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Old 06-03-10 | 01:57 PM
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I have a black IS250

should i get flat black/black matte or glossy black for the black housing headlight?
Old 06-03-10 | 02:30 PM
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Matte black. The gloss black sometimes looks blue in certain lights. Flat just looks agressive always
Old 06-03-10 | 03:21 PM
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Satin black. Little bit more "shine" than matte/flat
Old 06-03-10 | 03:27 PM
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Any black, it looks better than chromed housing period.
Old 06-03-10 | 04:19 PM
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matte thats what i have it looks great
Old 06-03-10 | 04:45 PM
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post some pics when you are done bro! i want to do Satin black too.
Old 06-03-10 | 04:58 PM
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+1 for matte...

I feel glossy is played out. Just my opinion tho.
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