Decided to go with Brooklyn Grey

Killer Junior · 11-04-2022, 02:23 AM

The order is in for the M50 and I decided to not go for either of the frozen options but opted to go with Brooklyn Grey w/ the Mocha Vernasca interior instead. Checked all selectable options. Was curious how Brooklyn Grey might look with a matte/stealth PPF. If anyone has seen it done (or better yet, have pics) I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on how it turned out. Thanks.

techwhiz1 · 11-04-2022, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Killer Junior

The order is in and I decided to not go for either of the frozen options but opted to go with Brooklyn Grey w/ the Mocha Vernasca interior instead. Checked all selectable options. Was curious how Brooklyn Grey might look with a matte/stealth PPF. If anyone has seen it done (or better yet, have pics) I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts on how it turned out. Thanks.

Did you get the 20" wheels?
Assuming M50.

unfoundnemo · 11-04-2022, 09:25 AM

Not an i4, but there's a couple on the G8x forum

Here's an example with some good pics:
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5&postcount=15

Honestly... I'm not a fan... I typically ignore it when people say BG (or nardo and other light to medium grays) look like primer, because I quite like it... same for those that say frozen/matte colors just look unfinished or aren't for them... but put those two things together, and I get where they're coming from.

gs6456 · 11-04-2022, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by unfoundnemo

Not an i4, but there's a couple on the G8x forum

Here's an example with some good pics:
https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5&postcount=15

Honestly... I'm not a fan... I typically ignore it when people say BG (or nardo and other light to medium grays) look like primer, because I quite like it... same for those that say frozen/matte colors just look unfinished or aren't for them... but put those two things together, and I get where they're coming from.

Completely agree. I'm looking at my BG M50 outside the window of my office right now, and it's the glossy finish paired with the muted color that makes it work.

takrdown · 11-04-2022, 10:18 AM

I'm ordering Brooklyn Grey and plan on doing a matte ppf as well. Interested seeing what other pictures there are out there.

natemg · 11-04-2022, 11:24 AM

Yea, take a look at the M3. I thought I saw an i4 done like this on ******.com but can't find it.

If you like it, go for it!

I personally don't like matte, I have a feeling it will be a fad that fades pretty fast. Your car will definitely stand out, it will be in the vast minority of cars that are matte.

CaboM4 · 11-04-2022, 05:46 PM

would love to see pix if anyone decides to go Xpel Stealth on a Brooklyn Grey

Killer Junior · 11-04-2022, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by techwhiz1

Did you get the 20" wheels?
Assuming M50.

Yes. But I will also be ordering the 19" winter wheel and tire package. Build

Killer Junior · 11-04-2022, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by takrdown

I'm ordering Brooklyn Grey and plan on doing a matte ppf as well. Interested seeing what other pictures there are out there.

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Originally Posted by CaboM4

would love to see pix if anyone decides to go Xpel Stealth on a Brooklyn Grey

Not an i4, but here's a thread with pics: https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...5#post28373085

techwhiz1 · 11-04-2022, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Killer Junior

Yes. But I will also be ordering the 19" winter wheel and tire package. Build

Sounds like your configuration is like mine; all boxes checked. I didn't get ventilated seats or carbon exterior package.

I did go for full merino leather because that's the only way to get a light brown color.

Be prepared to wait. It's been painful. My original build week was week 21. No car yet.

bmwm2india · 03-10-2024, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by CaboM4

would love to see pix if anyone decides to go Xpel Stealth on a Brooklyn Grey

Did you finally do this?

My BG M2 G87 is getting a matt PPF and I just saw it WIP in-person. For a second I thought it was someone else's car getting primer'ed for a full body paint job

I hope the gloss black roof and mirrors make it pop, though.

Zaptrax · 03-11-2024, 09:53 PM

The salesperson I'm working with at the local BMW dealership told me that April orders will be for 2025 model year cars. (BMW often begins selling new model year cars in July.) This is one of the top salespeople in the US so I'm thinking they know what they are talking about. If what they say is correct, how will that affect your order? I'm also thinking '25 i4 cars might improve range, change time, and even 0-60 times. (Audi just did all three with a mid-year refresh on the Q4.) I decided to wait a few months before placing an order for an i4.

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takrdown Other car was a submarine 94 Rep 704 Posts Drives: i4M50 (waiting), 2013 R56 JCW Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central CT iTrader: (7)	I'm ordering Brooklyn Grey and plan on doing a matte ppf as well. Interested seeing what other pictures there are out there.
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natemg Private 53 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW I4M50 2022 BMW X545e Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Atlanta GA iTrader: (0)	Yea, take a look at the M3. I thought I saw an i4 done like this on ******.com but can't find it. If you like it, go for it! I personally don't like matte, I have a feeling it will be a fad that fades pretty fast. Your car will definitely stand out, it will be in the vast minority of cars that are matte.
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CaboM4 BMW Aficionado 1362 Rep 1,827 Posts Drives: 23 i7,23 iX,24 Silverado Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	would love to see pix if anyone decides to go Xpel Stealth on a Brooklyn Grey
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Zaptrax New Member 8 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW i4 Join Date: Feb 2024 Location: Hollywood iTrader: (0)	The salesperson I'm working with at the local BMW dealership told me that April orders will be for 2025 model year cars. (BMW often begins selling new model year cars in July.) This is one of the top salespeople in the US so I'm thinking they know what they are talking about. If what they say is correct, how will that affect your order? I'm also thinking '25 i4 cars might improve range, change time, and even 0-60 times. (Audi just did all three with a mid-year refresh on the Q4.) I decided to wait a few months before placing an order for an i4.
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