Anyone regret buying Frozen Blue?

[m3cssvr]

I have never seen a frozen blue San Marino blue. The frozen blue 2 is completely different color

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by m3cssvr

I have never seen a frozen blue San Marino blue. The frozen blue 2 is completely different color

Are you sure about that?

While San Marino Blue and Frozen Dark Blue have different names, from what I gather, they both share the same coulour base coat, only the finishing glaze (clear coat) differs.

[Aus_M]

If you look at the BMW paint guide the base coat of the frozen blue is actually not SMB. From memory it's Deep Sea Blue but would have to check

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by Aus_M

If you look at the BMW paint guide the base coat of the frozen blue is actually not SMB. From memory it's Deep Sea Blue but would have to check

Thanks for pointing it out. Would be nice to confirm though because it's not what I recall reading.

[Bimmed Out]

I love the frozen colors. On cars other people own.

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by BrulSmurf

I have the M4CS in Frozen Blue. This version is relatively rare I guess which makes it more attractive to me. And mine came in this color so I had no choice...
I nano-polymer it 2 times a year by hand. My polishing machine is useless now and you have to be vigilant for bird droppings and where you park it to avoid scratches.
But I guess that's what a lot of us do with any color.
AFAIK there is no touch-up paint from BMW, I had some interior trim painted and had the painter make it for me.
You absolutely have to avoid any kind of rubbing on the paint as it will show glossy marks pretty quick.
I am just as careful with this one as I was with glossy cars but you have to realize there is no margin for errors that can be fixed easily.

Thanks for confirming that SMB is indeed the base coat for FDBII

[m3cssvr]

[m3cssvr]

[georgere]

Is your car long term or just a lease/couple of years. If short term, get whatever you like. If you go smart choice for short term ownership you will regret it. If you go 'the special' choice long term you will also regrets it. So if long term ownership my recommendation would be to go classic color and then you can wrap the car into whatever you please for shorter term. The 5k you will pay for custom color will cover you fancy wrap...

[Clark_Kent]

Originally Posted by georgere

Is your car long term or just a lease/couple of years. If short term, get whatever you like. If you go smart choice for short term ownership you will regret it. If you go 'the special' choice long term you will also regrets it. So if long term ownership my recommendation would be to go classic color and then you can wrap the car into whatever you please for shorter term. The 5k you will pay for custom color will cover you fancy wrap...

[georgere]

Originally Posted by Clark_Kent

If puzzled, break it down into smaller pieces and solve them one by one.

[ellipsis212]

Frozen paint seems like a fad that peaked and is on the wane. Before matte wraps were ubiquitous they really stood out more.

That's my lame opinion so if you like it, do it.

[cosmos515]

BMW has expanded their frozen paints and pallets (10 different frozen options), to now include all higher end models. The launch editions of the 850, M5, 760 and now M4 all are being sold with frozen.

Mercedes has also expanded the frozen paint option as well as Lamborgini and Rolls Royce.

Frozen paints are here to stay and I would not be surprised to see a higher take rate and more main stream acceptance in the near future.

[IB M]

Originally Posted by cosmos515

BMW has expanded their frozen paints and pallets (10 different frozen options), to now include all higher end models. The launch editions of the 850, M5, 760 and now M4 all are being sold with frozen.

Mercedes has also expanded the frozen paint option as well as Lamborgini and Rolls Royce.

Frozen paints are here to stay and I would not be surprised to see a higher take rate and more main stream acceptance in the near future.

So frozen paint will be like getting your nose pierced to be different and then showing up at a party where 3 out 4 peeps have pierced noses??

[cosmos515]

Originally Posted by IB M

So frozen paint will be like getting your nose pierced to be different and then showing up at a party where 3 out 4 peeps have pierced noses??

I'd equate it to more like Yoga in the early 1900's. No one really went because it was considered taboo. Now, it's part of a healthy lifestyle. To each their own.

[e92ben]

Originally Posted by PureModelsOnly

Paint maintenance on frozen colors is a PITA

100% Not true. Just buy the right soap and your golden. Actually easier to deal with. You don't have to really worry about swirls. Easier to dry. Less spots show. It's a joy.

[nbennettksu]

Originally Posted by m3cssvr

Why haven't you come out to some meet and greet yet???

[m3cssvr]

Originally Posted by nbennettksu

Why haven't you come out to some meet and greet yet???

I need too!

[m3cssvr]

Frozen!

[ksa]

I love frozen colours and I think that blue looks great. I have a frozen grey 540 and while I love it as well, I do not love the maintenance it requires. Every little nick and mark shows so obviously on them.

[LOW4LYF]

Color looks great but hand wash all year long? Maybe for a weekend car but as daily in four season areas a no go for me!

[overlook637]

Do the frozen colors cost more to insure? I read that a flat paint like that can't be blended when a panel needs repaired, requiring a full car repaint.