06-12-2019, 08:04 PM | #6 |
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You mean copper
You'll see scratch and swirl on every black or dark color cars. Sapphire Black is not as bad as Jet Black |
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06-12-2019, 08:22 PM | #7 |
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Sad to see you didn't like Hockenhelm Silver.
Why are you sticking with BMW colours? If I was paying for it, I'm going to have a custom colour, I would ask for a custom paint spec. Choose your colour, choose your own metallic flakes sizes etc, metallic flake colours etc... Or is the dealership paying for the new colour, hence all the BMW colours being presented? |
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06-12-2019, 08:23 PM | #8 |
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Keep the Hocknheim (sic) Silver, it is very good on an M2C, I have seen several at the local dealers. I have Sunset Orange Met which I also like a lot. Black cars are not fun to keep looking good.
It's your call, but I would go the silver, or the Sunset Orange. Just my 2c.
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06-12-2019, 08:36 PM | #9 | |
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I agree Carbon Black is not that good, it's like a worse version of Azurite Black or Tanzanite Blue. It's a very old paint, so no surprise. If you are open to something slightly lighter, I highly recommend Lime Rock Gray or Donnington Gray. Those are the two best BMW gray colors by a large margin, in my opinion. I like LRG better than Grigio Telesto, it's like a bit lighter and more metallic version of it. If you are set on black, I would actually recommend you consider Jet Black or another manufacturer's non-metallic pure black. Porsche Basalt Black is very nice as well, probably similar to the Daytona Nero. My Z4M was Black Sapphire Metallic. It's okay, but it never really looks as pure black as I wanted it. |
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06-12-2019, 08:57 PM | #10 |
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Nardo grey
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06-12-2019, 09:31 PM | #11 |
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1. I'd go with Grigio Telesto or, if you want to stick with an OE BMW Individual Color, BMW Grey Black.
2. It's your car and I respect the passion, but just wrap it. Much less expensive, provides some extra protection and preserves the resale value. GL
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06-12-2019, 10:21 PM | #12 |
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Yeah.. Just wrap it. Painting a new car seems like a terrible idea.
If you like one of the other BMW colors just sell this and get one, I bet you come out ahead financially and have factory paint. |
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06-13-2019, 08:12 AM | #15 |
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That's what I would advise as well. Repainting a new car IMO devalues it so better off taking a depreciation hit and getting a new car rather than spending $5k+ on a quality paint job for no reason other than you don't like the color of the factory paint. I just don't see any scenario where the OP comes ahead financially in the long run by repainting his new car a different color.
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OP Do you have costs for repaint already? |
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06-13-2019, 10:50 AM | #18 |
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i really like gray cars. wish they had a gray for the 2C. Singapore looks great
its somewhat menacing.. but hides dirt well also. looks great imho
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06-13-2019, 11:31 AM | #19 |
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Wow, that is a lot of money to change the color and possibly reduce the value of the car. Like others said, I'd just just wrap it. Set the money aside that you save and get a car in the color you really want when you're ready to upgrade from the M2C in a couple years. There will always be a newer and better car to buy later.
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06-13-2019, 01:18 PM | #20 |
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Grigio telesto. I have seen it in person twice and it's absolutely amazing. Wish it came on the M2C, it would've been a no-brainer for me
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06-13-2019, 02:54 PM | #21 |
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Just trade the car in for a black M2CS... Put your name on a wait list. Much better value that repainting to a non-foul colour.
Or get some big flames painted on the sides, and maybe an eagle on the hood. Should look pretty menacing. Heck yeah! |
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