G29
- Thread starter Muzza
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I don’t think they chip any easier Muzza but I believe the frozen paint is all but impossible to touch in or respray small areas without being blindingly obvious. It’s only my opinion but if I was to order frozen I’d be factoring in a full PPF clear wrap to protect it. 
Please correct me if I’m wrong anyone on the touching in.
Please correct me if I’m wrong anyone on the touching in.
Don’t be put off by matte paint finish on the G29. I was very concerned prior to purchase but my Frozen Orange looks absolutely stunning and is probably the easiest paintwork I’ve ever had to look after. Using specific products that don’t add shine, it’s so easy to look after as not constantly striving for the elusive shine. I’ve also used a Chipex kit on minor chips as well and it’s worked really well. Obviously deep scratches may be more of an issue but very happy with my G29 in matte so far.
Obs-Com said:Don’t be put off by matte paint finish on the G29. I was very concerned prior to purchase but my Frozen Orange looks absolutely stunning and is probably the easiest paintwork I’ve ever had to look after. Using specific products that don’t add shine, it’s so easy to look after as not constantly striving for the elusive shine. I’ve also used a Chipex kit on minor chips as well and it’s worked really well. Obviously deep scratches may be more of an issue but very happy with my G29 in matte so far.
Can’t get better than an actual owner with experience.
Just be careful with bugs or bird poo or anything that is likely to mark the paintwork. I saw two frozen grey ones (At dealerships) where marks had been left and then were ‘etched’ into the paintwork.
As mentioned, it’s also hard to touch in or paint correct. Whole panels will need to be resprayed if they’re damaged.
When clean they look fantastic but it’s just a whole different way to think about dealing with a car. No polishing or anything that will add shine can be used.
The M40i is a glorious car though, good choice to have on the radar.
As mentioned, it’s also hard to touch in or paint correct. Whole panels will need to be resprayed if they’re damaged.
When clean they look fantastic but it’s just a whole different way to think about dealing with a car. No polishing or anything that will add shine can be used.
The M40i is a glorious car though, good choice to have on the radar.
I have a frozen grey M40i, I did get a chip on the front, I went to the BMW dealer before lockdown and they didn’t supply a touch up stick, after a lot of pushing they supplied me a pot match. However they said that the frozen finish comes on the last coat, so what they supplied me was the base colour. Anyway to get to the point it does match, I can only tell there is a chip there because I know it’s there, you step back from the car and it’s gone. After going through that I reluctantly decided to PPF the car as I want keep long term.
each time their own. Have a polo GTI as trade in so hopefully get a decent deal on HP in this climate. Double bonus if the missus takes the E89 as I don’t have to part with it 