Glacier Silver M40i

greenrebellion · 03-29-2019, 05:06 PM

Test drove an M40i yesterday and was blown away (currently in a 228i with lease expiring). I'm torn on exterior color and don't really love any of the options.

My favorite is carbon black, but I currently have a dark car and it looks good for about 15 minutes after I wash it.

So I'm considering Glacial Silver. My only concern is how do the cerium trim pieces (grill, mirror, etc.) look with Silver. Does it look mismatched and like a "mistake" or do they seem to go together nicely? I found some pics online but so hard to tell without seeing them in person.

Anyone ever seen this combo in person and have any thoughts?

I know some people swap to black trim, but not sure I have the time, capability or wherewithal to make that happen so needs to work in stock form.

JWright82 · 03-29-2019, 05:22 PM

I can't help with pics but Glacier Silver is easily my favorite color on the G01 in stock/cerium or blacked out. I actually own Alpine White but find myself salivating over the few silvers that are posted. Ours is my wife's daily and she ordered it, but I'd do silver in a minute if it were me.

MySport · 03-29-2019, 05:25 PM

This might help......

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1597322

$M2 · 03-29-2019, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by greenrebellion

Test drove an M40i yesterday and was blown away (currently in a 228i with lease expiring). I'm torn on exterior color and don't really love any of the options.

My favorite is carbon black, but I currently have a dark car and it looks good for about 15 minutes after I wash it.

So I'm considering Glacial Silver. My only concern is how do the cerium trim pieces (grill, mirror, etc.) look with Silver. Does it look mismatched and like a "mistake" or do they seem to go together nicely? I found some pics online but so hard to tell without seeing them in person.

Anyone ever seen this combo in person and have any thoughts?

I know some people swap to black trim, but not sure I have the time, capability or wherewithal to make that happen so needs to work in stock form.

Pray for Mojo · 03-29-2019, 05:36 PM

I have a GC M235i and the grey bits go well with the paint color. My wife wanted GC on the X3 but I didn't want two identical colored cars.

D69GMB · 03-29-2019, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by MySport

This might help......

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1597322

That is my car. I really like the silver and the contrasting cerium grey, the only downfall to the cerium grey is it watermarks very easily and needs a polish/ compound to make the marks disappear. I have not seen another silver X3 locally which is nice. But as usual colour is a personal preference.

greenrebellion · 03-29-2019, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by D69GMB

That is my car. I really like the silver and the contrasting cerium grey, the only downfall to the cerium grey is it watermarks very easily and needs a polish/ compound to make the marks disappear. I have not seen another silver X3 locally which is nice. But as usual colour is a personal preference.

Wow, in my searches I didn't find those pics. Gorgeous car, doesn't look "off" at all. Thanks to everyone who replied.

SROC3 · 03-29-2019, 06:21 PM

Here is My Glacier Silver with Black Grills Installed

It's a 30i but you'll get the picture:
https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...ighlight=sroc3

chicagofan00 · 03-29-2019, 06:35 PM

Here is my thread when I had the Cerium Gray parts:
My New X3 M40i - Glacier Silver https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1581638

And here is my thread after I replaced them all:
X3 M40i - Glacier Silver with Cerium Grey Delete https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1589089

chicagofan00 · 03-29-2019, 06:39 PM

To add my comments regarding Glacier Silver with the Cerium Grey, I was extremely happy with it when I first got it but quickly found that the Cerium Gray shows water spots really easily and it's not the easiest to get rid of them or keep them at bay. This was my first reason on why I swapped to the gloss black trim pieces. My second reason was I ended up deciding that I wanted the pieces to match the gloss black window trim and roof rails.

$M2 · 03-29-2019, 07:23 PM

Ceramic coating eliminates the water spotting on the Cerium Grey trim. Did mine the first day I received it. A quick wipe and it's gone. Also did the wheels. Makes cleaning much easier. Just an FYI.

greenrebellion · 03-29-2019, 08:17 PM

Looks great with black or cerium to be honest!

