Poll: When does Sparkling Graphite look its best?

BMW786 · 03-13-2006, 10:42 AM

Since there have been a couple of SG threads popping up lately, I was curious as to see what others think of the conditions under which SG shines at its best. Non-SG owners, you can vote too.

I took this pic from quincy's thread

but this is my favorite shade of Sparkling Graphite - it looks optimal here in IMO. If you selected other, please describe the conditions.

bmq · 03-13-2006, 10:45 AM

It has a purpleish tint in this picture, probably due to the lighting.

In my opinion it is best when it looks dark, like you can almost cut through it...

larryn · 03-13-2006, 10:45 AM

I have high output florescents (cool white) in my garage. I like it best under that light. I've seen a good bit of a maroony undertone in the sun, which is cool too.

HRC · 03-13-2006, 10:55 AM

When clean!

Danny

fletcher969 · 03-13-2006, 11:22 AM

I like it best when flourescent lighting is around, for instance, at night at a gas station, but I've come to like most of the hues it shows. I've seen one in particular about an hour before sunset which combined some blues and silvers. Browns, while not my favorite colors at all on a car, ironically don't look at all bad when they show themselves on this car. It's almost like a deep, deep maroon with a hint of brown...or is it the other way around?

Love the SG!

Muttley · 03-13-2006, 12:09 PM

Under flourescent lighting !

Vanilla Sky · 03-13-2006, 12:21 PM

when its in my driveway*

Nemis · 03-13-2006, 01:11 PM

ever, because i have SG :-)

vladinecko · 03-13-2006, 01:21 PM

it looks the best when it's re-painted to mystic blue

...just kidding!

KL2DC · 03-13-2006, 01:30 PM

I love all the tones!!

But in direct sunlight/light SG is just a chockful of sparkly goodness

DonnyGirl · 03-13-2006, 01:41 PM

Is SG one colour ? Somehow I doubt it - I think BMW have ended up with a spread of different SG colours. The samples I viewed looked different to the actual cars themselves, which looked different across different cars in the same lot. So I think BMW are having problems with their paint consistency, which is going to be a big problem getting any resprays to match up.

BMW786 · 03-13-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lni

I have high output florescents (cool white) in my garage. I like it best under that light. I've seen a good bit of a maroony undertone in the sun, which is cool too.

yea, you can kind of see the maroon/brown hues in this pic better. ok, i'm not trying to make this another 'Official SG Thread' here.

BMW786 · 03-13-2006, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vladinecko

it looks the best when it's re-painted to mystic blue

...just kidding!

Mystic Blue is a beautiful color - there's no other color like it on the road.

KL2DC · 03-13-2006, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DonnyGirl

Is SG one colour ? Somehow I doubt it - I think BMW have ended up with a spread of different SG colours. The samples I viewed looked different to the actual cars themselves, which looked different across different cars in the same lot. So I think BMW are having problems with their paint consistency, which is going to be a big problem getting any resprays to match up.

There is no quality snafu ... I believe its due to different color layers / flakes applied at different angles in relation to angle of light. I read somewhere here that SG and arktis shells require a little more attention in the paint shop stage, for that very reason. So SG and arktis cars are probably a tad more expensive to make. I would assume the same for Barrique red as well.

e90rocks · 03-13-2006, 08:50 PM

Overcast. I like the grey better, but actually prefer Jet Black.

larryn · 03-13-2006, 09:29 PM

I had a new hood, rear bumper cover and respray on both drivers side doors, from redelivery problems during shipping, after ED. The paint match is fantastic. Granted, that's basically a factory match, but they did a good job.

climkt · 03-13-2006, 09:53 PM

SG is an interesting colour. kinda reminds me of a chameleon. it appears to change colour at different times of the day, indoors and outdoors. the fact that it is used as a brochure colour, seems also to make it the most popular colour world wide.

climkt · 03-13-2006, 09:55 PM

my wife liked it as she said it looked very classy and executive. personally it think sg is okay. if i had to choose colours again , would go for le mans blue.

larryn · 03-14-2006, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by climkt

my wife liked it as she said it looked very classy and executive. personally it think sg is okay. if i had to choose colours again , would go for le mans blue.

