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      05-24-2012, 08:50 PM   #12
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Compare the German "Frozen VO" with the "Matte VO" that was put up for sale at a Swiss dealership for 80K (if the currency is Swiss Franc [CHF] then it's approx. US$83.5K or EUR66.5K) (posted last January: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...35&postcount=1)

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Difficult to see whether the blue colour of the blue 1M is definitely "frozen".

Oh well, all those frozen/matte gimmicks: maybe a treat in a portfolio, but IRL quite a hassle to keep in good shape and clean, I guess.

"BMW is making soon to be 2011 Frozen Gray M3 owners sign an agreement that they understand the care the "frozen" paint finish requires.
BMW's Suggestions to avoid paint damage:
- 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.
The agreement goes on to explicitly state that the warranty does not cover the frozen gray paint if it is damage by the owner as a result of negligence, lack of maintenance or proper care, environmental damage or improper repairs.
Only once the agreement is signed and returned to BMW will their car be shipped to them. Without signing the notice you're not getting your shiny new (or in this case matte) 2011 BMW Frozen Gray M3.
It's interesting that these 30 Frozen Gray M3 owners are paying extra for a finish that seems less durable, easier to damage and impossible to repair."

(http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho....php?p=5311508)

"The treatment involves normal base layers of water-borne paint finished in a satin clearcoat, and the warnings still persist: don't use chemicals or abrasives, dry with only cotton cloths, not microfiber, avoid automated car washes like the plague, and no matter how tempting, never wax or polish your car"
(http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars...nt-matte-craze)

In the recent past I compiled some color combos (a mix of renders and real) when Powerbeast was asking for paint suggestions regarding his infamous AW 1M (as we all know, in the end he went for Dakar Yellow paint - no wrap):
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...6&postcount=36

Then there is also the Japanese VO 1M that got a "Fire Orange U92/2" paint treatment:
(http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...d.php?t=687552)

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For a Java Green M3 (like a green apple):
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=53
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