SROC3 · 04-11-2019, 10:25 PM

Both work nicely on Glacier Silver. It's a very forgiving color for mods. Even if you mix and match.....BUT - Unless your car is a dark color, I don't recommend blacking out the side mirrors. It narrows the car from the front. Silver/Cerium mirrors make the car wider. As it is, without spacers, whenever I see an X3 in my rear view, it looks really narrow cause the stock offset is really noticeable. My 15mm spacers all around made a HUGE difference. Here's my thread on it if you're interested:

https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...ighlight=sroc3

meanmina · 07-20-2019, 06:01 PM

Looks great!

X3M40i_Nev · 07-21-2019, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by $M2

Ceramic coating eliminates the water spotting on the Cerium Grey trim. Did mine the first day I received it. A quick wipe and it's gone. Also did the wheels. Makes cleaning much easier. Just an FYI.

+1. I love the Cerium, and Catania coating makes cleaning a doddle 👌

335i nthehouse · 07-21-2019, 08:43 AM

You don't need to swap the gloss black bits over yourself - it is a nil cost option available on order - in fact I think the new builds with id7 etc have this as standard

EDIt: I should have said standard with Msport plus pack

kingmonkeyjr · 07-21-2019, 08:59 AM

Car looks great with either black or silver accents. Lowered with spacers I'd take it with the silver bits. Very classy looking.

gopirates · 07-22-2019, 10:41 AM

I have Glacier Silver and Chicagofan's comments are spot on.

In my opinion I think the Cerium Gray contrast with Glacier Silver could be better. I did replace my kidney with a black grill from IND though none of the other bits yet. (After the fact, the wife did comment she liked the Cerium Gray as is)

In a perfect world, I would have liked to have seen a Black Optics package like on the Audis where the kidneys, boomerangs, side vents, mirror caps and rear badging would all be black. To me that does make the white and silver colored cars pop more so. Call me an X3M poser, though I think that this makes the most sense for my color palette.