My wife thought SG/terra was very questionable, until she saw it at the Munich delivery center. I think the brownish hues really lend itself to the terra interior, if you went that route.

BMW786 · 03-15-2006, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KL2DC

There is no quality snafu ... I believe its due to different color layers / flakes applied at different angles in relation to angle of light. I read somewhere here that SG and arktis shells require a little more attention in the paint shop stage, for that very reason. So SG and arktis cars are probably a tad more expensive to make. I would assume the same for Barrique red as well.

Yea, even though there are other metallic colors available, it seems like SG and Arctic are the most difficult to identify as being a 'single' color whereas most ppl. would identify TiAg as silver, Sapphire black as black, Monaco Blue as blue, etc.

BMW786 · 03-15-2006, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by climkt

my wife liked it as she said it looked very classy and executive. personally it think sg is okay. if i had to choose colours again , would go for le mans blue.

I still have yet to see a Mystic blue/Le Mans blue on the road. wonder what it looks like in person.

KL2DC · 03-15-2006, 09:49 AM

Mystic Blue is quite brilliant in the sun ... a sporty choice (until Le Mans crosses the pond). I agree SG is definitely more formal/business-like...I also think that barrique red is quite stunning and just as complex and characterful as SG and Arktis...these are the most exciting colors on offered on the e90

View Poll Results: When does Sparkling Graphite look its best?
Overcast - dark grey and creamy	20	23.53%
Sunset - brown and purple hues come out	13	15.29%
Ambient - steel grey metallic (see photo below)	17	20.00%
Bright and Sunny - when the lighter tones come out (i.e. silver)	26	30.59%
Other	9	10.59%
Voters: 85. You may not vote on this poll

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fletcher969 Dad: "Can't never did nothing" 8 Rep 319 Posts Drives: '96 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I like it best when flourescent lighting is around, for instance, at night at a gas station, but I've come to like most of the hues it shows. I've seen one in particular about an hour before sunset which combined some blues and silvers. Browns, while not my favorite colors at all on a car, ironically don't look at all bad when they show themselves on this car. It's almost like a deep, deep maroon with a hint of brown...or is it the other way around? Love the SG! __________________ 2006 330i: SG/Blk-Blk-Burl/6MT/ZSP/Heated seats/Sat prep 01-26-2006: Ordered Vehicle 02-01-2006: Production Start 02-06-2006: Production End 02-09-2006: Arrived at POExit 02-13-2006: Transit - Don Juan 03-01-2006: Unloaded in Charleston 03-02-2006: VPC 03-06-2006: Arrived at dealership 03-08-2006: Took delivery
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Muttley Enlisted Member 5 Rep 39 Posts Drives: VW MKIV GTI Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sacramento iTrader: (0)	Under flourescent lighting !
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DonnyGirl Private First Class 23 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 325 SE + sports susp SG Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sutton UK iTrader: (0)	Is SG one colour ? Somehow I doubt it - I think BMW have ended up with a spread of different SG colours. The samples I viewed looked different to the actual cars themselves, which looked different across different cars in the same lot. So I think BMW are having problems with their paint consistency, which is going to be a big problem getting any resprays to match up.
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larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	I had a new hood, rear bumper cover and respray on both drivers side doors, from redelivery problems during shipping, after ED. The paint match is fantastic. Granted, that's basically a factory match, but they did a good job.
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	SG is an interesting colour. kinda reminds me of a chameleon. it appears to change colour at different times of the day, indoors and outdoors. the fact that it is used as a brochure colour, seems also to make it the most popular colour world wide.
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	my wife liked it as she said it looked very classy and executive. personally it think sg is okay. if i had to choose colours again , would go for le mans blue.
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