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      04-04-2008, 11:28 AM   #15
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Originally Posted by gorun View Post
Its always black on the M3s. In Europe you pay extra for the satin black (shiny but shows scratches and stains) while you get the matt finish for free. I skipped the satin since it costs about 700$ and its not practical. Hard water and some car wash shampoos stain in badly and it turns purple.
Your terminology is slightly confusing. Satin is what the standard Shadowline trim is (in-between a flat and glossy finish). The optional one in Europe I would call gloss or glossy.
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