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I think the silver one would make your alloys look larger still.
I think it is a practical option, the videos suggest it can take a fare bit of damage without affecting the wheel and yet with a supplied tool, you can scrape off the scuffed gator. Clearly it doesn't beat a proper re-spray but as one who has spent about £400/year on my GT's 20" alloys (and its picked up some kerbing again on 3 of 4 alloys in the past 6 months, it might just be the more sensible way to do things. My F20 has 17" alloys, so a bit more profile until of course we find a particular high kerb. Almost certain we will, comes with the territory. PS: LOVE MINERAL WHITE - ESPECIALLY WITH THE URBAN WHITE GRILLES. Or did i mention that already??!! |
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I'm actually thinking of getting my windows tinted now, any form of white looks really great IMHO with dark windows, the contrast will create a really nice appearance (especially since the rest is *all* white with the grille). |
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Someone mentioned that a 40% tint is a good balance. |
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The Sun Protection Pack from BMW at time of ordering is only £250 and covers 3 windows in dark smoke tint + grey shade windscreen. Very good deal and a shame i did not opt for it.
In the UK aftermarket fitment on 3-windows at a BMW dealership costs £350 but a reputed 3M fitter would do it for £250. I want to get my new F20 done but i dont want it too dark - I will probably go for a mid-smoke tint. Saw a Alpine White F20 in Knightsbridge the other day with a really dark tint and it looked crap. |
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Got the car back today, but not in the condition it should be. Sloppy paint work done on the door. Dust in the paint every few centimeters. And a bunch of scuffed plastic inside that haven't been replaced. So it'll have to go in for another visit...
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Our 116i got dented today. A van reversed into it, hitting the front licence plate with the tow hook. It was an unfortunate accident, as I had indeed parked in his blind zone. I was in the car when it happend, but did not react quick enough to honk before just when he hit me. Oh well.
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