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Thread: Alpine white / Black Sapphire Metallic Paint job on 330i?

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    Alpine white / Black Sapphire Metallic Paint job on 330i?

    I have a 2002 BMW 330i, currently it has factory/stock steel blue metallic paint, but I'm looking to get it painted either Alpine white or Black Sapphire metallic, does anyone have any idea how much it would cost? Also If I got alpine white, should I get my rims painted black aswell as the chrome on the hood and the chrome all around the exterior? any suggestions/advice appreciated

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    Best thing to do is figure out what shops near you are good and then get quotes from them.

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    Don't do a color change on a modern BMW. It will never be right.... If you really need something different look into vinyl wrap jobs.







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    Quote Originally Posted by tmaxx445 View Post
    Don't do a color change on a modern BMW. It will never be right.... If you really need something different look into vinyl wrap jobs.

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    I don't know about never be right... it can definitely be done just not inexpensively.


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    not cost effective to do right, the amount of money you will put in far exceeds what you could ever expect to sell the car for. if you want a different color sell the car and buy one in a color you want.
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    Yeah I was thinking to just sell it and buy one in the color I want...thanks everyone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by legoman67 View Post
    not cost effective to do right, the amount of money you will put in far exceeds what you could ever expect to sell the car for. if you want a different color sell the car and buy one in a color you want.
    yea BMW factory paint quality is hard to beat.


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