03-29-2019, 05:06 PM	#1
greenrebellion New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	Glacier Silver M40i Test drove an M40i yesterday and was blown away (currently in a 228i with lease expiring). I'm torn on exterior color and don't really love any of the options. My favorite is carbon black, but I currently have a dark car and it looks good for about 15 minutes after I wash it. So I'm considering Glacial Silver. My only concern is how do the cerium trim pieces (grill, mirror, etc.) look with Silver. Does it look mismatched and like a "mistake" or do they seem to go together nicely? I found some pics online but so hard to tell without seeing them in person. Anyone ever seen this combo in person and have any thoughts? I know some people swap to black trim, but not sure I have the time, capability or wherewithal to make that happen so needs to work in stock form.
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JWright82 Private First Class 262 Rep 144 Posts Drives: E46 M3, X3 M40i Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: NC iTrader: (1)	I can't help with pics but Glacier Silver is easily my favorite color on the G01 in stock/cerium or blacked out. I actually own Alpine White but find myself salivating over the few silvers that are posted. Ours is my wife's daily and she ordered it, but I'd do silver in a minute if it were me.
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MySport M40d Phytonic Blue 36 Rep 72 Posts Drives: M40d Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: England iTrader: (0)	This might help...... https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1597322
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Pray for Mojo Major 430 Rep 1,115 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i & 2018 X3 M40i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I have a GC M235i and the grey bits go well with the paint color. My wife wanted GC on the X3 but I didn't want two identical colored cars.
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03-29-2019, 06:21 PM	#8
SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	Here is My Glacier Silver with Black Grills Installed It's a 30i but you'll get the picture: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...ighlight=sroc3 __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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03-29-2019, 06:35 PM	#9
chicagofan00 Major General 19140 Rep 8,028 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 M60i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [10.00]	Here is my thread when I had the Cerium Gray parts: My New X3 M40i - Glacier Silver https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1581638 And here is my thread after I replaced them all: X3 M40i - Glacier Silver with Cerium Grey Delete https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1589089 __________________ Instagram: @Phxrisingphotography Current - 2024 G05 X5 ///M60i in Java Green Past - 2005 E53 X5 3.0i in Titanium Silver; 2008 E92 335i in Montego Blue; 2019 G01 X3 M40i in Glacier Silver; 2022 G80 M3 Competition in Twilight Purple
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chicagofan00 Major General 19140 Rep 8,028 Posts Drives: 2024 X5 M60i Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (1) Garage List 2024 BMW X5 M60i [10.00]	To add my comments regarding Glacier Silver with the Cerium Grey, I was extremely happy with it when I first got it but quickly found that the Cerium Gray shows water spots really easily and it's not the easiest to get rid of them or keep them at bay. This was my first reason on why I swapped to the gloss black trim pieces. My second reason was I ended up deciding that I wanted the pieces to match the gloss black window trim and roof rails. __________________ Instagram: @Phxrisingphotography Current - 2024 G05 X5 ///M60i in Java Green Past - 2005 E53 X5 3.0i in Titanium Silver; 2008 E92 335i in Montego Blue; 2019 G01 X3 M40i in Glacier Silver; 2022 G80 M3 Competition in Twilight Purple
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03-29-2019, 07:23 PM	#11
$M2 Private 72 Rep 87 Posts Drives: 2019 X3 M40i Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Ceramic coating eliminates the water spotting on the Cerium Grey trim. Did mine the first day I received it. A quick wipe and it's gone. Also did the wheels. Makes cleaning much easier. Just an FYI.
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03-29-2019, 08:17 PM	#12
greenrebellion New Member 3 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 228i xDrive Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Grand Rapids, MI iTrader: (0)	Looks great with black or cerium to be honest!
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SROC3 The limit of adhesion is my home. 1702 Rep 3,778 Posts Drives: Like a Boss. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: three.one.zero iTrader: (1)	Both work nicely on Glacier Silver. It's a very forgiving color for mods. Even if you mix and match.....BUT - Unless your car is a dark color, I don't recommend blacking out the side mirrors. It narrows the car from the front. Silver/Cerium mirrors make the car wider. As it is, without spacers, whenever I see an X3 in my rear view, it looks really narrow cause the stock offset is really noticeable. My 15mm spacers all around made a HUGE difference. Here's my thread on it if you're interested: https://x3.xbimmers.com/forums/showt...ighlight=sroc3 __________________ 2019 X3 xDrive30i Glacier Silver \| Cognac w/ Fine Cove \| MSport \| Premium \| Dynamic Handling PKG \| Drive Assist \| HK w/ Bavsound Upgrade \|
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meanmina Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Looks great!
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07-21-2019, 08:43 AM	#16
335i nthehouse Captain 273 Rep 915 Posts Drives: F30 335i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Devon iTrader: (0)	You don't need to swap the gloss black bits over yourself - it is a nil cost option available on order - in fact I think the new builds with id7 etc have this as standard EDIt: I should have said standard with Msport plus pack
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kingmonkeyjr Lieutenant 455 Rep 477 Posts Drives: X3M40i, GLC63, E63s, Trackhawk Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	Car looks great with either black or silver accents. Lowered with spacers I'd take it with the silver bits. Very classy looking.
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07-22-2019, 10:41 AM	#18
gopirates New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: BMW X3M40i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	I have Glacier Silver and Chicagofan's comments are spot on. In my opinion I think the Cerium Gray contrast with Glacier Silver could be better. I did replace my kidney with a black grill from IND though none of the other bits yet. (After the fact, the wife did comment she liked the Cerium Gray as is) In a perfect world, I would have liked to have seen a Black Optics package like on the Audis where the kidneys, boomerangs, side vents, mirror caps and rear badging would all be black. To me that does make the white and silver colored cars pop more so. Call me an X3M poser, though I think that this makes the most sense for my color palette.
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