F82 M4 in Individual Macao Blue Metallic

BMWCAT · 12-11-2015, 03:49 PM

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// UPDATE WITH MINERAL GREY VS MACAO BLUE //

Went to the dealer today to take care of some warranty issues and I saw this.

Only saw the press photo for the 40th anniversary edition but not in person. Press pics - http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1141892

Under sunlight it has a bit of light purple hue to it.. I would say its a more subtle version of Champaign Quartz. (without the beige hue?) A bit of chameleon effect.

iPhone 6s picture so quality might be a bit sorry.. Not a lot of blue to it, but def there when you see the color transfer under and not under the light

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Macao Blue

Mineral Grey

W/// · 12-11-2015, 04:09 PM

Looks absolutely nothing like those launch photos. Go figure! I like it though

BMWCAT · 12-11-2015, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W///

Looks absolutely nothing like those launch photos. Go figure! I like it though

Yes, tbh I can barely notice blue hue at all.. probably when its dark

Never Convicted · 12-11-2015, 04:13 PM

Interesting choice to paint the front Space Gray and the rear blue. Very individual.

Brosef · 12-11-2015, 04:25 PM

I was expecting a blue car

AlphaOmega4 · 12-11-2015, 04:46 PM

Gotta say for 5k

Not feeling it.. and doesn't look very special for an individual paint

I would like to see some pics out in the sun but personally

there are much better blues to choose

I'd Much rather go with Champagne Quartz for 1,900

Just doesn't look the same as the launch photos

SakhirM4 · 12-11-2015, 04:48 PM

Sure that isn't Mineral Gray and they are ripping someone off for $5K

BMWCAT · 12-11-2015, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SakhirM4

Sure that isn't Mineral Gray and they are ripping someone off for $5K

I only notice its a special color the second time I walk past it, if Im not paying attention it looks like mineral grey. I would imagine if it gets darker it will have blue hue to it. but the reflection from the sunlight reveals purple hue

ciaranob · 12-11-2015, 05:29 PM

First few pics indeed looked close to Mineral Grey but other pics have what to my eye is a slight purplish hue (blue_grey) - have to agree with others in respect not being too wowed by this one - suspect in the outdoors the light may cause a more noticeable color variation.

PS: might be one of the few colors that Cohiba Brown individual leather might work with! - or maybe not enough contrast ...

psuibmw · 12-11-2015, 05:30 PM

I see a MG car ... Am I color blind oh $hit

M2PDX · 12-11-2015, 05:49 PM

That can NOT be Macau blue. It looks NOTHING like the other pics on the internet.

It is pinkish grey. Must be a mistake or misleading.

thermalc · 12-11-2015, 06:10 PM

Looks alot like Sparkling Graphite Metallic from the e9x.

BMWCAT · 12-11-2015, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mustangquadcam

That can NOT be Macau blue. It looks NOTHING like the other pics on the internet.

It is pinkish grey. Must be a mistake or misleading.

I do believe it is Macao Blue though... It looks like this one E30..
I'll take a photo of the hood paint sticker when I got the chance

khanyam4 · 12-11-2015, 07:11 PM

This color remind me of steel grey, from the e46 M prior to being replace by silver grey.

chris s · 12-11-2015, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thermalc

Looks alot like Sparkling Graphite Metallic from the e9x.

Not really...

m3less · 12-11-2015, 08:30 PM

Definitely a nice color and I'm sure it looks better in the sun light.

BMWCAT · 12-11-2015, 09:12 PM

Here are comparison with close up flashlight hitting the surface of Mineral grey vs. Macao Blue. Macao Blue does have more purple hue to it, but VERY subtle...
According to one of the Genius over they he said its a "very smooth purple" under strong light.

Top: Macao Blue / Bottom: Mineral Grey

Never Convicted · 12-11-2015, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pups06112003

Here are comparison with close up flashlight hitting the surface of Mineral grey vs. Macao Blue. Macao Blue does have more purple hue to it, but VERY subtle...
According to one of the Genius over they he said its a "very smooth purple" under strong light.

Top: Macao Blue / Bottom: Mineral Grey

Lol

Mark's M · 12-11-2015, 11:02 PM

I think this one you have to see in the sun. These inside pics don't do it justice IMO.

Brasko · 12-12-2015, 12:51 AM

Looks more like mineral gray meets lavender. The launch photo color was much better.

AYTifosi · 12-12-2015, 02:12 AM

Wow, worth $5,000?

