exterior colour have you gone for?

Yes black leather dash!

Carbon Black exterior.

That will look very tidy. Well jell.

So you think like this then: (I can't find any pics of leather dash with pearl chrome though)

Yes that looks good. Only I personally found is that on an e90 330i m sport I had, that had brushed aluminium trim and it show scratches/marks easily where as the hex trim in my f30 doesn't, although it is still mint inside anyway, but it's you personal preference. You'll be looking at it all the time so make sure you 100% happy with your choice.
Enjoy it when it arrives.

teaston · 08-13-2015, 05:38 AM

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Defiantly gloss black for me then. Need a bit of contrast other wise it's all a bit light. Nice leather colour choice though. I presume the dash is all black though?
What exterior colour have you gone for?

Yes black leather dash!

Carbon Black exterior.

That will look very tidy. Well jell.

So you think like this then: (I can't find any pics of leather dash with pearl chrome though)

Yes that looks good. Only I personally found is that on an e90 330i m sport I had, that had brushed aluminium trim and it show scratches/marks easily where as the hex trim in my f30 doesn't, although it is still mint inside anyway, but it's you personal preference. You'll be looking at it all the time so make sure you 100% happy with your choice.
Enjoy it when it arrives.

My E 90 had it too and it was dented to hell! the F30 brushed aluminium looks a lot nicer though so maybe it's better quality too.

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teaston · 08-13-2015, 05:41 AM

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I had the same quandary, then ended up going for piano black trim which has a pearl chrome finisher by default. I rationalised it by thinking the brushed silver looked a bit lost with the lighter leather.

Mmmm Piano Black, tempting!

simon the pieman · 08-13-2015, 06:10 AM

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Defiantly gloss black for me then. Need a bit of contrast other wise it's all a bit light. Nice leather colour choice though. I presume the dash is all black though?
What exterior colour have you gone for?

Yes black leather dash!

Carbon Black exterior.

That will look very tidy. Well jell.

So you think like this then: (I can't find any pics of leather dash with pearl chrome though)

Yes that looks good. Only I personally found is that on an e90 330i m sport I had, that had brushed aluminium trim and it show scratches/marks easily where as the hex trim in my f30 doesn't, although it is still mint inside anyway, but it's you personal preference. You'll be looking at it all the time so make sure you 100% happy with your choice.
Enjoy it when it arrives.

My E 90 had it too and it was dented to hell! the F30 brushed aluminium looks a lot nicer though so maybe it's better quality too.

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Yeah hopefully it is better materials. As you said the piano black is a good shout with the chrome finisher and ivory leather. My boss has just got a 435d GC in black with oyster leather and dark wood. Love the car just never been a fan of the wood trim. Bit old man for me.

cadmunkey · 08-13-2015, 06:57 AM

Gloss black, same as mine

BC4J · 08-13-2015, 07:40 AM

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I had the same quandary, then ended up going for piano black trim which has a pearl chrome finisher by default. I rationalised it by thinking the brushed silver looked a bit lost with the lighter leather.

Same as mine, great combo.

creepy coupe · 08-13-2015, 07:42 AM

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Same as mine, great combo.

I hope so, when i actually get it

gatsojon · 08-13-2015, 07:59 AM

Gloss Black still for me

teaston · 08-13-2015, 08:04 AM

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Same as mine, great combo.

Does look good, only another £6pm

Meds · 08-13-2015, 08:32 AM

teaston don't know why you're even bothering. We all know you're going to spend more time posting about it on the Forum than actually sitting in it and driving it!

teaston · 08-13-2015, 10:06 AM

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teaston don't know why you're even bothering. We all know you're going to spend more time posting about it on the Forum than actually sitting in it and driving it!

Lol, I'm doing about 150 miles a day atm!

Nick the Greek · 08-13-2015, 04:55 PM

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Went with chrome also, gloss black is so 2014

You're a fuggin walking fashion statement fella

Wills2 · 08-14-2015, 05:28 AM

I think the contrast look is good, piano with pearl/alu with black gloss.

teaston · 08-14-2015, 07:14 AM

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I think the contrast look is good, piano with pearl/alu with black gloss.

I do love the look of piano black, but apparently it's a nightmare for showing finger prints, dust, hair etc.

creepy coupe · 08-14-2015, 07:18 AM

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I do love the look of piano black, but apparently it's a nightmare for showing finger prints, dust, hair etc.

Valid downside.

Beancounter_74 · 08-14-2015, 07:20 AM

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I think the contrast look is good, piano with pearl/alu with black gloss.

I do love the look of piano black, but apparently it's a nightmare for showing finger prints, dust, hair etc.

I had Piano Black trim in my RRSport and it did look great, but the marring did get on my tits and it did seem to highlight dust etc far more.

That said, would I have it again, definitely, just fancied the Alu this time around in my 3.

creepy coupe · 08-14-2015, 07:33 AM

The inside of Mrs Creepy's Mini is covered in shiny black (no jokes please) and it looks really good. I do have to do the dusting a fair bit though. Not enough to put me off though.

BC4J · 08-14-2015, 07:40 AM

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I do love the look of piano black, but apparently it's a nightmare for showing finger prints, dust, hair etc.

Not my experience. As with anything as long as you look after it should be fine. It does look fab.

teaston · 08-14-2015, 10:10 AM

Oh god, so many differing opinions!

BC4J · 08-14-2015, 10:34 AM

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Oh god, so many differing opinions!

Everyone has one. In the end the only one that matters is yours

creepy coupe · 08-14-2015, 10:37 AM

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Oh god, so many differing opinions!

Teaston. If you have to think that hard about Piano black. it's maybe not for you? I mean £370 worth should wow you over.

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08-13-2015, 03:54 AM	#23
Beancounter_74 Colonel 593 Rep 2,246 Posts Drives: M140i F20, 449i F33 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	I must admit, the blue is a bizarre choice by BMW, seems rather cheap looking for what is a premium product. I'd expect it on a funky Fiat 500, but not a BMW.
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08-13-2015, 06:57 AM	#28
cadmunkey Enlisted Member 6 Rep 31 Posts Drives: F87 M2 LCI Join Date: May 2015 Location: West Yorkshire iTrader: (0)	Gloss black, same as mine
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08-13-2015, 07:59 AM	#31
gatsojon Lieutenant Colonel 499 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: M4 CP SSII/SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 CP [10.00]	Gloss Black still for me __________________ Current: F82 CP SS/SS
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Meds Lieutenant 76 Rep 564 Posts Drives: F30 328i M Sport + Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Watford (displaced Yank!) iTrader: (0)	teaston don't know why you're even bothering. We all know you're going to spend more time posting about it on the Forum than actually sitting in it and driving it! __________________ F30 328i M Sport + Twitter: @3qtrsamericano
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08-14-2015, 05:28 AM	#36
Wills2 Barge driver 8729 Rep 12,521 Posts Drives: 730d Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think the contrast look is good, piano with pearl/alu with black gloss. __________________ 730d/Z4C
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08-14-2015, 10:10 AM	#42
teaston Banned 10818 Rep 32,881 Posts Drives: X3 M40d Join Date: May 2012 Location: The High Seas iTrader: (1)	Oh god, so many differing opinions!
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