Melbourne Red paint issues?
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Devon
My sister had a red R50 Mini that had terrible lacquer peel by the time it was 15 years old, and Mrs Tidy' R56 was starting to suffer from it too at a similar age.
But my Imola Red E46 had none anywhere when I sold it at 16 years of age, so maybe it varies depending on which shade of red the car is?
Red is quite an unusual choice on a BMW, but I loved mine and think Melbourne red looks fantastic too!
But my Imola Red E46 had none anywhere when I sold it at 16 years of age, so maybe it varies depending on which shade of red the car is?
Red is quite an unusual choice on a BMW, but I loved mine and think Melbourne red looks fantastic too!
James35i
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I have a 2010 Melbourne Red and the paint is spot on, looks stunning when polished.
The only thing I have noticed is I have some areas where its slightly 'chipped', noticeably on the boot in areas where the panels are close. Thankfully they aren't noticeable but it is a bit strange. Likely a problem specific to mine rather than Melbourne red or even E89s in general.
The only thing I have noticed is I have some areas where its slightly 'chipped', noticeably on the boot in areas where the panels are close. Thankfully they aren't noticeable but it is a bit strange. Likely a problem specific to mine rather than Melbourne red or even E89s in general.
NS66
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Red paint always suffers more than others from UV, my E85 had very slight lacquer peel when I bought it but lifted in other larger areas when the climate went damp - I bit the bullet and went for a full respray. I am sure a well looked after, waxed and polished and garage stored car will last longer. I would suggest if you find a red one you like look very closely and if any lacquer peel, even if tiny will be the start of potential issues to come. Saying that it wouldnt put me off getting another red one.
