Jet Black Owners

FMINUS · 01-23-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Loyalist

Seeing as your M5 and 997TT are fakes, I don't think any Benz owners will be offended. I doubt you'd be able to buy one.

ScheerSpeed · 01-24-2008, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FMINUS

U got in an accident yesterday?

unfortunately yes...

hotrod2448 · 01-24-2008, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 328i

I just finished detailing my JB yesterday, the little metallic specs in the paint were drivin my crazy as I thought it was polish dust. This paint is a real pain in the ass, even the softest microfiber can swirl it with a little too much pressure.

You either have much better eye sight than me or have Sapphire black. I can't seen any metallic in my Jet Black.

328i · 01-24-2008, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hotrod2448

You either have much better eye sight than me or have Sapphire black. I can't seen any metallic in my Jet Black.

Well polishing the car and having two 1500w halogens shining at the paint shows everything.

ScheerSpeed · 01-27-2008, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by 328i

Well polishing the car and having two 1500w halogens shining at the paint shows everything.

true that

Firefly6 · 01-28-2008, 12:31 PM

ANY color looks lousy when dirty.

That said, I'm happy with my Jet Black.

e90-4aj · 01-28-2008, 12:53 PM

I would go with a different color if I had the choice again - Jet Black is a pain to keep clean

dawgdog · 01-28-2008, 09:29 PM

I owned a Jet Black M3 for 3 years. Allowed me to become proficient as a detailer, but immunized me against ever owning a black car again. It was exhausting!

328i · 01-28-2008, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

true that

Hey sheer have you noticed the same thing with your jet black? The little metallic specs? I think theyre a dark blue in color.

Sparky66 · 01-28-2008, 10:29 PM

328 is correct. The new Jet Black known as "Schwarz II" is different to the original Schwarz jet black used on previous model BMW's. The new water based paint technology used, presents greater challenges for paint durability and longevity and as such, Schwarz II is now a two part paint with a metallic base even though it is not known as a "metallic". The metallic part is not made to provide any visual effect and that's why it is barely visible and only noticeable under intense halogen lighting.

BimmerFan61 · 02-02-2008, 05:27 PM

You can definitely notice the metallic in JB, very easily in the sun

ScheerSpeed · 02-02-2008, 06:07 PM

the color code on my car is "black" not schwarz II

Sparky66 · 02-02-2008, 10:27 PM

I purchased the "Jet Black" touch up paint for the current E9# 3 Series range called 668 Schwarz II. The previous E4# 3 Series range was just plainly called Schwarz. For those that don't know, Schwarz simply means "Black" in German !!

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Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

the color code on my car is "black" not schwarz II

Luongo · 02-03-2008, 03:03 AM

Let me just say that I will never buy another black car ever again.

Silver or white for me next time.

ScheerSpeed · 02-03-2008, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Sparky66

I purchased the "Jet Black" touch up paint for the current E9# 3 Series range called 668 Schwarz II. The previous E4# 3 Series range was just plainly called Schwarz. For those that don't know, Schwarz simply means "Black" in German !!

so then i have the old E46 paint

jreaton · 02-03-2008, 07:06 AM

Love my Jet Black, but really hard to keep clean this time of the year. Road salts, sand etc make it difficult to keep up with maintenance.

ubern00b · 02-03-2008, 08:14 AM

I love having Jet Black. Except i want to throw up every time i have to drive on salted roads. I couldnt stand it last week and ran through the car wash when it was 20 F outside.

jetblk328i · 02-03-2008, 11:01 AM

i love my jet black, its very nice when clean, but as most people said, its hard to keep it clean...i hate it when its spring though cause of the pollen. however in the summer when its nice and warm, and i can wash often, looks great!

JOYRIIDE1113 · 02-03-2008, 02:23 PM

I had an 06' e90 in Jet Black. Most challenging color ever. I had to re-learn all my detailing techniques and practically made me obsessive with keeping it clean.

