2011 e92 M3 color change from Night Blue to Marina Bay Blue Individual

M3GymNut · 12-13-2019, 08:17 AM

Not to knock the color you had before but this new blue is gorgeous and just makes the interior pop even more in a good way. Very nice.

EnVe46 · 12-13-2019, 08:19 AM

I think people are missing a few things

Clearly OP doesn't care about costs or resale

The fact is, it's still a 1 of 1. OEM or not

The purpose of an Individual BMW is for, well, the individual to have the car they want in the color combo they want.

I applaud the OP for doing what it takes to have the car he wants. That's a true car enthusiast. One thing I've learned is you can have a car worth $$$$$$$ but if you don't love it, what's the point?

Great work OP, I love it!

M3GymNut · 12-13-2019, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by oolas3

Looks good. Probably a better paint job than from the factory.

I seriously doubt that. Hopefully you're being sarcastic.

phantom7835 · 12-13-2019, 09:25 AM

Why not do a wrap and save your value?

edwinm3 · 12-13-2019, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by M3GymNut

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Originally Posted by oolas3

Looks good. Probably a better paint job than from the factory.

I seriously doubt that. Hopefully you're being sarcastic.

it probably is a better paint job

edwinm3 · 12-13-2019, 11:24 AM

OP car looks great.

P1 · 12-13-2019, 12:15 PM

Beautiful work, and great color choice. Well done getting the repaint, and doing it right. A wrap is cutting corners at best. If you're going to do it, do it right.

sharocks · 12-13-2019, 12:30 PM

Work is executed well but I wouldn't have painted it that color. Looks like if LeMans and IB had a baby.

At that price of work, I would be looking into Porsche colors or ancient BMW colors.

M3GymNut · 12-13-2019, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

it probably is a better paint job

and "another" one...

JK479 · 12-13-2019, 06:54 PM

Just look at that massive v8- and the burst of attitude with the new blue. Well done! Makes me want a v8!

OzcarM3 · 12-14-2019, 02:54 AM

It remains a 1 off.

Red Bread · 12-14-2019, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by M3GymNut

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Originally Posted by edwinm3

it probably is a better paint job

and "another" one...

It is hard being correct. Thank you for keeping the stats fair. Seriously, if you think factory paint is good, you clearly haven't ever been to a car show, or known a painter.

AndrewC1989 · 12-14-2019, 11:12 AM

Looks amazing but I can't believe you chose to remount the front plate and orange reflectors

m3less · 12-14-2019, 01:30 PM

Wow Beautiful

timothy2001 · 12-14-2019, 01:55 PM

Solidly in the opposing camp. Granted the car is beautiful but I can't imagine changing the original paint on an individual car. To each his or her own of course but this just blows my mind.

Helmsman · 12-14-2019, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by timothy2001

Solidly in the opposing camp. Granted the car is beautiful but I can't imagine changing the original paint on an individual car. To each his or her own of course but this just blows my mind.

Have to agree. If the car is in pristine shape, keep it as is or let go for another. Turned out nice though.

oolas3 · 12-14-2019, 07:01 PM

Some you guys act like he ruined some vintage exotic. The factory paint is a joke for a car like this. I don’t think bmw had water based paint figured out at this point. Also our cars just aren’t worth that much anymore.

sor · 12-14-2019, 07:56 PM

"Owner Shows Cojones in Repainting"... I wasn't sure if this thread was going to be safe to click on! Good it wasn't literal.

classyfast · 12-14-2019, 08:00 PM

I love the old color, kinda like the new color.....either way, shoulda been a manual

e92ben · 12-14-2019, 09:49 PM

Looks like a quality job. Just to much work to come out looking almost like a stock interlagos.

Kankles · 12-15-2019, 05:50 AM

Good on you doing what you want.

You could have had a 1 of 1 in individual "baby-poop-with Indian curry yellow flake" and people would still flip out about painting it.

Full disclosure, I did have a 118d in Havana Brown and really liked the color..

edwinm3 · 12-15-2019, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Kankles

Good on you doing what you want.

You could have had a 1 of 1 in individual "baby-poop-with Indian curry yellow flake" and people would still flip out about painting it.

Full disclosure, I did have a 118d in Havana Brown and really liked the color..

love that

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EnVe46 Major 1038 Rep 1,216 Posts Drives: 11 E90 M3 LeMansBlue Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	I think people are missing a few things Clearly OP doesn't care about costs or resale The fact is, it's still a 1 of 1. OEM or not The purpose of an Individual BMW is for, well, the individual to have the car they want in the color combo they want. I applaud the OP for doing what it takes to have the car he wants. That's a true car enthusiast. One thing I've learned is you can have a car worth $$$$$$$ but if you don't love it, what's the point? Great work OP, I love it! __________________ 2011.5 E90 M3 LeMans Blue
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P1 Lieutenant General 11569 Rep 11,136 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Beautiful work, and great color choice. Well done getting the repaint, and doing it right. A wrap is cutting corners at best. If you're going to do it, do it right.
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sharocks Banned 360 Rep 207 Posts Drives: Normal Kidney Grill'd BMWs Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Boston/Toronto iTrader: (0)	Work is executed well but I wouldn't have painted it that color. Looks like if LeMans and IB had a baby. At that price of work, I would be looking into Porsche colors or ancient BMW colors.
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JK479 Lieutenant Colonel 1067 Rep 1,939 Posts Drives: I6-> iX Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Anywhere iTrader: (0)	Just look at that massive v8- and the burst of attitude with the new blue. Well done! Makes me want a v8!
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