I think I'm in love....

coopersim · 11-08-2011, 11:00 AM

With the new car

Really had doubts over our choice of Black on the outside and near enough White on the inside, but I'm so glad I didn't swap it round

I can't think of anything I don't like about this car! But give it time...

I spent Sunday doing my version of the dealers Seal & Protect, involving:

Outside:
PoorBoys Black Hole
Collinite 476s - only chance to apply one coat due to the damn dew point!
PoorBoys Wheel Sealent

Inside:
BMW Leather lotion
GTechniq L1 leather protect
BMW Upholstery and Carpet Impregnator

The results I think speak for themselves...

Thanks to all you guys who gave me advice (and continue to!) on the products to use on this one, the only one I would advise against using is Meguiars Leather Wipes - they leave the leather really shiny, not nice.

MurderedOut · 11-08-2011, 11:08 AM

CLEAN! Nice color combo..... enjoy it man and lemme warn your pockets about the modding bug its highly contagious lol

dakhu1 · 11-08-2011, 11:16 AM

Great finish!!!

CarAbuser · 11-08-2011, 11:49 AM

Beautiful car, that finish is like a mirror!

Maybe think about getting some sort of dressing on the wheel hubs before they start to rust as the 313's really show the hubs off.

coopersim · 11-08-2011, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by CarAbuser

Beatiful car, that finish is like a mirror!

Maybe think about getting some sort of dressing on the wheel hubs before they start to rust as the 313's really show the hubs off.

That's the one thing I forgot to mention, I've painted the hubs with clear lacquer to protect them

acerboo · 11-08-2011, 12:14 PM

so nice to see an interior thats not black the leds inside the doors also show up more on a lighter colour

Boyd1963 · 11-08-2011, 12:41 PM

The car looks fantastic. You are the Ying to my Yang.

What sort of clear lacquer did you use on the hubs?

GTechniq L1 leather protect looks very interesting. I've been looking for something to protect my new seats.

Hotcoupe · 11-08-2011, 12:53 PM

Good job

Needs black grilles to finish her off IMO.

dxb335d · 11-08-2011, 12:57 PM

Looks great. What 3 series is in the reflection.

AlanQS · 11-08-2011, 01:10 PM

What colour is the leather? It's not cream beige because it has matching carpets, and door side trim, and centre console.

The only light coloured leather with that colour combination I know of, is individual merino leather - but it looks like Dakota. I'm puzzled.

Edit:
Ah-ha. Looked up the configurator. It's Oyster/black Dakota.

Baby Dave · 11-08-2011, 01:48 PM

Looks good

Reggie-g75 · 11-08-2011, 01:55 PM

Really nice finish.. Blackhole is great stuff. How do you find the colly? Durability is supposed to be mega.

zltm089 · 11-08-2011, 01:59 PM

Fackin hell....thats clean!!!! ...good stuff mate...enjoy the car!

e92 rules!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!......gorgeous cars!...

ChubbsBmth · 11-08-2011, 02:26 PM

Love the interior, whatever it is, because it has the black carpets.

Cant stand the beige carpets, which is a shame because the beige leather isnt to bad.

ChubbsBmth · 11-08-2011, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Good job

Needs black grilles to finish her off IMO.

+1

coopersim · 11-08-2011, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boyd1963

The car looks fantastic. You are the Ying to my Yang.

What sort of clear lacquer did you use on the hubs?

GTechniq L1 leather protect looks very interesting. I've been looking for something to protect my new seats.

My mate has a bodyshop and always gets me the best products, this is what I've used: http://www.u-pol.com/product-cat/118...clear-coat.htm

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

Good job

Needs black grilles to finish her off IMO.

I thought the 320's came with black grilles? I like the chrome bits though

Quote:

Originally Posted by dxb335d

Looks great. What 3 series is in the reflection.

My 325d M Sport

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlanQS

What colour is the leather? It's not cream beige because it has matching carpets, and door side trim, and centre console.

The only light coloured leather with that colour combination I know of, is individual merino leather - but it looks like Dakota. I'm puzzled.

Edit:
Ah-ha. Looked up the configurator. It's Oyster/black Dakota.

Indeed, it's looooovely

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reggie-g75

Really nice finish.. Blackhole is great stuff. How do you find the colly? Durability is supposed to be mega.

