Need your opinion on front lip kit

tester2011 · 03-24-2021, 05:03 PM

I am looking to get a front lip kit done on my 18 340i (black). Debating wether I should go for the glossy black or just the primed one. I want it to look as flush as possible.

I have attached pictures. 1st one is the primed lip not painted. Second picture is the glossy one and third is the way I want the lip to look.

My car is colour is sapphire black.

j.f.leonard · 03-24-2021, 06:23 PM

The third one is the standard black plastic. So if thats the look you're going for I'd get that one.

tester2011 · 03-24-2021, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by j.f.leonard

The third one is the standard black plastic. So if thats the look you're going for I'd get that one.

I guess the glossy one would be too "flashy"?

StraightF · 03-24-2021, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by tester2011

I guess the glossy one would be too "flashy"?

Depends on what kind of look you're going for and maybe also your current color.

For example, I had my front lip and rear diffuser painted gloss black to match some of the surrounding bits (window/door trim, gloss black kidney grills, etc.) and I felt the gloss black worked better with Glacier Silver.

As mentioned before, the third picture looks to be just the standard plastic with no paint. That would lead to it standing out a little more from your current black car.

tester2011 · 03-24-2021, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by StraightF

Depends on what kind of look you're going for and maybe also your current color.

For example, I had my front lip and rear diffuser painted gloss black to match some of the surrounding bits (window/door trim, gloss black kidney grills, etc.) and I felt the gloss black worked better with Glacier Silver.

As mentioned before, the third picture looks to be just the standard plastic with no paint. That would lead to it standing out a little more from your current black car.

I want to get a subtle look. Thats why I am having a hard time deciding.

I will post a picture of my car again to get some better feedbacks.

j.f.leonard · 03-25-2021, 02:02 AM

I have the gloss black on my car and it looks nice. Not flashy. And you drive a gloss black car, so it wouldn't contrast much other than the metallic aspect of your paint.

mgeller · 03-25-2021, 02:38 AM

Casting my vote in for glossy! I'm on my third lip so try not to get too attached anymore. Damn roads...

f32ns800 · 03-25-2021, 08:34 AM

I own a sapphire black, and I have come to the conclusion that Glossy black looks better than Matte black. I find the matte black looks good on certain colours but looks a bit cheap on sapphire black

tester2011 · 03-25-2021, 12:22 PM

Thanks guys..I think I will go with the glossy black..

tester2011 · 04-08-2021, 02:30 PM

Finally got my lip kit installed today with the black kidney grill...went with the unpainted lip and had the body shop painted for me.

Sorry my car needs a wash!

madmortar · 10-31-2021, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by tester2011

Finally got my lip kit installed today with the black kidney grill...went with the unpainted lip and had the body shop painted for me.

Sorry my car needs a wash!

Where did you buy that lip?

mike@x-ph.com · 11-01-2021, 09:18 AM

We offer the performance lip in carbon fiber

Samir72 · 11-02-2021, 03:54 PM

I think the best option is the winglets painted body colour and the lip gloss black.

Matt black just looks like it has not been finished.

Same goes for the rear diffuser looks so much nicer with the outer part painted body colour.

SZeRo_PT · 12-10-2021, 08:42 AM

Looks great!

tester2011 · 12-18-2021, 11:53 AM

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Where did you buy that lip?

Sorry for the really late reply. I see you are in the States. I bought it from a local shop hear in Scarborough, Ontario

F36Vader · 12-21-2021, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by madmortar

Where did you buy that lip?

Sorry for the really late reply. I see you are in the States. I bought it from a local shop hear in Scarborough, Ontario

I'm in toronto and looking for a lip and diffuser for my F36 what's the shop name if you don't mind?

Also did they do the install for you?

Kailec · 12-24-2021, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mJuice

I'm in toronto and looking for a lip and diffuser for my F36 what's the shop name if you don't mind?

Also did they do the install for you?

If it's Scarborough it's probably Racing Bees.

R$28i · 12-24-2021, 01:45 PM

I have black sapphire F36 and went with matte and love it. Personally, the gloss on metallic triggers my OCD more than with matte. I guess it's too close for comfort in terms of looking like you tried to color match it and cheaped out. Very noticeable difference when in direct sun. I would start matte then get it painted black sapphire if you end up hating it.

That's just my opinion though and objectively nothing wrong with gloss and will look good 99% of time.

R$28i · 12-24-2021, 01:46 PM

Sorry just saw this was resolved lol. Looks great!!

tester2011 · 01-02-2022, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kailec

If it's Scarborough it's probably Racing Bees.

Yes Racing Bees it is.

tester2011 · 01-02-2022, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by mJuice

I'm in toronto and looking for a lip and diffuser for my F36 what's the shop name if you don't mind?

Also did they do the install for you?

I got it installed and painted at a small shop for $250. Of course they color matched it to my car with the color code.

PM me if you want the name of the shop.

Smouse1982 · 01-11-2022, 07:46 AM

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03-24-2021, 05:03 PM	#1
tester2011 Private First Class 82 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Need your opinion on front lip kit I am looking to get a front lip kit done on my 18 340i (black). Debating wether I should go for the glossy black or just the primed one. I want it to look as flush as possible. I have attached pictures. 1st one is the primed lip not painted. Second picture is the glossy one and third is the way I want the lip to look. My car is colour is sapphire black. Attached Images
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j.f.leonard Lieutenant 218 Rep 576 Posts Drives: 2012 328i f30 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: north carolina iTrader: (1)	The third one is the standard black plastic. So if thats the look you're going for I'd get that one.
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j.f.leonard Lieutenant 218 Rep 576 Posts Drives: 2012 328i f30 Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: north carolina iTrader: (1)	I have the gloss black on my car and it looks nice. Not flashy. And you drive a gloss black car, so it wouldn't contrast much other than the metallic aspect of your paint.
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03-25-2021, 02:38 AM	#7
mgeller Private 52 Rep 98 Posts Drives: BMW 340i Join Date: May 2020 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Casting my vote in for glossy! I'm on my third lip so try not to get too attached anymore. Damn roads...
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f32ns800 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 42 Posts Drives: f32 430i Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: london iTrader: (0)	I own a sapphire black, and I have come to the conclusion that Glossy black looks better than Matte black. I find the matte black looks good on certain colours but looks a bit cheap on sapphire black
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tester2011 Private First Class 82 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys..I think I will go with the glossy black..
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tester2011 Private First Class 82 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Finally got my lip kit installed today with the black kidney grill...went with the unpainted lip and had the body shop painted for me. Sorry my car needs a wash! Attached Images
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Samir72 First Lieutenant 433 Rep 332 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: London iTrader: (0)	I think the best option is the winglets painted body colour and the lip gloss black. Matt black just looks like it has not been finished. Same goes for the rear diffuser looks so much nicer with the outer part painted body colour.
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R$28i Private First Class 61 Rep 146 Posts Drives: 2014 428i xDrive Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: DC / NY iTrader: (0)	I have black sapphire F36 and went with matte and love it. Personally, the gloss on metallic triggers my OCD more than with matte. I guess it's too close for comfort in terms of looking like you tried to color match it and cheaped out. Very noticeable difference when in direct sun. I would start matte then get it painted black sapphire if you end up hating it. That's just my opinion though and objectively nothing wrong with gloss and will look good 99% of time. __________________ 2006 330xi M-Sprt (Blk) SOLD 2014 428i XDrive Sport Stage 2 (Blk) BLEW UP 2015 428i X-Dr M-Sprt Dinan Exhaust (Blk) SOLD 2018 440i X-Dr GC LOADED MPPSK (Blk) NY/DMV Based
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