Space Gray M3

Stolky · 10-11-2009, 10:24 PM

I've now seen two Space Gray M3s. Both paint jobs looked richer and more metallic than the other Space Gray cars I've seen, which can sometimes look sort of flat. Is it possible that the paint jobs on these is a higher grade, or is it just the curves on the car that make it throw off more reflections?

jopa489 · 10-11-2009, 10:30 PM

Is it possible one was cleaner than the other? A truly clean car makes a world of difference.

There shouldn't be any difference in the paint itself though.

blue2fire · 10-11-2009, 10:34 PM

Maybe you saw one of those limited edition matte Frosty M3's.

lonestar22 · 10-11-2009, 10:56 PM

could have been a different color. bmws made shades pretty simlar. like the e46 came in a color that looks like sparkling graphite at night but is much brighter in the day

montreal red · 10-12-2009, 12:44 AM

its prob just lighting and how clean the cars were... a layer of dust will take away that metallic gloss that space grey should have... m3s and the other 3 series cars share the same paint... no reason why it should be different.

doggiedog · 10-12-2009, 09:48 AM

I have a space gray 335i.

I was driving along one day when a space gray M3 pulled up next to me at a light. We waved and drove off. The color looked exactly the same as my car.

Frosty · 10-12-2009, 10:00 AM

...man I would love a frosted grey M3 (with cloth seats)...

cant wax those matte pain jobs though so I hear

I have a 335i in spgr and the m3 coupes and sedans looked the same to me

~Frost

Craig@SupremePower · 10-12-2009, 11:00 AM

same as 335...

Stolky · 10-12-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by montreal red

its prob just lighting and how clean the cars were... a layer of dust will take away that metallic gloss that space grey should have... m3s and the other 3 series cars share the same paint... no reason why it should be different.

This seems like the best explanation. Both cars were dead clean. I thought of SG as a color that looks better than some when it's a little dirty, but I realize that just a little bit of dust will take away that depth. It is great when shiny, though.

visor · 10-12-2009, 11:43 AM

BMW should have used the Sterling Silver that is available on the X3. It is just the right shade... right in between the lightness of Titanium Silver and the darkness of Space Gray.

mixxer · 10-12-2009, 11:50 AM

Different wax or sealant inhances or mutes the metalic flake.

kyleb350 · 10-12-2009, 01:16 PM

I've noticed my car looks very different under different lighting. It looks best on a cloudy day

10-11-2009, 10:24 PM	#1
Stolky Private 12 Rep 67 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	Space Gray M3 - Different paint? I've now seen two Space Gray M3s. Both paint jobs looked richer and more metallic than the other Space Gray cars I've seen, which can sometimes look sort of flat. Is it possible that the paint jobs on these is a higher grade, or is it just the curves on the car that make it throw off more reflections?
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Is it possible one was cleaner than the other? A truly clean car makes a world of difference. There shouldn't be any difference in the paint itself though. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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lonestar22 Ground Clearance? 235 Rep 1,654 Posts Drives: 540i & X5 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: DFW iTrader: (-1)	could have been a different color. bmws made shades pretty simlar. like the e46 came in a color that looks like sparkling graphite at night but is much brighter in the day __________________ E90 330i - E90 335i - E92 335i
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montreal red chris 278 Rep 12,144 Posts Drives: White Boat Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (31)	its prob just lighting and how clean the cars were... a layer of dust will take away that metallic gloss that space grey should have... m3s and the other 3 series cars share the same paint... no reason why it should be different. __________________ Current: 2013 F10 M5 & 2016 Mini JCW 2013 GLK350 (gone), 997.1 GT3RS (gone), 2009 WRX STI (gone), e92 M3 (gone)
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doggiedog Captain 36 Rep 757 Posts Drives: 09 E90 335i 6MT SG/BL Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Fort Lee, NJ iTrader: (0)	I have a space gray 335i. I was driving along one day when a space gray M3 pulled up next to me at a light. We waved and drove off. The color looked exactly the same as my car.
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Frosty Colonel 781 Rep 2,638 Posts Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT - Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	...man I would love a frosted grey M3 (with cloth seats)... cant wax those matte pain jobs though so I hear I have a 335i in spgr and the m3 coupes and sedans looked the same to me ~Frost __________________ M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build ) Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017) 335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016) Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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mixxer Second Lieutenant 3 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 2010 335 xi Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: phoenixville,PA iTrader: (0)	Different wax or sealant inhances or mutes the metalic flake.
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kyleb350 Brigadier General 424 Rep 4,709 Posts Drives: '21 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Milwaukee iTrader: (6)	I've noticed my car looks very different under different lighting. It looks best on a cloudy day
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