Solid Color Paint or Mettalic Paint

[emdionisi0]

I need help for me to decide if I will choose a "mettalic paint" or the "solid color paint".I am flexible in any color but I am more concern on the type of paint which is more easy to clean & maintain.

Thanks in advance.

[Basil]

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Originally posted by emdionisi0
I need help for me to decide if I will choose a "mettalic paint" or the "solid color paint".I am flexible in any color but I am more concern on the type of paint which is more easy to clean & maintain.

Thanks in advance.

These days colour matching of metallic paints is not a problem. Lighter colours are in my experience easier to maintain and keep looking sharp, as they don't show the minute scratches that will be introduced with cleaning. I am hoping the metallic in the DS will help in this regard.

[Skinnyrunt]

This might sound really stupid and not help in anyway but....the Pure Silver looks fairly clean even when it's reasonably dirty. Not really close up but from a cars length away at least. IYGWIM.

[Basil]

I agree, Silver is a good "dirt" colour.

[rich]

This looks best IMO & does not cost extra

My next choices would be:
Red/White
Pure Silver (solid or w/ black)
Indi Blue/White
BRG/white

I think the what looks best dirty question is a red herring. (and anyway, black herrings with white tops are far better )

[Sealevel]

But aren't real herrings pure silver with a black top?

[ezrally]

I eat solids and there are only a couple avail. on the S.But I think non - mettalics most likely hide scratches etc. better !

[rich]

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Originally posted by Sealevel
But aren't real herrings pure silver with a black top?

Granted... but they're so-o-o-o common. I wouldn't want one

[Neil Curtis]

DO NOT GO FOR SOLID BLACK!!!!!

It will show every single teeny tiny little scratch from a mile off. (especially bird claws and pecks.....grumble grumble moan winge).....

Silver is the easiest to keep clean and will hide most scratches the easiest.

[Sealevel]

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Originally posted by rich

Granted... but they're so-o-o-o common. I wouldn't want one

Touche' --It was one of the few colors that didn't have an initial hold up, was considered a "safe" choice, so was overused on pre-spec MINIs. Hoping that will change now that more owner-spec choices are available and PS/B can regain a little uniqueness on an S. I think DS/B & DS/W are now on track to take the "overused" title.

[rich]

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Originally posted by Sealevel


Touche' --It was one of the few colors that didn't have an initial hold up, was considered a "safe" choice, so was overused on pre-spec MINIs. Hoping that will change now that more owner-spec choices are available and PS/B can regain a little uniqueness on an S. I think DS/B & DS/W are now on track to take the "overused" title.

No offence meant to Pure Silver, buddy... I was there for a while & have pangs every time I see one

[kars]

Correct me if I am wrong, but wasnt there an earlier discussion on this forum that BMW's metallic paint might be more durable that non-metallic?

[Marts]

Silver!

[emdionisi0]

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Originally posted by rich
This looks best IMO & does not cost extra

My next choices would be:
Red/White
Pure Silver (solid or w/ black)
Indi Blue/White
BRG/white

I think the what looks best dirty question is a red herring. (and anyway, black herrings with white tops are far better )

What do you think about the Liquid Yellow Solid Paint?
Is the metallic paint "better" than this color?

[erazo]

No one mentioned Pepper White. It already looks dirty, so you're a step ahead when it's clean.