Maintenance of M3 Frozen Silver Edition paint?

Davejnr · 12-10-2012, 06:12 AM

Hi Everyone,

Really need your help and feedback.

My M3 is 3 years old and I am in the process of replacing it. I really want the limited edition M3 Frozen Silver Edition Coupe but have a few car care questions.

So,

If anyone has one you could possibly help me out.

Ive been told that cleaning them is a real chore as its not as simple as a driveway wash.

Bird sh*t ive been told can wreck the paint???

Im a bit blagged as to what my next move should be as I love the Frozen Silver matte paint work and the whole package........

Yours truly, a blagged M3 lover

Dave

burakkose · 12-10-2012, 06:16 AM

The color maintenance is tough, if you'll get a clear wrap all over right away, that's another story.
I don't know how much the prices are in the UK at the moment, but you guys are pretty lucky

Find me a santorini blue m3 !!!
As long as the price is ok with you, go for it.

bing240sx · 12-10-2012, 08:18 AM

washing wouldnt be my main concern, it would be touch ups for minor damage.

Mercedes has the same matte finish in a couple colours and if you scuff the bumper you're in for a real treat for something that should be a few hundred bucks on a normal colour.

paint matching is reserved for only the best of body shops.

might be better off getting a regular paint scheme and vinyling the desired finish

m3an · 12-10-2012, 09:18 AM

Bird shit destroys any paint. This whole matte paint care thing has gone off the deep end. The car is painted the same exact way but has a flattening agent in the clear coat. You can maintain it just like a normal car

Ghetto2315 · 12-10-2012, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3an

You can maintain it just like a normal car

luis_m3 · 12-10-2012, 10:01 AM

I hope this helps... and yes, it looks like it's a real pain:

chris s · 12-10-2012, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m3an

Bird shit destroys any paint. This whole matte paint care thing has gone off the deep end. The car is painted the same exact way but has a flattening agent in the clear coat. You can maintain it just like a normal car

maintain=wash...then yes. You can not polish or compound a frozen color.

JR M3 · 12-10-2012, 02:50 PM

you cant use polish or regular waxes on these types of paints. swissvax makes a wax and spray detailer for matte paints its called opague.

rjd598 · 12-10-2012, 04:19 PM

Don't drive it problem solved...or just get normal paint lol

Templar · 12-11-2012, 09:43 AM

Some bad advice in here...

True details on this paint can be a little challenging. Simple washes are the same as any other car though. Don't use compound or polish, or you'll ruin the paint.

VegasEgg · 12-13-2012, 08:03 PM

It pretty easy to maintain. Use swissvax opaque products and Chem Guys Matte Detail Spray.

W Cole · 12-13-2012, 08:22 PM

Can you compound out swirls / scratches just like normal paint? If not, seems like it would be near impossible to care for..

12-10-2012, 06:12 AM	#1
Davejnr Private 7 Rep 51 Posts Drives: BMW e92 Alpine White M3 Editio Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Staffordshire, UK iTrader: (0)	Maintenance of M3 Frozen Silver Edition paint? Hi Everyone, Really need your help and feedback. My M3 is 3 years old and I am in the process of replacing it. I really want the limited edition M3 Frozen Silver Edition Coupe but have a few car care questions. So, If anyone has one you could possibly help me out. Ive been told that cleaning them is a real chore as its not as simple as a driveway wash. Bird sh*t ive been told can wreck the paint??? Im a bit blagged as to what my next move should be as I love the Frozen Silver matte paint work and the whole package........ Yours truly, a blagged M3 lover Dave
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burakkose Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 224 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Istanbul iTrader: (0)	The color maintenance is tough, if you'll get a clear wrap all over right away, that's another story. I don't know how much the prices are in the UK at the moment, but you guys are pretty lucky Find me a santorini blue m3 !!! As long as the price is ok with you, go for it. __________________ I ///M Back ! www.twitter.com/verykingman
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bing240sx Captain 121 Rep 681 Posts Drives: F87 M2C /// E90 M3 ESS-VT2 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (2)	washing wouldnt be my main concern, it would be touch ups for minor damage. Mercedes has the same matte finish in a couple colours and if you scuff the bumper you're in for a real treat for something that should be a few hundred bucks on a normal colour. paint matching is reserved for only the best of body shops. might be better off getting a regular paint scheme and vinyling the desired finish
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m3an Banned 39 Rep 1,590 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: South Florida iTrader: (2)	Bird shit destroys any paint. This whole matte paint care thing has gone off the deep end. The car is painted the same exact way but has a flattening agent in the clear coat. You can maintain it just like a normal car
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JR M3 Member 11 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	you cant use polish or regular waxes on these types of paints. swissvax makes a wax and spray detailer for matte paints its called opague. __________________ 04 M3 Jet Balck/ Imola AA Gen 8 Level 2 \| AA Headers \| Bimmerworld Race Exhaust and Diffuser \| Bilstein PSS \| Volk Te37 SL \| Sparta Evolution BBK \| Vorsteiner \| Modesta 08 E90 M3 Alpine White/ Fox Red AA Level 2 \| Full AA Exhaust \| BBS FI-R \| KW V3CS
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rjd598 Banned 1770 Rep 6,696 Posts Drives: F30 340i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW 340i [0.00]	Don't drive it problem solved...or just get normal paint lol
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Templar Lieutenant Colonel 266 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: One of the coasts... iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW M3 [10.00]	Some bad advice in here... True details on this paint can be a little challenging. Simple washes are the same as any other car though. Don't use compound or polish, or you'll ruin the paint. __________________ '11 BMW E92 ///M3 - ZCP and DCT '15 Ford F-250 - Lariat, 6.7 Powerstroke Turbo-diesel
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VegasEgg Lieutenant 51 Rep 571 Posts Drives: 640i Gran Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (-1) Garage List '11 Frozen Grey Edi ... [1.00]	It pretty easy to maintain. Use swissvax opaque products and Chem Guys Matte Detail Spray.
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W Cole Major 145 Rep 1,130 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Newport Coast, CA iTrader: (5)	Can you compound out swirls / scratches just like normal paint? If not, seems like it would be near impossible to care for..
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