It did look awesome when done right.

328i · 02-03-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Luongo

Let me just say that I will never buy another black car ever again.

Silver or white for me next time.

I'll cosign that.

Chunga · 02-04-2008, 02:28 AM

Its worth the work. And with the right treatment its not so hard .
Seal it when its new. Keep it vaxed every 30 days. You only need to wash it once a week then.

poser · 02-14-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by NPDAN

It is a pain in the ass to keep clean, but if you do, it'll always look ready to show... Just dust it off everyday you get home from driving it and you'll be fine.

What do you guys use to dust off the car everyday? Is there some special duster that you recommend?

Does this work? - http://www.amazon.com/Lexol-Kozak%C2.../dp/B000GKIE2U

thanks.
poser

01-28-2008, 12:31 PM	#50
Firefly6 Lieutenant 12 Rep 412 Posts Drives: 2018 330i Xdrive Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (2)	ANY color looks lousy when dirty. That said, I'm happy with my Jet Black.
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01-28-2008, 12:53 PM	#51
e90-4aj Colonel 279 Rep 2,144 Posts Drives: E46-M3, F80-M3, 970 GTS Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: So-Cal iTrader: (8)	I would go with a different color if I had the choice again - Jet Black is a pain to keep clean
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01-28-2008, 09:29 PM	#52
dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I owned a Jet Black M3 for 3 years. Allowed me to become proficient as a detailer, but immunized me against ever owning a black car again. It was exhausting! __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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01-28-2008, 10:29 PM	#54
Sparky66 Major 58 Rep 1,230 Posts Drives: 335 E92 Coupe. Jet Black. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	328 is correct. The new Jet Black known as "Schwarz II" is different to the original Schwarz jet black used on previous model BMW's. The new water based paint technology used, presents greater challenges for paint durability and longevity and as such, Schwarz II is now a two part paint with a metallic base even though it is not known as a "metallic". The metallic part is not made to provide any visual effect and that's why it is barely visible and only noticeable under intense halogen lighting. __________________ Sticky is an Idiot
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02-02-2008, 05:27 PM	#55
BimmerFan61 Captain 25 Rep 662 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: none iTrader: (1)	. You can definitely notice the metallic in JB, very easily in the sun
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02-02-2008, 06:07 PM	#56
ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	the color code on my car is "black" not schwarz II
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02-03-2008, 03:03 AM	#58
Luongo Lieutenant 134 Rep 463 Posts Drives: 2018 Porsche Carrera T Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chicago, Illinois iTrader: (2)	Let me just say that I will never buy another black car ever again. Silver or white for me next time.
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02-03-2008, 07:06 AM	#60
jreaton Private First Class 3 Rep 109 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Saddle Brown, Nav, Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Love my Jet Black, but really hard to keep clean this time of the year. Road salts, sand etc make it difficult to keep up with maintenance. __________________ 335i Coupe Jet Black, saddle brown, nav, pdc
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02-03-2008, 08:14 AM	#61
ubern00b First Lieutenant 5 Rep 370 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: tn iTrader: (1)	I love having Jet Black. Except i want to throw up every time i have to drive on salted roads. I couldnt stand it last week and ran through the car wash when it was 20 F outside.
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02-03-2008, 11:01 AM	#62
jetblk328i Colonel 309 Rep 2,458 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Central PA iTrader: (1)	i love my jet black, its very nice when clean, but as most people said, its hard to keep it clean...i hate it when its spring though cause of the pollen. however in the summer when its nice and warm, and i can wash often, looks great!
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02-04-2008, 02:28 AM	#65
Chunga Captain 37 Rep 903 Posts Drives: E90 black saphire 2008 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Denmark, sealand iTrader: (0)	Its worth the work. And with the right treatment its not so hard . Seal it when its new. Keep it vaxed every 30 days. You only need to wash it once a week then. __________________
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