Montego Blue - how long before this stunning color loses it's luster in the FL sun?

BimmerDreamerFL · 08-04-2006, 01:49 PM

Hi,

Montego Blue is one of my top 3 choices for an exterior color (along with Space Gray and possibly Titanium Silver).

It looks so good in the official pictures that I've found on this site.

However, I live in Florida and will likely be living in Arizona before too long.
I don't have a garage in FL nor do I expect that I'll have one if/when I make the move to AZ.

My concern is that, while this color - 'Montego Blue' - is going to be a knock-out if/when I get it new, that before too long it will lose much of its luster after a few short years of baking in the sun.

Any thoughts/experiences with this (or similar) metallic colors under these conditions?

BTW - since this won't be a lease, I'll probably be driving this car for a very long time.

Thank You,
BimmerDreamer

cdheaven · 08-04-2006, 01:52 PM

i have nooo idea what im talking about at all. and im just rambling about a topic that i have no professional knowledge about at all. but i would THINK/ASSUME that in the year 2006, bmw and PAINT have had some pretty good technological advances, and i would figure even if a BMW paint job would fade, it would be like 10+ years. longer than you probably would own the car? but again, im just talking about my butt

tirana · 08-04-2006, 02:00 PM

With some TLC the color shouldn't fade at all. If its going to be stored outside, you might consider buying a car cover. The metallic paints act to reflect more light so this may help over a solid color. I chose Montego Blue and a light interior but we don't get quite the same level of sun up here

Asiann · 08-04-2006, 05:29 PM

Can you not put up one of those temp garages? I think its safe to say that the color will fade over time unless or maybe if you keep enough wax on it and frequently applied, you might have a chance. This would be a good question for Picus. Try and PM him for the answer.

bavarian19 · 08-04-2006, 05:31 PM

just wash and wax regularly and you should be fine... if you take care of your paint, it will be fine...

SapphireBlackG01 · 08-04-2006, 06:00 PM

I wouldn't worry too much.

I know for a fact that there are plenty of people in Florida and in Arizona that drive blue cars. I mean, seriously.

climkt · 08-04-2006, 08:34 PM

will this colour/montego blus be offered for e90 too. e90 le mans blue not offered as option in singapore.

maximinimaus · 08-05-2006, 12:01 AM

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Originally Posted by climkt

will this colour/montego blus be offered for e90 too. e90 le mans blue not offered as option in singapore.

montego blue replaces mystic blue.

KL2DC · 08-05-2006, 12:04 AM

should be fine with the blues esp with regular maintenance. I read somewhere it is the reds that are most prone to UV fading.

antidentite · 08-05-2006, 01:49 AM

I have a Tpoaz Blue e46 from late 1999 and the color is still as deep and vibrant as the day I bought it. I wax it every 3-5 months, although I have a feeling that it could take a lot more abuse than that before damaging the paint/color.

Bottomline: I wouldnt worry at all about paint fade on this car.

DeuceDeuce · 08-05-2006, 10:36 AM

I lived in Phoenix and now Dallas and the only car I would say faded was a red Nissan that dated back to college and it wasn't really noticeable if the car was cleaned and waxed. Admittedly I don't keep cars nearly as long now but I would think you'll be okay. I did purchase a BMW car cover for my red e46 when I lived in Phoenix. If you think you'll be living in an apartment in AZ most have covered parking as an option for a couple of bucks more and many include one covered space as part of the deal.

