Living with Metallic Black Sapphire?

[macdemarcowerks]

If you get ceramic coat you should be good, right?

[GregM4]

Originally Posted by PK1

Those of you with ceramic coating: do you have the professional stuff? I have never had ceramic professionally done on my cars but have applied myself on a couple of cars. I wonder how much of a difference the professional stuff makes, especially as it relates to longevity.

And yes, deionized water is the best investment ever!

Had my current F82 ceramic coated professionally with Gyeon. Not sure what the name was, but only a approved pro can install it. It is supposed to provide a 7 year coating. 4 years in and it is still amazing.

So different to the basic products you can install yourself.

[TheMrB]

Originally Posted by macdemarcowerks

Lower your car and get tints, it would make your car a lil more badass. The black looks menacing because you can't tell if its lowered or not through the pictures and it looks like a tiger ready to kill you (LOL).

His isn’t lowered and I say the exact same thing! His looks lower than mine, because of the color...SonofA!

MPhas and tint are imminent...I’ve been holding out because if those two don’t ‘level us out’ I’m basically out of OEM moves...I kinda like holding it over his head though, as I gave him first dibs (dealer only had those two left on the lot)...forever the “better friend”.

[Nativetexan]

Yas Marina stays clean looking for at least a week, sometimes 2. By the time a month rolls around it looks pretty damn dirty.

Love the color b/c it's got a pearl to it when it's clean and in the sun, but 90% of the time it looks flat (even in the sun) and hides dirt relatively well in my opinion.

[PK1]

Originally Posted by GregM4

Had my current F82 ceramic coated professionally with Gyeon. Not sure what the name was, but only a approved pro can install it. It is supposed to provide a 7 year coating. 4 years in and it is still amazing.

So different to the basic products you can install yourself.

Thanks. I'll be looking for a professional installer when I get my new BSM.

[six75LT]

maintaining 666m wheels is a bigger PITA than BSM to be honest

[Nativetexan]

Originally Posted by six75LT

maintaining 666m wheels is a bigger PITA than BSM to be honest

Preach!

[macdemarcowerks]

Originally Posted by TheMrB

His isn’t lowered and I say the exact same thing! His looks lower than mine, because of the color...SonofA!

MPhas and tint are imminent...I’ve been holding out because if those two don’t ‘level us out’ I’m basically out of OEM moves...I kinda like holding it over his head though, as I gave him first dibs (dealer only had those two left on the lot)...forever the “better friend”.

Besides lowering and tint, you should also get carbon fiber mirrors or something dark and also the wheels (which are awesome btw) doesn't help as it makes the car look more floaty because the color scheme (white and gold) is too bright. If you want a menacing look you have to add some black to it to make it look more grounded. Maybe controversial but powder coating the wheel would help make it look more grounded or get something gunmetal or dark satin and it would look just as good as the black M4. my 2cents

[gpennell0812]

I recently purchased a BSM F83. Anyone have any tips on avoiding water spots? I haven't did ceramic coating, may consider in the future. Everytime I was the car, there are always water spots regardless of how well I dry the car after washing.

[CalinSez]

Originally Posted by gpennell0812

I recently purchased a BSM F83. Anyone have any tips on avoiding water spots? I haven't did ceramic coating, may consider in the future. Everytime I was the car, there are always water spots regardless of how well I dry the car after washing.

When you rinse the car down, take the nozzle attachment off the hose. That way, water will flow off the car in sheets, rather than bead. It should make drying much easier. Also, if you have one, use an electric leaf blower to dry the harder to reach bits - vents, wheels, etc.

[bmwmdistrict]

The "pain" of BSM is so worth it though. I've mostly owned black cars, sometimes it's boring but this is the first car I've had PPF on and it makes a huge difference.

Under the right light and when it's clean, it looks incredible.

[vrptstyly]

I don't think BMW has a bad color. I didn't initially want BSM. In fact I was trying to avoid it because of the headaches with keeping it clean and I've had lots of black cars, plenty of fun colors to choose from. Not a fan of the murdered out look on this car. Been there. I do rly liked the contrast of the carbon pieces on lighter cars.

The only thing I compromised on was the color and I have been very happy with its aesthetics. I got every option I wanted and the car was ceramic coated, and PPF on the entire front end as well as high wear areas around the car. So much less to stress about as I do drive it plenty.

Like others have said it cleans up beautifully. I like that it adds a bit of stealth to the experience. Even in black it attracts to much attention IMO.

Don't overthink it like I did. Haha. Good luck and enjoy it!!!

[Oldschoolandy]

I’ve had a white E92 and a black 911TT.

I hated the black. I loved the white.

It’s a challenge for me shopping for an F80 at the moment because so many of them are black…

[dallastide]

My M4 and X3 are both BSM.

It gets dirty almost instantly and shows paint swirls so bad. But I still love it. Looks so amazing after a wash. I have no regrets. Maybe I'm a masochist.

[YKIGI]

My favorite color for F82 is BSM, F80 I like Atlantis Blue

Black isn’t bad if you wash with a truly touchless wash with good products. PPF and ceramic pro makes life way easier.

[F80AlpineWeiss]

Originally Posted by deeldoo

I have BSM, don't buy it.

Don't buy white either.

BSM doesn't look that good once the car is a few years old even with upkeep. It's also brutal to maintain and also i don't know, for a black it is a pretty dull uneventful color.

Whites not that bad to maintain and it hides defects the best as well.

Get the paint corrected and then get it ceramic coated. Life is good with any colored car after that.

[F80RN]

BSM is a bitch to keep clean, but when it's clean it's so so pretty lol

Btw this is with a paint correction and Gyeon Synchro.

[m3rxn]

Beautiful color-I agree

[therealkenc]

Hate the spider webs but love the shine, and I'm partial to it being paired with the sakhir interior, of course

[mfurse]

I have PPF, ceramic coat and use a quality sealant and touchless wash method at much as possible. It's a daily though so when it starts looking a bit scratched I'll go back to the detailer…pretty happy most of the time with BSM though.

[HarryTee]

I love living with my BSM. For me, it's the ultimate stealth M car.

[BigHunk]

Ceramic coating is gonna solve your worries with BSM, there is even Feynlab self healing coating.
I'll put some random video, so you can see how it works.
Btw when you're buying a car, buy the color you enjoy the most.