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the touch up kit is already available. David got me one as soon as my Frozen Black was delivered (Oct 2011). It is pricey..180 Euro for a small box with two tubes.
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06-16-2013, 03:27 PM | #46 |
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Ahhhh touché...I was told it wasn't available yet..maybe for my color it wasn't out.
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BMW makes touch up paints for any colors that they make. Some one is misinformed. Ask Sascha...he'll get you one.
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06-30-2013, 12:10 AM | #48 |
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Did they make a frozen white touch up paint? I've been looking everywhere, even my local dealer, and they say it doesn't exist. How do I get a hold of Sascha?
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06-30-2013, 12:48 AM | #49 |
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Dr. Beasley Matte Paint Prescription
Up until today, I've been following BMW's recommendation to only use their authorized shampoo for washing my frozen white. After about 1500 miles, I began to notice misc blemishes around the car. (I usually keep the car very clean washing once a week) For example, hard water stain drip marks on both side sills, areas which looked "dirty" or brown from some type of contamination, and several scuff marks.
The normal shampoo wash wouldn't get these out and I didn't want to give them too much "attention" in fear of creating a shiny spot. After doing some research, I decided to order the Dr. Beasley's Matte Paint Prescription. They have tons of current articles, blogs, and video's which made me feel comfortable with their system. Their customer service is top notch as well, they were able to answer all my questions quickly and thoroughly. After spending most of the afternoon using their full 4 step system, all I can say it WOW...all the issues came right out with very little effort! I also applied their sealant, which I was hesitant about. The results look fantastic with a nice even finish and no additional sheen. I'm planning to write up a full review with all the pics I took along the way, however here's a sample of the before and afters... Hard water stains on both driver and passenger sills: ![]() ![]() Scuffs: ![]() ![]() Misc dirty marks (hard to see) - was only able to visibly capture one on the door, but there were 2 more on the trunk area ![]() Hard water marks and scuffs no more ![]() ![]() ![]() Dirty brown marks all gone! ![]() I was definitely skeptical about using anything other than what BMW had recommended, but I'm fully satisfied with the results. Will be using this going forward. Tyson ![]() |
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Sascha is a guy in Germany that works for US Military Sales (Pentagon Car Sales). Let me go take a picture and post a part number.
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That frozen blue M3 is an awesome looking car. I wonder about the longevity of the paint however. The sticker is $82K iirc. It's also the last of the line and I'd have to get it for cost, no question about it. When the M4 is out next year the value of this frozen blue car will tank. This time next year the same car will be worth $55K.
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the pros are easier car care with no wax involved, the paint also hides scratches and swirls better due to the nature of the clear coat . the only negative is that a Frozen paint job is more expensive to repair. Quote:
however if you look at the E92 losing value when the M4 will come out....if that's how you look at this car, then this is not worth it to you. these will be two different cars....and if numbers are all you see and if you want the latest and greatest, then the M4 will be a better bet for you. however, the M4 will probably be priced with a premium mark up and will have all the problems of a first generation performance car. not worth it to me. IMO, the E92 is only worth buying for people who like this particular engine, or anything specific to this car and maybe have a value for M history and heritage.it's also my opinion that it's a car that can have some future value some 20-30 years down the road due to it's significance in BMW and M history. |
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My opinion on the Frozen paint (which I passed on a Frozen Blue last week and instead opted for my Interlagos) is that for most people on this forum and many enthusiasts who wash their car weekly and keep a quick detailing bottle close by, it is fine. It is especially easy if you are someone who doesn't drive the car every single day and puts the car away in the winter.
However, I know myself. Right now, less than a week after taking my new car, yes I am spraying the quick detail quite often and keeping it clean which is fine. But I know that down the line, I will stop being this meticulous. I also don't have time to put away for a hand wash every week. Once a month is pushing it as it is. As I own the car, it will get dusty and dirt will set in and I will not continue to be as meticulous as others. This is just how I am, and I know many people are different about their cars (my next door neighbor, for example). Due to this, I opted against the Frozen. I feel that becoming lazy is not an option and allowing dirt to settle in over a month or so will in fact ruin the paint, which is a risk I wasn't willing to take. While letting dirt sit isn't the best idea for the glossy paints, it is still tried and true and a good claybar and wax will restore the paint. BMW makes the glossy paints on the regular 3 series's to protect from months and months of neglect, as so many regular car (see: grocery getter) owners go this long without a wash. The paint has to be able to hold up to this. If, in fact, the matte paint can stay healthy and you are able to rejuvinate it even after a month or 2 of neglect, then I may have made a terrible mistake letting the frozen go by (though saving 10k was fine consolation). But I'm not sure I will ever know the answer to that question. |
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Does anyone have a contact for Sascha or someone in europe? BMW has a MATT PAINT kit for sale there. Darn US regulations has not approved of it's sale here in the states. Someone please PM me. Thanks!
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