BMW M2 Colour Problem

Scottydont1414 · 12-04-2022, 03:33 AM

I know we've all ranted about the colour selection. My current build is TR, BG is a distant second, and the rest are not in contention.

The TR posts make it look like a faded red which I think will be an issue for me on a $90k CAD car.

What about 3M wraps? Lots of colours available, I was hopeful for a metallic blue.

I have zero experience with car wraps. A few questions:

What do you think of a high quality wrap?
Can you tell it's a wrap or do some look like the real thing?
If you knew you were going to wrap, would you order the car in a specific colour (black/white) or does it not matter?

Is anyone considering this approach?

Thanks all!

fanofbmwe46 · 12-04-2022, 07:56 AM

A lot of people have talked about doing this. It's an expensive option to change the color of the car but it also protects.

ElHeffe · 12-04-2022, 07:59 AM

When I saw TR in person, it was a very rich red. It was fairly overcast which could of been a factor but it wasn't as light as many of the photos. ZB is a good example of just how washed out a color can appear in photo/video. (Yes. It's still a lighter color.)

When I had my G82, I put full PPF on it, a stealth wrap and it cost me about $6k. I want to say that vinyl wraps are cheaper as I think the material is cheaper but I suspect the bulk of the cost would still be the labor to apply it.

LTJohn · 12-04-2022, 09:36 AM

I also have been considering getting a wrap at some point. Seems like car companies (only high end ones...you can get a spectrum of colors on a kia, lol) are reducing their color choices.
I got my GT3 in silver, because they eliminated the blue options on the year I got mine. A wrap is really the only option now. I'd love to see the M2 in a whole host of colors, especially deep metallics to show off the fender flares!

zero21 · 12-04-2022, 09:48 AM

I'm absolutely considering this bc it provides protection as well. From what I've read it's generally 3-4k for a reputable shop.

ElHeffe · 12-04-2022, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by zero21

I'm absolutely considering this bc it provides protection as well. From what I've read it's generally 3-4k for a reputable shop.

Vinyl wrap is much thinner than PPF. It doesn't provide as much protection as PPF. They are different things.

zero21 · 12-04-2022, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ElHeffe

Vinyl wrap is much thinner than PPF. It doesn't provide as much protection as PPF. They are different things.

I didn't say they were the same thing.

Scottydont1414 · 12-04-2022, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zero21

I'm absolutely considering this bc it provides protection as well. From what I've read it's generally 3-4k for a reputable shop.

I think the shop I would be looking at going with would do the vinyl wrap with full ppf overtop.

I'll be doing full ppf anyway, about $5k CAD

I think the wrap will be another $5k CAD

Not really stoked about the price but I'm having a hard time accepting the factory colours. I think I'll get TR and see what it looks like when it arrives.

I'm checking my regional dealers regularly but none of them have TR

Albator_IIII · 12-04-2022, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottydont1414

I think the shop I would be looking at going with would do the vinyl wrap with full ppf overtop.

I'll be doing full ppf anyway, about $5k CAD

I think the wrap will be another $5k CAD

Not really stoked about the price but I'm having a hard time accepting the factory colours. I think I'll get TR and see what it looks like when it arrives.

I'm checking my regional dealers regularly but none of them have TR

You in YEG or YYC?

Game · 12-04-2022, 08:17 PM

Never been a wrap guy. Especially in cold climates.

Albator_IIII · 12-04-2022, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Never been a wrap guy. Especially in cold climates.

Is it due to shrinkage?

But I was in the pool!

aerobod · 12-04-2022, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scottydont1414

I'm checking my regional dealers regularly but none of them have TR

To view TR in Canada, there is 1 car in Toronto and 4 in Quebec in both new and used vehicles. Nothing out West at the moment, according to BMW.ca inventory of new and used vehicles.

Scottydont1414 · 12-04-2022, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Albator_IIII

You in YEG or YYC?

YYC. Though I'm in Edmonton visiting family at least every two months

GrannyShiftG80 · 12-04-2022, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by aerobod

To view TR in Canada, there is 1 car in Toronto and 4 in Quebec in both new and used vehicles. Nothing out West at the moment, according to BMW.ca inventory of new and used vehicles.

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