Flat Black Color

MarkCav · 08-18-2021, 09:44 PM

Has anyone seen and/or ordered a 2022 with the Flat Black paint? Interested in seeing pictures, opinions, etc.

nZtiZia · 08-19-2021, 12:25 PM

the link is to a special edition but gives you an idea.
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1841026

also, attached a photo of a 45e with Frozen Black from the FB group

MarkCav · 08-19-2021, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nZtiZia

the link is to a special edition but gives you an idea.
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1841026

also, attached a photo of a 45e with Frozen Black from the FB group

Thank you.

Axxlrod · 08-19-2021, 02:32 PM

The frozen paint is a pain to take care of, FYI.

nZtiZia · 08-19-2021, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Axxlrod

The frozen paint is a pain to take care of, FYI.

that's what I've read/heard, too. MarkCav maybe look into stealth (matte) paint protection film instead. that's what I did

javapro · 08-19-2021, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by nZtiZia

the link is to a special edition but gives you an idea.
https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1841026

also, attached a photo of a 45e with Frozen Black from the FB group

Which FB group is that?

nZtiZia · 08-19-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by javapro

Which FB group is that?

BMW X5 45e https://www.facebook.com/groups/3245629525454130/

javapro · 08-19-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nZtiZia

BMW X5 45e https://www.facebook.com/groups/3245629525454130/

Thanks.

awesoM · 08-19-2021, 09:41 PM

From what I have been told i the past, when you get frozen paint, it is very hard to touch up when you get dings in it. almost anything you do will make it very noticeable. If you PPF it, well it becomes shiny, defeats the purpose. The best thing is what nZtiZia did, get it wrapped frozen. If you do run in a problem, you can just rewrap the affected area.

MarkCav · 08-19-2021, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nZtiZia

Quote:

Originally Posted by Axxlrod

The frozen paint is a pain to take care of, FYI.

that's what I've read/heard, too. MarkCav maybe look into stealth (matte) paint protection film instead. that's what I did

Wow- that looks great! Thanks!

MarkCav · 08-19-2021, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by awesoM

From what I have been told i the past, when you get frozen paint, it is very hard to touch up when you get dings in it. almost anything you do will make it very noticeable. If you PPF it, well it becomes shiny, defeats the purpose. The best thing is what nZtiZia did, get it wrapped frozen. If you do run in a problem, you can just rewrap the affected area.

Thank you!

-Vanguard- · 08-19-2021, 10:03 PM

Frozen paint is impossible to correct once a panel is damaged because you can't blend the paint without making it glossy.

You basically need to spray the entire vehicle again.

However, you can just buy a forzen PPF film and put it on top of the frozen paint to protect it, but even then a big rock chip or accident means an entire car spray.

Buy glossy and put matte PPF clear film on top.

MarkCav · 08-19-2021, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by -Vanguard-

Frozen paint is impossible to correct once a panel is damaged because you can't blend the paint without making it glossy.

You basically need to spray the entire vehicle again.

However, you can just buy a forzen PPF film and put it on top of the frozen paint to protect it, but even then a big rock chip or accident means an entire car spray.

Buy glossy and put matte PPF clear film on top.

Sounds like the way to go if I choose the frozen/matte option. Thank you!

parkstr8 · 08-20-2021, 07:15 AM

I do love the look of this color.

Here is my old S6 (just found out the second owner just traded it). Went from Glacier white to matte grey.

It was not as easy to maintain as I had hoped. but it has faired well as this pic is almost 4 years after i had it wrapped.

My X5 is Arctic Grey...and i did a full PPF clear. Super easy to keep....

MarkCav · 08-20-2021, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by parkstr8

I do love the look of this color.

Here is my old S6 (just found out the second owner just traded it). Went from Glacier white to matte grey.

It was not as easy to maintain as I had hoped. but it has faired well as this pic is almost 4 years after i had it wrapped.

My X5 is Arctic Grey...and i did a full PPF clear. Super easy to keep....

Thank you- sounds like the way to go.

Bigmats · 09-04-2021, 05:08 PM

I just brought home a '21 X5 M50i in frozen black. Does anyone know where I can buy the BMW Nano Matt wax recommended for this paint? I called both local dealers but they do not have any at the moment.

Canadian supplier preferred but not essential.

-Vanguard- · 09-04-2021, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigmats

I just brought home a '21 X5 M50i in frozen black. Does anyone know where I can buy the BMW Nano Matt wax recommended for this paint? I called both local dealers but they do not have any at the moment.

Canadian supplier preferred but not essential.

I highly, highly suggest putting a matte PPF on it asap because once frozen paint is damaged its gonna be $$$$$$$$$$$$ to fix. No nano wax is preventing swirls, scratches, chips and most importantly for frozen paints- buffing them to a gloss.

Go with Stek or Xpel Stealth

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-Vanguard- Lieutenant Colonel 1178 Rep 1,502 Posts Drives: 2021 X6M Competition Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Frozen paint is impossible to correct once a panel is damaged because you can't blend the paint without making it glossy. You basically need to spray the entire vehicle again. However, you can just buy a forzen PPF film and put it on top of the frozen paint to protect it, but even then a big rock chip or accident means an entire car spray. Buy glossy and put matte PPF clear film on top.
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