(E90) Official Monaco Blue E90 Thread

bavarian19 · 05-27-2006, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by deltron

Rorschach, nice pictures of your car man. The shot with the clouds reflecting on the hood are awesome.

What do you use to keep your car so tidy. I have a Monaco Blue 325xi crossing the pond, and I've read from some posts the color is hard to maintain. Any secrets?

It is harder to maintain... especially during pollen season... But if you put in the work... my goodness does it look good

Rorschach · 05-28-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by deltron

Rorschach, nice pictures of your car man. The shot with the clouds reflecting on the hood are awesome.

What do you use to keep your car so tidy. I have a Monaco Blue 325xi crossing the pond, and I've read from some posts the color is hard to maintain. Any secrets?

Thanks deltron!
To be honest, this was my first wash (just basic with microfiber towels) and this is my first dark color car. I only have 200 miles on her so far! I will try many of the fine suggestions from this forum for keeping her clean, but I'll tell you, it is easier to see the water spots on a dark car. The MB color is stunning, everyone I meet has the same reaction:

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Guardian330 · 06-03-2006, 09:46 PM

Try this:

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

or this: http://www.detailersclub.com/

I ordered my Monaco Blue last month and I should have it in 2 weeks. I plan on using the ZAINO products. I have seen it in person and what a great look. It lasts a long time and maintenance is easy once you start the process. Hope this helps anyone...

"Keep it Clean!"

FrankoQ · 06-05-2006, 02:59 PM

Pics of my Monaco Blue.
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21557

I'm very happy with the color choice, but I can see it will be a pain
to keep it clean.

pawarrant · 06-05-2006, 03:43 PM

I just ordered my Zaino kit for my Monaco Blue.

MB330 · 06-10-2006, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by pawarrant

I just ordered my Zaino kit for my Monaco Blue.

A few questions: 1. If you don't mind - how much? 2. How long it's take to apply all layers? Any pictures yet?

pawarrant · 06-11-2006, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by NIVKI89

A few questions: 1. If you don't mind - how much? 2. How long it's take to apply all layers? Any pictures yet?

I will be doing the Zaino today for the first time. I'll let you know the results and try to take some pictures when I'm done.

pawarrant · 06-13-2006, 07:28 PM

Here are the pics after the Zaino. Very pleased with the result. It looks like a mirror, the photos don't really do it justice.

FrankoQ · 06-13-2006, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by pawarrant

Here are the pics after the Zaino. Very pleased with the result. It looks like a mirror, the photos don't really do it justice.

That looks Nice!!!

I can't wait to zaino my bimmer.

3s-a-charm · 06-13-2006, 08:02 PM

I posted these shots in another thread but thought I'd add them here for the "archives"... I love my new car!

pawarrant · 06-13-2006, 08:27 PM

Nice! I wish I knew how to take professional looking photos.

deltron · 06-13-2006, 08:57 PM

pawarrant, so how does applying the Zaino work? I haven't really *washed* a car in years. I may use a hose hooked up to a soft brush and just wash my car that way, but nothing special. I won't be doing that when I get the bimmer!

While we're on the subject, I've never even put wax on a car before. Is this a pain to do? Exactly how careful do you have to be when you're washing your car?

I seem to imagine its like sculpting something when I try to picture the work involved. Maybe when I see the new car I won't think about the work and just think about how nice I can make it look!

By the way, the pictures look great and you got some nice locations in the background too.

pawarrant · 06-13-2006, 09:11 PM

Deltron, I was the same as you. I never waxed my past cars. When I got this car, I did some research on this site, and decided to try the Zaino. It seemed like a lot of work and seemed confusing until I actually did it. Another member from here gave me detailed instructions on how to do it. It turned out to be very easy. I was impressed. I will send you a P.M. to detail the process. There are some good threads on here about it too.

wyrm11 · 06-13-2006, 11:23 PM

This is an AWESOME looking photo:

bimmer4me · 06-14-2006, 05:44 AM

Wow!!! Nikki has got some serious competition!!

Best Monaco Blue pics to date bar none!!

coastal · 06-17-2006, 12:45 AM

I just ordered a 325xi Monaco Blue/Terra. I can't decide on the walnut(burl) or poplar trim. I've seen both in person and think I might change to the poplar wood (seems a bit more "alive"). All the pics I see are the walnut/burl combo though. Walnut/Terra doesn't look bad but do the hues in the walnut seem to clash with the terra or is it just me? Thought I'd might get some opinions from the experts here. ....

BTW, I'm not really considering alum trim (would if my exterior was black or grey or silver though).

(xi, auto, premium, cold weather, comfort access, sat prep) wanted to get the sport package because I love the seats but I'm afraid of what all of the potholes around here would do to the tires/rims- ?.

deltron · 06-17-2006, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by coastal

BTW, I'm not really considering alum trim (would if my exterior was black or grey or silver though).

(xi, auto, premium, cold weather, comfort access, sat prep) wanted to get the sport package because I love the seats but I'm afraid of what all of the potholes around here would do to the tires/rims- ?.

I'm from Jersey too, and though I don't think potholes are that bad (in my area at least), you can always buy the tire/rim insurance. I just picked up my car and I purchased 5 year insurance for the tire/rims with no limit on replacements or money spent and no deductible for $650 from the dealer. Initially I was worried but thought it would be a waste of money but I caved and got it anyway.

