[ruthlessbmw]

I am planning on getting a jet black 335i. What are the advantageous between metallic vs non-metallic paints? I know this depends on person to person, but what leaving taste aside, are there any other benefits?

[Balthazar_B]

*In theory* non-metallic paints may hold up a little better than metallic paints (against weather, sunlight, chemicals, etc.). That has historically been the case, but take that only as a rule of thumb, and subject to exceptions in any individual case.

[KL2DC]

Following various detailing threads/accounts, folks maintain that the metallic black is easier to correct (for the inevitable swirls, marrs etc.) than BMW's non-metallic black. So you may want to take that into consideration.

[Mike 01Hawk]

Go for the Metallic, it'll hide dirt easier.

[ruthlessbmw]

what about scratches?

[Mike 01Hawk]

That too.. metallic FTW...

I'm getting AW though

[ruthlessbmw]

On my current current Honda, there is a white primerunder my silver paint.

What would be the primer color for Jet black vs Sapphire Metallic Black?

[iheartsole]

metallic looks better. you wont regret it

[cstavaru]

I have 2 co-workers with almost identical BMW 330i e90 cars in black. One of them is metallic and one is non-metallic. You just can't tell the difference.

Also, the non-metallic paint is easier to match if your car needs partial repainting (bumpers, doors, etc.).

If it is for black, I would not get metallic. If its for another color, I would because the metallic would indeed make a difference.

[mnkybiznes]

The one thing I dislike is how susceptible the paint is to chipping ........... I have "heard" that the metallic paints are a little more durable ........... not sure if there's any truth in that.

If you go w/ JB then be sure to get the touch-up paint along with it ........ you'll need it!

FWIW ---- I still believe JB to be the sexiest color when it's shinin'

[nidget]

Originally Posted by mnkybiznes

I have "heard" that the metallic paints are a little more durable ........... not sure if there's any truth in that.

I don't know exactly. But I know metallic paint is nothing else than normal paint mixed with diamonds powder.