Always Power Wash a $10,000 Paint Job

July 31st, 2010

The Special Edition of the 20111 BMW M3 was sold-out in 15 minutes. The only 30 copies available, with base cost of $77,600, come with a sweet Space Gray base coat, covered in a BMW ColorSystem silk matte clear coat finish.

The problem with a $10, 000 paint job, is that it comes with no warranty. A signed agreement warns that any repairs to the paint must be completed by a BMW trained body shop, among other specifications.

Paint care agreement

• Never polish or wax the frozen gray paint as it could lead to a glossy surface.

• If washing your frozen gray M3 in a automatic car wash choose a car wash that does not apply vehicle wax. Rinse the M3 with high pressure water to remove dirt before sending it through the automatic car wash to avoid scratches from sand, dust and other micro-particles.

• Remove bugs, bird poo, tree sap, tar, fuel spills or oil immediately using a soft sponge.

• Avoid strong rubbing while cleaning the frozen paint. BMW sells suitable products for maintaining the frozen paint at your local dealer.

• Repairs to the paint (scratches, dents, etching) must be completed by a BMW trained body shop. Most auto body shop will not be capable of repairing the frozen gray paint.

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