Jerez black coupe zaino'd--many pix

marcos · 04-07-2008, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

That looks absolutely amazing!!!! The 18s look stunning on that colour combo. Why doesn't BMW pre-deliver the car Zaino'd?

I used Klasse which has always served me well. I actually used the sealant for my rims and the dust comes off easily now. Prior, the dust would settle in the finish and was a pain to remove.

That turd of a Merc kind of mucked up that last pic.

Thanks, I love the 18's--but find them more difficult to clean than my previous zcp wheels. I guess the spokes are closer together.

asaulo1 · 04-07-2008, 11:06 AM

nice car.. .those 18s really compliment the jerez black color....

as said earlier, more interior pics, please....

Nate@IND · 04-07-2008, 11:07 AM

Clean ride! Congrats

Jack's dad · 04-07-2008, 11:23 AM

Absolutely beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

AwesomeM3 · 04-07-2008, 11:36 AM

Looks great, congrats!

bobr2001 · 04-07-2008, 12:16 PM

another beautiful emmy

Bastet · 04-07-2008, 12:37 PM

Very nice indeed ! (makes me want to wash ours this week-end

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For the dealer's logo - if you want it off, go back to the dealership so that it is THEIR responsability to take it off without damaging the car. Apparently they do it with a very thin wire/piece of string.

Bastet · 04-07-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

That turd of a Merc kind of mucked up that last pic.

marcos · 04-07-2008, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

That turd of a Merc kind of mucked up that last pic.

It's what she wanted--and the MB dealers are pretty much giving them away.

marcos · 04-07-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

I must admit that your car is without a doubt, IMO, the best looking M3 I've seen posted here.

1MeanM · 04-07-2008, 08:19 PM

Looks great. Cant wait for mine. No ZTP for me either. Are you happy with the handling/ ride with no EDC?

M3NTAL · 04-07-2008, 08:51 PM

actually its not that hard to remove the dealer logo. In fact the dealer would probably screw it up and scratch the car, I mean they offer "detailing" when the car arrives and all they do is put swirls all over in the paint. All you need is a heat gun, or a hair-dryer on the highest temp.(make the wife in more crazy

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Just try to peel the edges up with string or gently with your fingernail and it should come up easy when the heat is directed onto the surface.

Which Zaino polish did you use? Z-2 or Z-5 Pro, or neither? lol

j|rz44 · 04-08-2008, 01:48 AM

what are your plans for tint(%)?

marcos · 04-08-2008, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by M3NTAL

Which Zaino polish did you use? Z-2 or Z-5 Pro, or neither? lol

I used Z-2 with the zfx (3 applications!!). Although now I have read that Z-5 may be better for dark colors.

marcos · 04-08-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by j|rz44

what are your plans for tint(%)?

I never have had a car tinted so I haven't considered it. I guess a minimal tint if any.... Any suggestions?

Keto · 04-08-2008, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by marcos

I used Z-2 with the zfx (3 applications!!). Although now I have read that Z-5 may be better for dark colors.

You always finish with Z2 -- it has higher gloss but it hides nothing. If you do multiple layers the Z5 can hide a few more ever-so-slight imperfections, but it's not as a good as a wax for doing that.

Zaino rewards a good polishing...

abej26 · 04-08-2008, 10:49 AM

Thanks so much for these picks! i could not decide on 18s or 19s with my jerez black but now i am definitly going with the 18s. Also, any opinions on jerez with grey interior instead of red? I have not seen it on jerez and would love to know if anyone has??

j|rz44 · 04-08-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by marcos

I never have had a car tinted so I haven't considered it. I guess a minimal tint if any.... Any suggestions?

I usually tint what the state law will allow... here in Hawaii its 35%.
Darker the paint lighter the tint, but do get some tint man it will look tight

marcos · 04-08-2008, 01:54 PM

I don't know if tinting is for me. But I can't imagine too many "ghettos" in Hawaii. To each his own....

j|rz44 · 04-08-2008, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Please don't tint. Tint is so ghetto...

yeah its awful all the sun we have to deal w/ out here

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even w/ little sun i still wouldnt rule out light tints, or go as far as to say that they are "ghetto".

Enjoy

par4bmw · 04-08-2008, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Laszlo

Please don't tint. Tint is so ghetto...

A bit harsh. 50% looks great on any color. I have never tinted either and am thinking 35% on AW or SSII whichever I go. Lots of threads to get ideas from.

hafnia · 04-08-2008, 04:05 PM

Awesome ride!!

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Bastet Second Lieutenant 18 Rep 230 Posts Drives: M3 E92 aka 'Batmobile' Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Belgium iTrader: (0)	Very nice indeed ! (makes me want to wash ours this week-end ) For the dealer's logo - if you want it off, go back to the dealership so that it is THEIR responsability to take it off without damaging the car. Apparently they do it with a very thin wire/piece of string. __________________ * “You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” Mae West *
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M3NTAL Baller, Shot Caller 6 Rep 86 Posts Drives: MINI Cooper S, AMG G55 & more Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Bend, IN, USA iTrader: (0)	actually its not that hard to remove the dealer logo. In fact the dealer would probably screw it up and scratch the car, I mean they offer "detailing" when the car arrives and all they do is put swirls all over in the paint. All you need is a heat gun, or a hair-dryer on the highest temp.(make the wife in more crazy ) Just try to peel the edges up with string or gently with your fingernail and it should come up easy when the heat is directed onto the surface. Which Zaino polish did you use? Z-2 or Z-5 Pro, or neither? lol Last edited by M3NTAL; 04-08-2008 at 01:11 PM..
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abej26 Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: BMW '05 330cic ppackage Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Gorgeous! Thanks so much for these picks! i could not decide on 18s or 19s with my jerez black but now i am definitly going with the 18s. Also, any opinions on jerez with grey interior instead of red? I have not seen it on jerez and would love to know if anyone has??
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