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BimmerDreamerFL Enlisted Member 9 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 328i or 335i (soon - i hope) Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Montego Blue - how long before this stunning color loses it's luster in the FL sun? Hi, Montego Blue is one of my top 3 choices for an exterior color (along with Space Gray and possibly Titanium Silver). It looks so good in the official pictures that I've found on this site. However, I live in Florida and will likely be living in Arizona before too long. I don't have a garage in FL nor do I expect that I'll have one if/when I make the move to AZ. My concern is that, while this color - 'Montego Blue' - is going to be a knock-out if/when I get it new, that before too long it will lose much of its luster after a few short years of baking in the sun. Any thoughts/experiences with this (or similar) metallic colors under these conditions? BTW - since this won't be a lease, I'll probably be driving this car for a very long time. Thank You, BimmerDreamer
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cdheaven I'm Starving , So I Guess You Are What You Eat 235 Rep 943 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Fl iTrader: (1)	i have nooo idea what im talking about at all. and im just rambling about a topic that i have no professional knowledge about at all. but i would THINK/ASSUME that in the year 2006, bmw and PAINT have had some pretty good technological advances, and i would figure even if a BMW paint job would fade, it would be like 10+ years. longer than you probably would own the car? but again, im just talking about my butt __________________ 2006 325i Sparkling Graphite Metallic-Black Leatherette Navigation-Bmw Assist Automatic-Xenons Carbon Fiber Front Lips-Aluminum Pedals Power/heated Front Seats 5% Tint all around 30% On windshield all the way down
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tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	With some TLC the color shouldn't fade at all. If its going to be stored outside, you might consider buying a car cover. The metallic paints act to reflect more light so this may help over a solid color. I chose Montego Blue and a light interior but we don't get quite the same level of sun up here
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Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	Can you not put up one of those temp garages? I think its safe to say that the color will fade over time unless or maybe if you keep enough wax on it and frequently applied, you might have a chance. This would be a good question for Picus. Try and PM him for the answer. __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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bavarian19 General 523 Rep 18,858 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: VA iTrader: (23)	just wash and wax regularly and you should be fine... if you take care of your paint, it will be fine...
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SapphireBlackG01 Captain 17 Rep 821 Posts Drives: ‘18 X3, Formerly ‘06 Z4 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Here iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't worry too much. I know for a fact that there are plenty of people in Florida and in Arizona that drive blue cars. I mean, seriously. __________________ Guy #1: "Hanz, I know zee window switches have always been next to zee shifter in zee 3er cars, but I think ve should move them to zee door!" Guy #2: "But zee doors are already designed and ve do not have time to re-design them!" Guy #1: "Just make it verk or you vill be verking over at VW!"
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climkt Bimmer Manual all the way 68 Rep 1,811 Posts Drives: e90 320i manual Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: singapore iTrader: (0)	will this colour/montego blus be offered for e90 too. e90 le mans blue not offered as option in singapore.
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KL2DC Moderator 319 Rep 17,767 Posts Drives: F36 428i,E90 328i, E85 Z4 3.0i Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: DC Metro iTrader: (23) Garage List 2015 F36 428i [0.00] 2011 E90 328i [0.00] 2006 E85 Z4 3.0i [0.00]	should be fine with the blues esp with regular maintenance. I read somewhere it is the reds that are most prone to UV fading. __________________ Official DC Metro Registry - Current, New & Prospective Area Members Roll Call!
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antidentite Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 269 Posts Drives: See signature Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Belleuve, WA iTrader: (0)	I have a Tpoaz Blue e46 from late 1999 and the color is still as deep and vibrant as the day I bought it. I wax it every 3-5 months, although I have a feeling that it could take a lot more abuse than that before damaging the paint/color. Bottomline: I wouldnt worry at all about paint fade on this car.
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DeuceDeuce Linebacker At Large 0 Rep 35 Posts Drives: '06 330i, '04 325i, '06 X3 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Rockwall, TX iTrader: (0)	I lived in Phoenix and now Dallas and the only car I would say faded was a red Nissan that dated back to college and it wasn't really noticeable if the car was cleaned and waxed. Admittedly I don't keep cars nearly as long now but I would think you'll be okay. I did purchase a BMW car cover for my red e46 when I lived in Phoenix. If you think you'll be living in an apartment in AZ most have covered parking as an option for a couple of bucks more and many include one covered space as part of the deal.
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