BMW Individual Pure Metal Silver. The most expensive BMW paint. (VIDEO)

The long haul · 11-29-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 111R

I would have paid a little extra just to get rid of the orange peel and trash in my Alpine White paint job that came standard on my car from the Regensburg plant.

I agree with those that wouldn't want the silver color shown above due to the difficulty matching it during a repair. I did see a pretty cool M5 Individual painted Ferrari Red that I really liked:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=805241

Ferrari red looks sick on that

If I were to individual I'm all about that technoviolet life

mashimarho · 11-29-2014, 07:57 PM

Wow..

ilya335 · 11-29-2014, 09:08 PM

I spent 10k on an individual color and all I got was silver

spuntyb · 11-29-2014, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 111R

I would have paid a little extra just to get rid of the orange peel and trash in my Alpine White paint job that came standard on my car from the Regensburg plant.

I agree with those that wouldn't want the silver color shown above due to the difficulty matching it during a repair. I did see a pretty cool M5 Individual painted Ferrari Red that I really liked:

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=805241

Exactly. Rossa corsa ftw.

Zeiss · 11-29-2014, 10:01 PM

Looks great, Far cheaper than the 918 $65,000 liquid metal paint job

Scrippy · 11-29-2014, 11:52 PM

I'll pass and take Space Grey. Then I'll put my $8,000 elsewhere......maybe those ceramic brakes that are a rip off? Can't wait till Stoptech or somebody else makes them a lil more affordable.

Drizz · 11-30-2014, 12:22 AM

I swear you can see orange peel in the reflections in that video

jeremyr4 · 11-30-2014, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by sealionbeast

I ordered Pure Metal Silver on my new M5. It was $10,000. My car is on a ship on it's way here. Should be here before Christmas and I will post pics. I am actually going to the LA Auto Show today. I think they have an X5 M in Pure Metal Silver. The cost is relative. It's an expensive car and I am leasing it, so I don't think it's a big deal. If I was concerned about the money I probably wouldn't be getting an M5. With regards to scratches and repairs, I am also not that concerned. My cars are meticulously maintained but I expect a few rock chips, they are unavoidable. Like I said it is a lease and I will drive it and enjoy it and eventually trade it in and get a new one.

Leasing it sounds like a great idea so you don't have to worry about matching paint if any major scratches come up. FYI - I believe the X5M at the LA Auto Show was the new Donington Grey. Interestingly, it was highly metallic (I saw it at the show) so it's probably somewhat similar to your incoming car, although yours will likely have less brown in it.

We're looking forward to seeing your pics!

sealionbeast · 11-30-2014, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jeremyr4

Leasing it sounds like a great idea so you don't have to worry about matching paint if any major scratches come up. FYI - I believe the X5M at the LA Auto Show was the new Donington Grey. Interestingly, it was highly metallic (I saw it at the show) so it's probably somewhat similar to your incoming car, although yours will likely have less brown in it.

We're looking forward to seeing your pics!

Just got back from the auto show and they also told me it was Donington Grey. From the pics I saw I was hoping it was the Pure Metal Silver. The car is supposed to reach the port December 7th.

Nebraska330xi · 11-30-2014, 01:16 AM

I really hope it looks better in person because it just looks like sliver with a touch of pretension.

ORIGIN M. · 11-30-2014, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Nebraska330xi

I really hope it looks better in person because it just looks like sliver with a touch of pretension.

Yes indeed

Alext · 11-30-2014, 02:42 AM

It's a bit like the famous Mercedes Benz Alubeam Silver which was a $12k option on the SLS. I would protect it with some 3M.

acey81 · 11-30-2014, 03:54 AM

I like Porsches GT silver better.

cncmastr · 11-30-2014, 06:35 AM

Cool process, but chrome shadow is a more expensive paint, and looks better. At least on pics, it's hard to gauge the beauty of that silver when you are not there in RL.

Crusader · 11-30-2014, 06:52 AM

BMW imposes such color selection limits upon the US market, it's just a source of frustration to be shown paint they could, but won't do.

SlickShift · 11-30-2014, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ilya335

I spent 10k on an individual color and all I got was silver

Free t-shirt with paint purchase.

froop · 11-30-2014, 07:54 AM

It looks like...silver...

barton2002 · 11-30-2014, 08:54 AM

ok... looks like just any other silver car on the road...?

Jay-K · 11-30-2014, 09:13 AM

looks so nice

IEDEI · 11-30-2014, 09:57 AM

just looks like any ordinary silver to me...lol

xDrive35i · 11-30-2014, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Schm

If it's a real expression of personality, I want my personality to express something a bit more than "Really expensive silver." That's just boring.

Some people don't like to draw too much attention.

Enilder · 11-30-2014, 11:36 AM

Wouldn't pay anything close to that for a silver.

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Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	It's a bit like the famous Mercedes Benz Alubeam Silver which was a $12k option on the SLS. I would protect it with some 3M.
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11-30-2014, 07:54 AM	#61
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11-30-2014, 08:54 AM	#62
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11-30-2014, 09:13 AM	#63
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IEDEI Banned 1130 Rep 4,686 Posts Drives: L'Orange Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Brooklyn, NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 1M [8.40]	just looks like any ordinary silver to me...lol
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11-30-2014, 11:36 AM	#66
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