My Dark Graphite Metallic 2022 X3M Competition

X3MCRN · 09-24-2021, 11:07 AM

After being patient and adding an extra week to being able to finally drive my X3M Competition, to ensure protection was in place with full Xpel, Stek windshield film, full Xpel fusion ceramic including wheels and calipers, it's finally my turn to drive.

X3MCRN · 09-24-2021, 11:09 AM

Finishing up

Gsavarese · 09-24-2021, 11:29 AM

Sweet!

Max Well · 09-24-2021, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by X3MCRN

Finishing up

Looks great, X3MCRN - another fantastic-looking ZDM!

r33_RGSport · 09-24-2021, 09:25 PM

Looking good. Congrats!!!

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 09-25-2021, 12:12 AM

X3MCRN If I were going the LCI route this is the exact color & probably the same spec (no pano roof) I would've gone. Although I like my DGM (Dark Graphite Metallic) 2021 X3 MC, this looks nice.

On a side note, please let me know how you like the front windshield protection. I've got Xpel PPF over 80% of my car too & wanted this protected as well.

X3MCRN · 09-25-2021, 06:30 AM

Thank you, everyone! Here are more photos his guy took for his website. For once I get the new car first in my area, lol!

Look at those reflections!

SoCalX3M-Bro · 09-25-2021, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by X3MCRN

Thank you, everyone! Here are more photos his guy took for his website. For once I get the new car first in my area, lol!

Look at those reflections!

Spectacular!!!!!! Congrats!

Can you list what you just did for us PPE newbies?

X3MCRN · 09-25-2021, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCalX3M-Bro

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Originally Posted by X3MCRN

Thank you, everyone! Here are more photos his guy took for his website. For once I get the new car first in my area, lol!

Look at those reflections!

Spectacular!!!!!! Congrats!

Can you list what you just did for us PPE newbies?

Xpel PPF Ultimate - entire vehicle
Xpel Fusion ceramic coat - entire vehicle, wheels, and brake calipers
Stek DYNOflex windshield PPF

bmwmdistrict · 09-26-2021, 08:11 AM

Looks incredible, so good. Congrats on the ride. You definitely did it right with the PPF + ceramic.

LeopardM3 · 09-28-2021, 04:06 PM

Fantastic, and the ceramic is making it look SO good.

naveenb335 · 12-21-2021, 02:47 PM

Wow this looks amazing! I might have just changed my mind and am going to switch the Dark Graphite Metallic color

Kevin_The_Clean1 · 12-21-2021, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by X3MCRN

Finishing up

You went with a high quality shop. Most places around here aren't familiar with the Stek stuff film yet for the front windshield.

spta97 · 12-21-2021, 03:51 PM

Looks fantastic!!!

I've got a 2020 Dark Graphite. One thing I find interesting, the LCI changes don't seem to be as prevalent on a darker color. It looks much different than pre-LCI in white/Brooklyn Gray.

Please keep us posted on how that windshield film holds up over time. I have read it is good at first but wears pretty quickly but hoping the tech got better as I would love to have that.

PopDV · 11-04-2022, 11:26 PM

How much it cost?

IcEWoLF · 11-07-2022, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by PopDV

How much it cost?

For me it cost $6k for full clear bra xpel 10 (10mil thickness) and ceramic coat.

It was at a friends shop so the ceramic was on the house which includes wheels and tires.

Overall the film saved me against few chips already. Can see few marks where few rocks hit on the front and the film protected the paint well.

PopDV · 11-07-2022, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by IcEWoLF

For me it cost $6k for full clear bra xpel 10 (10mil thickness) and ceramic coat.

It was at a friends shop so the ceramic was on the house which includes wheels and tires.

Overall the film saved me against few chips already. Can see few marks where few rocks hit on the front and the film protected the paint well.

Yes film can safe original paint, but does it worse 6k? If it will be 2k then yes but 6k. This is a dilemma for me

Edgar_FriendlyX3M · 11-08-2022, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by PopDV

Yes film can safe original paint, but does it worse 6k? If it will be 2k then yes but 6k. This is a dilemma for me

On a car most people aren't keeping for more than 5 years, yeah 6k is crazy expensive. Touch up paint is an option. Cheaper, works relatively well, and that 6k you saved could go to something more practical like some nice tires, a tune, and lower springs.

PopDV · 11-08-2022, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Edgar_FriendlyX3M

On a car most people aren't keeping for more than 5 years, yeah 6k is crazy expensive. Touch up paint is an option. Cheaper, works relatively well, and that 6k you saved could go to something more practical like some nice tires, a tune, and lower springs.

Yes, I prefer to spend money to:

Tint
headlights protection film
MSS springs after first oil change
Interior carbon
maybe later Brembo front breaks

I'm going to order Dark Graphite with black interior + red calipers
Competition Package,
Executive package,
ventilated seats,
M shadowline lights,

Not sure:
wireless charging
remote engine start
Driving Assistance Pro package
what do you think?

Xtabi · 11-09-2022, 07:06 AM

Love the build!

I'm going with the same with the only exception being I'm going with black calipers.

Enjoy!

PopDV · 01-28-2023, 10:12 PM

Could you please tell what tint did you use (brand model and %)

09-24-2021, 11:07 AM	#1
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Kevin_The_Clean1 Brigadier General 3230 Rep 3,889 Posts Drives: 2020 X3 MC Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Campbell, CA iTrader: (11)	X3MCRN If I were going the LCI route this is the exact color & probably the same spec (no pano roof) I would've gone. Although I like my DGM (Dark Graphite Metallic) 2021 X3 MC, this looks nice. On a side note, please let me know how you like the front windshield protection. I've got Xpel PPF over 80% of my car too & wanted this protected as well. __________________ 1998 E36 M3 - Totaled 2003 E39 M5 - Gone but not forgotten 2011 E90 335i M-Sport - Daily Driver 2017 F87 M2 - Sold & missed 2020 F97 X3 M Competition - Finally arrived ///
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X3MCRN Second Lieutenant 176 Rep 257 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Mechanicville, NY iTrader: (0)	Thank you, everyone! Here are more photos his guy took for his website. For once I get the new car first in my area, lol! Look at those reflections! Attached Images __________________ 2013 328i 2018 340i 2022 X3M Competition
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naveenb335 New Member 0 Rep 15 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Wow this looks amazing! I might have just changed my mind and am going to switch the Dark Graphite Metallic color
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spta97 Colonel 1390 Rep 2,220 Posts Drives: BMW 2020 X3MC Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic!!! I've got a 2020 Dark Graphite. One thing I find interesting, the LCI changes don't seem to be as prevalent on a darker color. It looks much different than pre-LCI in white/Brooklyn Gray. Please keep us posted on how that windshield film holds up over time. I have read it is good at first but wears pretty quickly but hoping the tech got better as I would love to have that.
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