M Coupe getting some Harley Davidson Matte Black!!!!

inTgr8r · 04-08-2011, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

i'll start taking donations, it'll be my undertaking for the z4 community

$1 coming you way, wut's your PP addy?

...this could take a while

RBull · 04-08-2011, 10:59 AM

^LOL. It sure would.

OP, looking forward to seeing pics.

ANUSTART · 04-08-2011, 11:39 AM

Although I completely agree LSB would be dead sexy, matte black will get way more attention as a "custom" paint job goes. Will get more of an initial WOW factor. NOW, whether you regret it in a year or not is another story all together.

fighting_fish · 04-08-2011, 12:23 PM

Can't wait to see how it turns out, a well done flat paint job is a thing of beauty.

tekmoe · 04-08-2011, 12:32 PM

Don't listen to the naysayers, yellomasta. A proper matte black paint job is SEX.

Here's a shot I captured last month at the Cars & Coffee.

r4gs · 04-08-2011, 01:11 PM

i also took a picture of a factory painted matte silver merc e63 amg at the march coffee and rides meet in san antonio. i think matte black is a bit bland looking on anything other than a murcielago, whereas a matte *insert actual color* is more appealing. either way, u'll be a lot less worried about dirt and dust than us normal paint folks.

tekmoe · 04-08-2011, 01:37 PM

Wow! I've never seen a matte silver before. That looks dope!

Finnegan · 04-08-2011, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

i'll start taking donations, it'll be my undertaking for the z4 community

boydgti · 04-08-2011, 03:49 PM

When is the paint going on lol

z4mnyc · 04-08-2011, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by boydgti

When is the paint going on lol

+1

esqu1re · 04-08-2011, 04:21 PM

Good luck with the project. That matte silver AMG looks a bit like primer.

r4gs · 04-08-2011, 05:10 PM

another shot of the matte silver merc:

tekmoe · 04-08-2011, 05:36 PM

Damn look at that reflection on the door... That's wicked!

bucko521 · 04-08-2011, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tekmoe

Wow! I've never seen a matte silver before. That looks dope!

WHS

ANUSTART · 04-08-2011, 06:54 PM

Those two Mercs look sooooo nice. Drool.

Z4Murder · 04-09-2011, 09:46 AM

matte silver is amazing!

BTM · 04-09-2011, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Roffle Waffle

I would have gone with a silver or dark silver hue, but paint color is always a personal preference. Can't wait to see the finished work, and not on a crappy iphone pic!

I've always thought if I had to repaint my car I would paint it Sparkling Graphite Metallic...fell in love with that color on my 335.

Lets see the finished results of this!

XMetal · 04-09-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by r4gs

either way, u'll be a lot less worried about dirt and dust than us normal paint folks.

Not true...a matte paint job needs a lot more caring than a proper clear coat will ever requires.

Here is list of suggestions from BMW:

* Never polish or wax the frozen gray paint as it could lead to a glossy surface.
* If washing your frozen gray M3 in a automatic car wash (you should be killed) choose a car wash that does not apply vehicle wax. Rinse the M3 with high pressure water to remove dirt before sending it through the automatic car wash to avoid scratches from sand, dust and other micro-particles.
* Remove bugs, bird poo, tree sap, tar, fuel spills or oil immediately using a soft sponge.
* Avoid strong rubbing while cleaning the frozen paint. BMW sells suitable products for maintaining the frozen paint at your local dealer.
* Repairs to the paint (scratches, dents, etching) must be completed by a BMW trained body shop. Most auto body shop will not be capable of repairing the frozen gray paint.

FYI...BMW required their owners of the "frozen gray" sign a waiver on the paint job!

yellowmasta · 04-09-2011, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by boydgti

When is the paint going on lol

Hahahaha! Believe me....I want that car painted bad! All the trim work is done and the car is primed and sanded. Should be ready in a week or so. I am still waiting for my CF lip and diffuser from Arkym. But pics will definitely be posted as soon as it's all done!!! I miss my baby!

yellowmasta · 04-09-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by hogzilla

Although I completely agree LSB would be dead sexy, matte black will get way more attention as a "custom" paint job goes. Will get more of an initial WOW factor. NOW, whether you regret it in a year or not is another story all together.

Although care for the paint is one thing that I've heard to be a draw back, but, it's not like I'm already OCD about my baby! It'll be worth it and I think you'll agree when it's all done bud!

yellowmasta · 04-09-2011, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fighting_fish

Can't wait to see how it turns out, a well done flat paint job is a thing of beauty.

I agree with you 100%!!!!

yellowmasta · 04-09-2011, 11:00 AM

[QUOTE=tekmoe;9322389]Don't listen to the naysayers, yellomasta. A proper matte black paint job is SEX.

Here's a shot I captured last month at the Cars

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RBull Captain 12 Rep 725 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Nova Scotia iTrader: (0)	^LOL. It sure would. OP, looking forward to seeing pics.
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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Although I completely agree LSB would be dead sexy, matte black will get way more attention as a "custom" paint job goes. Will get more of an initial WOW factor. NOW, whether you regret it in a year or not is another story all together.
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fighting_fish Private First Class 6 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2.5i Z4 2004 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Can't wait to see how it turns out, a well done flat paint job is a thing of beauty.
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Don't listen to the naysayers, yellomasta. A proper matte black paint job is SEX. Here's a shot I captured last month at the Cars & Coffee.
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	i also took a picture of a factory painted matte silver merc e63 amg at the march coffee and rides meet in san antonio. i think matte black is a bit bland looking on anything other than a murcielago, whereas a matte insert actual color is more appealing. either way, u'll be a lot less worried about dirt and dust than us normal paint folks. Attached Images
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Wow! I've never seen a matte silver before. That looks dope!
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boydgti First Lieutenant 10 Rep 328 Posts Drives: 2007 z4m Join Date: May 2010 Location: calgary alberta iTrader: (0)	When is the paint going on lol
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esqu1re Lieutenant Colonel 41 Rep 1,855 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	Good luck with the project. That matte silver AMG looks a bit like primer. __________________ ///M Coupe: RPI Scoop, OE Strut, CDV, Volk RE30, SS Brake Lines, Stromung Exhaust
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r4gs Viper Driver 36 Rep 1,311 Posts Drives: F-16 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Singapore iTrader: (2)	another shot of the matte silver merc: Attached Images
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tekmoe Captain 55 Rep 844 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	Damn look at that reflection on the door... That's wicked!
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ANUSTART Captain 35 Rep 956 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Those two Mercs look sooooo nice. Drool.
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04-09-2011, 09:46 AM	#38
Z4Murder Major 28 Rep 1,110 Posts Drives: > speed limit Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Buffalo, NY iTrader: (1)	matte silver is amazing! __________________ 2007 TiAg ///MCoupe * Dinan strut bars * ZHP knob * RPI scoop * Ultimate Pedals * RE Diablo * 3.91 TMS gears * Apex PS7 * Eventuri intake* Nitto NT05 * TMS pullies * Zeck CDV * RE tranny mounts * Tekarbon * Mstache 2 * '14 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland Hemi... No more snow for the M!
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yellowmasta Private 11 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 Z4M Coupe/Matt ... [9.00]	[QUOTE=tekmoe;9322389]Don't listen to the naysayers, yellomasta. A proper matte black paint job is SEX. Here's a shot I captured last month at the Cars __________________ Arkym CF front lip, CF OEM trunk scoop, Arkym CF rear diffuser
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