M2PDX · 12-14-2015, 05:54 PM

Hmm...maybe it's the difference between "Macao" and "Macau"?

12-11-2015, 03:49 PM	#1
BMWCAT Lieutenant 386 Rep 417 Posts Drives: E36, E39, F90 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nyan Universe iTrader: (0)	F82 M4 in Individual Macao Blue Metallic Featured on BIMMERPOST.com // UPDATE WITH MINERAL GREY VS MACAO BLUE // Went to the dealer today to take care of some warranty issues and I saw this. Only saw the press photo for the 40th anniversary edition but not in person. Press pics - http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1141892 Under sunlight it has a bit of light purple hue to it.. I would say its a more subtle version of Champaign Quartz. (without the beige hue?) A bit of chameleon effect. iPhone 6s picture so quality might be a bit sorry.. Not a lot of blue to it, but def there when you see the color transfer under and not under the light Macao Blue Mineral Grey __________________ 2003 e39 ///M5 \| 2021 Mercedes GLA 45 AMG \| 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo 2019 F90 M5 \| 2018 F87 M2 \| 2015 F80 M3 \| 1997 E36 M3 \| 2013 F30 328i \| 2003 e46 330i ZHP \| 2001 e46 330i ZSP *>>Instagram<<* Last edited by BMWCAT; 12-11-2015 at 09:13 PM..
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W/// Lieutenant General 8231 Rep 12,604 Posts Drives: F82GTS, E36/E92M3, Z4M Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: SC iTrader: (13)	Looks absolutely nothing like those launch photos. Go figure! I like it though
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AlphaOmega4 Captain 445 Rep 913 Posts Drives: YMB M4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: On The Beach In FL iTrader: (1)	Gotta say for 5k Not feeling it.. and doesn't look very special for an individual paint I would like to see some pics out in the sun but personally there are much better blues to choose I'd Much rather go with Champagne Quartz for 1,900 Just doesn't look the same as the launch photos __________________ In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths.
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12-11-2015, 05:29 PM	#9
ciaranob Major 764 Rep 1,478 Posts Drives: M4 Convertible Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	First few pics indeed looked close to Mineral Grey but other pics have what to my eye is a slight purplish hue (blue_grey) - have to agree with others in respect not being too wowed by this one - suspect in the outdoors the light may cause a more noticeable color variation. PS: might be one of the few colors that Cohiba Brown individual leather might work with! - or maybe not enough contrast ... __________________ Individual M4 Convertible ED Sept 2014
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12-11-2015, 05:49 PM	#11
M2PDX Colonel 4574 Rep 2,313 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	That can NOT be Macau blue. It looks NOTHING like the other pics on the internet. It is pinkish grey. Must be a mistake or misleading. __________________ '17 M2 San Marino Blue, 6MT; 2011 335iS, 2007 328i, 19 Ram 1500, '18 Yamaha MT-07, '14 Kawasaki Ninja 1000. SOLD: '16 European Delivery M3 San Marino Blue, 6MT. '13 335iS, 2002 M3 6MT, 1997 M3, 1998 M3, 1996 328is (picked up in Munich at OLD ED Center), '88 Mustang GT 5.0, '84.5 Mustang SVO Turbo, '77 Rabbit,a cool 1992 Taurus SHO, and KTMs.
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12-11-2015, 06:10 PM	#12
thermalc Private 58 Rep 60 Posts Drives: m4 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: bmw iTrader: (0)	Looks alot like Sparkling Graphite Metallic from the e9x.
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khanyam4 Ring Leader of G8X Trolls 846 Rep 1,794 Posts Drives: 16 F10 535i 25 xDrive G82 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: 33.7743° N, 117.9380° W iTrader: (0)	This color remind me of steel grey, from the e46 M prior to being replace by silver grey.
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BMWCAT Lieutenant 386 Rep 417 Posts Drives: E36, E39, F90 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Nyan Universe iTrader: (0)	Here are comparison with close up flashlight hitting the surface of Mineral grey vs. Macao Blue. Macao Blue does have more purple hue to it, but VERY subtle... According to one of the Genius over they he said its a "very smooth purple" under strong light. Top: Macao Blue / Bottom: Mineral Grey Attached Images __________________ 2003 e39 ///M5 \| 2021 Mercedes GLA 45 AMG \| 2023 Porsche Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo 2019 F90 M5 \| 2018 F87 M2 \| 2015 F80 M3 \| 1997 E36 M3 \| 2013 F30 328i \| 2003 e46 330i ZHP \| 2001 e46 330i ZSP *>>Instagram<<*
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