Unwrapping a Frozen Red "M Performance Edition"

MERLIN335i · 10-04-2014, 02:12 AM

Does anyone have personal experience, or know anyone who has unwrapped a Red M3 "M Performance Edition" ??

The "story" is that these models are just normal gloss Japan Red

that has had a matt (frozen) wrap put on it. Have been told that it is as easy as removing the wrap, and a quick detail, and you have a normal gloss finish. But this came from a salesman trying to sell a car, so he would say that wouldn't he !

I am told this only applies to RED ones, the White, Blue, Silver, Black, etc, are actually a true matt paint finish.

Any informed comments appreciated.

THANKS.

Tra08R · 10-04-2014, 05:55 AM

Just ask the salesman to bring in a Matt red one for you to look at. After all you wouldn't buy something without even seeing it right?

sylonien · 10-04-2014, 02:06 PM

What??? Are you saying the Matt paint is actually a wrap?
I don't think so???

I think its the actual paint, and not a clear matt wrap.

Don't let them fool you.

///MPekker · 10-04-2014, 02:57 PM

Actually the "Frozen Red" series is actually just a Sakhir Orange with a matte coat on top instead of the "average" clear coat. It absorbs sunlight instead of reflecting it. As far as I remember. Might be wrong as usual though.

MERLIN335i · 10-05-2014, 02:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sylonien

What??? Are you saying the Matt paint is actually a wrap?
I don't think so???

I think its the actual paint, and not a clear matt wrap.

Don't let them fool you.

Please follow this link to BMW press release, where it clearly states that the RED is a WRAP !

See the *

http://content.bmw.co.uk/bmwuk/index...ce=MExperience

///MPekker · 10-05-2014, 04:39 AM

I personally own a '13 frozen red. From personal experience, I can assure you mine is not a wrap. I haven't done any studying on the website you posted. Just stating what I know.

MERLIN335i · 10-05-2014, 05:00 AM

The "M Performance Edition" in Frozen Japan Red was a UK only edition limited to 30 of Red, Blue, and White. But was the only one of the three colours that was a wrap.

Obviously our markets and versions are different.

sinth · 10-05-2014, 08:24 AM

the frozen red is a wrap. The rest of the frozen colours are matte paint

jayjaybelbel · 12-30-2014, 12:02 AM

mine is a frozed red and its not a wrap. I looked at every nook and cranny and don't see any indication that it's a wrap.

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MERLIN335i Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,866 Posts Drives: Gone: E92 M3 Competition Pack Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Unwrapping a Frozen Red "M Performance Edition" Does anyone have personal experience, or know anyone who has unwrapped a Red M3 "M Performance Edition" ?? The "story" is that these models are just normal gloss Japan Red that has had a matt (frozen) wrap put on it. Have been told that it is as easy as removing the wrap, and a quick detail, and you have a normal gloss finish. But this came from a salesman trying to sell a car, so he would say that wouldn't he ! I am told this only applies to RED ones, the White, Blue, Silver, Black, etc, are actually a true matt paint finish. Any informed comments appreciated. THANKS.
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Tra08R Money never sleeps 15 Rep 336 Posts Drives: e92 - 2007 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	Just ask the salesman to bring in a Matt red one for you to look at. After all you wouldn't buy something without even seeing it right?
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sylonien Major 114 Rep 1,326 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	What??? Are you saying the Matt paint is actually a wrap? I don't think so??? I think its the actual paint, and not a clear matt wrap. Don't let them fool you. __________________ Please consider checking out my YouTube Channel for car and tech videos.
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///MPekker I dont know what I dont even know 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2013 Frozen Red M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: 90094, CA iTrader: (0)	Actually the "Frozen Red" series is actually just a Sakhir Orange with a matte coat on top instead of the "average" clear coat. It absorbs sunlight instead of reflecting it. As far as I remember. Might be wrong as usual though. __________________
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10-05-2014, 04:39 AM	#6
///MPekker I dont know what I dont even know 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2013 Frozen Red M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: 90094, CA iTrader: (0)	I personally own a '13 frozen red. From personal experience, I can assure you mine is not a wrap. I haven't done any studying on the website you posted. Just stating what I know. __________________
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10-05-2014, 05:00 AM	#7
MERLIN335i Brigadier General 117 Rep 3,866 Posts Drives: Gone: E92 M3 Competition Pack Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire iTrader: (0)	The "M Performance Edition" in Frozen Japan Red was a UK only edition limited to 30 of Red, Blue, and White. But was the only one of the three colours that was a wrap. Obviously our markets and versions are different.
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sinth Second Lieutenant 218 Rep 252 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: London iTrader: (0)	the frozen red is a wrap. The rest of the frozen colours are matte paint
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jayjaybelbel Lieutenant 39 Rep 561 Posts Drives: frozen red E92 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Los Angeles,CA iTrader: (1)	mine is a frozed red and its not a wrap. I looked at every nook and cranny and don't see any indication that it's a wrap.
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