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      10-10-2014, 08:20 AM   #8
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Nate:

Thank you for the response, just curious is there any reason why this color cannot be matched, wonder why BMW wouldn't assist or help the community with this. How does BMW themselves match this color?

Seems a bit odd that a color is used that cannot be replicated. Is this because they protect their colors and don't want folks to be able to re-produce the color?

I appreciate the feedback it is more curiosity on my part than anything else.
The issue is with the pearl coat during the paint process. There are many variables to consider: How much pearl is shot, angle of the paint gun, steel panel vs. plastic. If you look closely at an MW M3/4 from the factory the plastic bumper covers have a different shade than the steel parts direct from the factory.
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