The 476s is mega, I'm VERY impressed with it, my mates are all going out and buying it since seeing the finish and water sheeting on mine!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChubbsBmth

Love the interior, whatever it is, because it has the black carpets.

Cant stand the beige carpets, which is a shame because the beige leather isnt to bad.

Oyster/Black - it's beautiful, he he

Thanks everyone for the comments, I'm so pleased with this car, it makes me smile every time I peek out of the window at it, the wife is getting fed up of my obsession though

edowen · 11-08-2011, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coopersim

the only one I would advise against using is Meguiars Leather Wipes - they leave the leather really shiny, not nice.

Agree with this. horrible things (and I like Megs other products)

E902717 · 11-08-2011, 06:53 PM

Cracking car mate, your interior is the same as mine looks very classy

chedixon · 11-09-2011, 05:37 AM

Very nice m8, I went for the same combo too

coopersim · 11-09-2011, 05:42 AM

Very nice! Love the e93, maybe next time for me

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coopersim Captain 84 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 420d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glos. iTrader: (2)	I think I'm in love.... With the new car Really had doubts over our choice of Black on the outside and near enough White on the inside, but I'm so glad I didn't swap it round I can't think of anything I don't like about this car! But give it time... I spent Sunday doing my version of the dealers Seal & Protect, involving: Outside: PoorBoys Black Hole Collinite 476s - only chance to apply one coat due to the damn dew point! PoorBoys Wheel Sealent Inside: BMW Leather lotion GTechniq L1 leather protect BMW Upholstery and Carpet Impregnator The results I think speak for themselves... Thanks to all you guys who gave me advice (and continue to!) on the products to use on this one, the only one I would advise against using is Meguiars Leather Wipes - they leave the leather really shiny, not nice. Last edited by coopersim; 11-08-2011 at 07:07 PM..
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MurderedOut Second Lieutenant 104 Rep 228 Posts Drives: '08 BMW E90, '09 BMW E60 528i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (1)	CLEAN! Nice color combo..... enjoy it man and lemme warn your pockets about the modding bug its highly contagious lol __________________ 2008 E90 Wrapped Matte Black & Carbon Fiber Roof, 19" Staggered Miro 111(Satin Black), Black Housing Halo Projectors, Satin Black Grill, Blacked Out Emblems, MTX Thunder Sub with Alpine Amp, K&N Air Filter, BMS PBX
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CarAbuser Lieutenant Colonel 493 Rep 1,555 Posts Drives: Z4 35i DCT / E92 335i DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Beautiful car, that finish is like a mirror! Maybe think about getting some sort of dressing on the wheel hubs before they start to rust as the 313's really show the hubs off. Last edited by CarAbuser; 11-08-2011 at 11:58 AM.. Reason: sp
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Hotcoupe Major General 197 Rep 6,110 Posts Drives: Don't know yet! Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List November 2008 335D ... [8.34] 2007 335D [0.00]	Good job Needs black grilles to finish her off IMO. __________________ ================================= Never argue with an idiot on the internet. He will drag you down to his level and beat you with experience.
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AlanQS Colonel 249 Rep 2,815 Posts Drives: Jaguar XE P250 HSE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Glasgow iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 430i m-sport G ... [0.00]	What colour is the leather? It's not cream beige because it has matching carpets, and door side trim, and centre console. The only light coloured leather with that colour combination I know of, is individual merino leather - but it looks like Dakota. I'm puzzled. Edit: Ah-ha. Looked up the configurator. It's Oyster/black Dakota.
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Baby Dave Lieutenant Colonel 25 Rep 1,872 Posts Drives: E90 320d m sport Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sunny Lancs iTrader: (0)	Looks good __________________ E90 Msport, black leather, front seat heating,6Fl, bluetooth,sun protection glass,Alpine upgrade,non rft's
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E902717 Colonel 62 Rep 2,402 Posts Drives: E91 335d M-Sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	Cracking car mate, your interior is the same as mine looks very classy __________________ Car: 2011 BMW E91 335D M-Sport Previous: 2010 BMW E70 X5 3.0D M-Sport - last seen going backwards in a hedge
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coopersim Captain 84 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 420d Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Glos. iTrader: (2)	Very nice! Love the e93, maybe next time for me
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