Its peace of mind. Between the BMW maintenance/warranty and the tire warranty I should only have car payments to worry about for the next 4-5 years.

bimmer4me · 06-17-2006, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by coastal

I just ordered a 325xi Monaco Blue/Terra. I can't decide on the walnut(burl) or poplar trim. I've seen both in person and think I might change to the poplar wood (seems a bit more "alive"). All the pics I see are the walnut/burl combo though. Walnut/Terra doesn't look bad but do the hues in the walnut seem to clash with the terra or is it just me? Thought I'd might get some opinions from the experts here. ....

BTW, I'm not really considering alum trim (would if my exterior was black or grey or silver though).

(xi, auto, premium, cold weather, comfort access, sat prep) wanted to get the sport package because I love the seats but I'm afraid of what all of the potholes around here would do to the tires/rims- ?.

1) I would recommend Walnut as I think Poplar has too much different colors going on with the assortment of the brown, black and gray headliner already.

2) I'm 99% sure that the sports package on the AWD xi doesn't change the suspension and tires. You still have the non-sports suspension and all-season tires.

coastal · 06-18-2006, 01:20 AM

Thanks for the advice.

Bimmerme- I think the combo you have is gorgeous!. I'm just afraid to get grey though because I'm apparantly a messy person.

About the poplar vs. walnut issue - I'm still torn but you make a good point. What's more difficult is the variation in the tones, since no two poplars are alike I've seen more red ones and then ones with more yellow. The tiime I saw it with more red in it, it looked fine with terra. Today I saw a poplare terra combo where the poplar was more yellow and it looked weird.

Oh by the way, I already ordered my car a few days ago - HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO CHANGE MY MIND? Will the dealership allow me too???

Asiann · 06-18-2006, 01:30 AM

It does look better in the sun!

coastal · 06-18-2006, 02:00 AM

Ok now I've decided I want the walnut. But my order is for the poplar!! damn. My order is only 4 days old. I can still change it with the dealer right??!!

coastal · 06-20-2006, 09:49 PM

Hey, what do you think of this Monaco Blue combo (with terra and burl) as an alternative to Black or S.Black metallic with terra/burl?

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06-13-2006, 08:57 PM	#144
deltron Private First Class 8 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 325xi Monaco Blue Join Date: May 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	pawarrant, so how does applying the Zaino work? I haven't really washed a car in years. I may use a hose hooked up to a soft brush and just wash my car that way, but nothing special. I won't be doing that when I get the bimmer! While we're on the subject, I've never even put wax on a car before. Is this a pain to do? Exactly how careful do you have to be when you're washing your car? I seem to imagine its like sculpting something when I try to picture the work involved. Maybe when I see the new car I won't think about the work and just think about how nice I can make it look! By the way, the pictures look great and you got some nice locations in the background too. __________________ Monaco Blue 325xi Black'ette, Aluminum Trim, Xenons, Steptronic, Comfort Assist, Cold Weather - Delivered 6/15/2006
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pawarrant SECDEF 120 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas, TX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 X3 xDrive30i [0.00] 2013 328xi [0.00]	Deltron, I was the same as you. I never waxed my past cars. When I got this car, I did some research on this site, and decided to try the Zaino. It seemed like a lot of work and seemed confusing until I actually did it. Another member from here gave me detailed instructions on how to do it. It turned out to be very easy. I was impressed. I will send you a P.M. to detail the process. There are some good threads on here about it too. __________________ 2020 X3 xDrive30i Carbon Black/Black Vernasca Leather w/ Blue stitching Retired: 2016 435i M-Sport Alpine White/Black Dakota Leather, 2013 328xi Melbourne Red Metallic/Black Dakota Leather, 2009 328xi Montego Blue Metallic/Saddle Brown Dakota Leather, 2006 325xi Monaco Blue Metallic/Gray Dakota Leather, 2003 325xi Steel Grey Metallic/Black Leather
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06-13-2006, 11:23 PM	#146
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06-14-2006, 05:44 AM	#147
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06-17-2006, 12:45 AM	#148
coastal New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Need help deciding! I just ordered a 325xi Monaco Blue/Terra. I can't decide on the walnut(burl) or poplar trim. I've seen both in person and think I might change to the poplar wood (seems a bit more "alive"). All the pics I see are the walnut/burl combo though. Walnut/Terra doesn't look bad but do the hues in the walnut seem to clash with the terra or is it just me? Thought I'd might get some opinions from the experts here. .... BTW, I'm not really considering alum trim (would if my exterior was black or grey or silver though). (xi, auto, premium, cold weather, comfort access, sat prep) wanted to get the sport package because I love the seats but I'm afraid of what all of the potholes around here would do to the tires/rims- ?.
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06-18-2006, 01:20 AM	#151
coastal New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Another question Thanks for the advice. Bimmerme- I think the combo you have is gorgeous!. I'm just afraid to get grey though because I'm apparantly a messy person. About the poplar vs. walnut issue - I'm still torn but you make a good point. What's more difficult is the variation in the tones, since no two poplars are alike I've seen more red ones and then ones with more yellow. The tiime I saw it with more red in it, it looked fine with terra. Today I saw a poplare terra combo where the poplar was more yellow and it looked weird. Oh by the way, I already ordered my car a few days ago - HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO CHANGE MY MIND? Will the dealership allow me too???
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06-18-2006, 01:30 AM	#152
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06-18-2006, 02:00 AM	#153
coastal New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	oh no!! Ok now I've decided I want the walnut. But my order is for the poplar!! damn. My order is only 4 days old. I can still change it with the dealer right??!!
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06-20-2006, 09:49 PM	#154
coastal New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	What do you think of Monaco Blue/Terra/burl?? Hey, what do you think of this Monaco Blue combo (with terra and burl) as an alternative to Black or S.Black metallic with terra/burl? Attached Images
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