2011 Frozen Black

Active · 04-16-2013, 06:21 AM

I have an opportunity to purchase a 2011 Frozen Black M3 with 15k on the clock. My issue is the maintenance of the paint work, has anyone had the experience of maintaining a Frozen color? Is it worth the hassle or would I be better off buying a traditional color? The Frozen Black is an amazing looking machine! Feedback please

roastbeef · 04-16-2013, 06:33 AM

check out the detailing section of this forum; there is a sticky regarding frozen paint color maintenance.

Chriskm3 · 04-16-2013, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by roastbeef

check out the detailing section of this forum; there is a sticky regarding frozen paint color maintenance.

Paint is paint. The clear coat is not as reflective (glossy) so it will do a better job at covering swirrels and minor scratches.

Chicken Little · 04-16-2013, 07:20 AM

I say go for it. I did, and mine is on a boat almost here

as previously stated, paint is paint and it is the clear coat that is slightly different. No waxing and a little extra time and care.

Lorde · 04-16-2013, 09:51 AM

SwissVax has a whole product line dedicated to maintaining "Frozen" paint.

slipaway37 · 04-16-2013, 10:26 AM

I personally love my Frozen Grey Coupe. No need to clay bar, wax, seal, etc. ever again. Be sure to apply some protectant to the C/F roof though!
Use a very soft wash mit (sheep skin preferred). BMW does not recomend using anything but a camoise to dry; however, I've used micro fiber towels with absolutely no scratches/swirls. The BMW recommended bug remover is truly an amazing solution, and I highly recommend its use.

Now, here's the "kicker":
Do you plan to use a paint protection film on the vehicle? I just learned a painful and costly lesson in this area, and have finally figured out the right type of PPF to use on this "satin" finish frozen edition.
DO NOT USE the 3M VentureShield matte PPF, period! If you do you will have an extrme contrast difference with a completely matte appearance, and you will be very dissatisfied.
Go with the Premier Satin Guard, and be done with it. This is the closest film you will get to this special BMW finish. It has a slight "sheen" to it, and it's also soft as a baby's backside as opposed to the very rough and dust/dirt magnate 3M material.

Good luck!

F1Venom · 04-16-2013, 11:09 AM

I saw one in Cancun last year and I loved it. The color definitely stands out. May I ask how much the seller is asking? If it's in the low to mid $60s go for it.

Ezio · 04-16-2013, 11:29 AM

i heard it can be a nightmare at times. but the color is just to cool, specially black.

BMW Fanatic · 04-16-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by F1Venom

I saw one in Cancun last year and I loved it. The color definitely stands out. May I ask how much the seller is asking? If it's in the low to mid $60s go for it.

OP is in Australia so unfortunately he won't get that good of a deal. I'd say go for it, people have a misunderstood conception of Frozen Colours and how they are so hard to keep clean when in fact it is the total opposite.

ZooMMM · 04-16-2013, 01:39 PM

I'd go for it.

signes · 04-16-2013, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by F1Venom

I saw one in Cancun last year and I loved it. The color definitely stands out. May I ask how much the seller is asking? If it's in the low to mid $60s go for it.

More than what you want to pay by FWIW:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2011-...t_17001wt_1165

bga23 · 04-17-2013, 08:40 AM

Isn't the whole matte finish sort of passe?

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Chicken Little Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 295 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 Frozen Black Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	I say go for it. I did, and mine is on a boat almost here as previously stated, paint is paint and it is the clear coat that is slightly different. No waxing and a little extra time and care.
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slipaway37 First Lieutenant 83 Rep 333 Posts Drives: '13 ZCP/E92/M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Lessons Learned I personally love my Frozen Grey Coupe. No need to clay bar, wax, seal, etc. ever again. Be sure to apply some protectant to the C/F roof though! Use a very soft wash mit (sheep skin preferred). BMW does not recomend using anything but a camoise to dry; however, I've used micro fiber towels with absolutely no scratches/swirls. The BMW recommended bug remover is truly an amazing solution, and I highly recommend its use. Now, here's the "kicker": Do you plan to use a paint protection film on the vehicle? I just learned a painful and costly lesson in this area, and have finally figured out the right type of PPF to use on this "satin" finish frozen edition. DO NOT USE the 3M VentureShield matte PPF, period! If you do you will have an extrme contrast difference with a completely matte appearance, and you will be very dissatisfied. Go with the Premier Satin Guard, and be done with it. This is the closest film you will get to this special BMW finish. It has a slight "sheen" to it, and it's also soft as a baby's backside as opposed to the very rough and dust/dirt magnate 3M material. Good luck! __________________ '13 Frozen Grey, ZCP/E92 M3. Expel Stealth PPF; BPM Stage II; Macht Schnell Stage II intake & pulleys; Brembo 380 BBK; Gintani x-pipe w/4 resonators; Akrapovic slip-on; RD springs. '16 Porsche Cayman GT4: No MODS required, lol.
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F1Venom Banned 73 Rep 961 Posts Drives: ZCP E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I saw one in Cancun last year and I loved it. The color definitely stands out. May I ask how much the seller is asking? If it's in the low to mid $60s go for it.
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Ezio Brigadier General 380 Rep 3,934 Posts Drives: 2023 Alfa Romeo, 2023 m240i Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: MI iTrader: (0)	i heard it can be a nightmare at times. but the color is just to cool, specially black.
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ZooMMM Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 271 Posts Drives: Black/black E93 M Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (1)	I'd go for it.
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