Non Metallic Paint Owners - Advice Please

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shiney28

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Any......Bright Red, Alpine White or Jet Black Owners out there? (The BMW solid paint range, non-metallic)

I am picking up a 2.5i SE tomorrow in Bright Red (non-metallic), it looks in showroom condition and my intention is to keep it that way.

But sometimes the internet can be a terrible place, and im starting to get nervous about the solid paints of yester-year that faded badly (particulary red).

I believe the BMW solid is clear coated, and modern solids are much better at withstanding time and the sun. And with proper TLC should keep its showroom deep gloss that solids provide.

Or........Any Solid colour owners who are struggling to fight off fading and wished they went metallic paint?
 
im not a solid colour owner but you have nothing to worry about! Modern paints are much better and it takes years of neglect too get fade problems. Besides-sun worries arent gonna be an iss :lol: 8) ue!
 
Although it's a solid colour, it will I believe still have clearcoat on it so would require the same love and care as metallic.
 
srhutch said:
Although it's a solid colour, it will I believe still have clearcoat on it so would require the same love and care as metallic.
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i ment he has nothing to worry about more than a metallic paint!
 
I've got Jet Black and think it looks quite stunning. I'll admit that I like Zeds in grey and silver tones which seem to show off its contours, but I've always had a thing for black cars (on my fourth). And it seems a stunning car in Alpine White. Actuall, Z4s look damn fine no matter the hue. :D

Anyway, in terms of care and maintenance, metallic and non-metallic alike require the same TLC. And proper care will keep you looking smooth and polished. Perhaps you are thinking that "flat" colors tend to show scuff and scratches more? Or that many years ago some colors were prone to fading (reds and blues especially).

Today's paints and clear coats are pretty darn good and getting better every year (Nissan was experimenting with "self healing" finishes, I believe). Just keep it waxed and be sure to remove as quickly as possible and corrosive tidbits like bird droppings, bug splats, tree sap and the like, and you'll have a beautiful red ride for years to come.

And there's always the "paint correction" detailing with clay bars, proper pads and such to exfoliate the old and impart a better than factory finish.

I'm more concerned with door dings, shopping carts and wayward pebbles than fading paint.

Cheers and enjoy the ride!
 
Check out www.detailingworld.co.uk - seriously geeky at times, but you'll find all the info on protecting and looking after any sort of paintwork on there :)

Ally
 
It tends to be mostly reds that 'fade', in most cases due to the clear coat going opaque giving it a pinkish look. With regular care and todays UV protecting polishes you should be fine.
 
No fade on this 16 year old car. It is all in the care you give it.

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