[EyeBalz]

Originally Posted by 8262S

Thanks, good comparison between the Grey Black and the Dravit Grey. It highlights I think one thing that I am struggling with.

I am not a fan of the chalk battleship grey color of the Grey Black. I know it is a really popular type of color (the pastel look), but I have pretty plain tastes and want something I will not grow sick of.

I have seen a Dravit Grey G80 in person on several occasions and under different lighting. I really really like the Dravit Grey. But whenever the lighting shows that battleship grey (like the Grey Black), I would find myself looking for a different angle to get the darker olive, brown, and gold tones out of it. I like those undertones a lot better than the pastel (not sure if that is the right word?) grey.

I am debating whether I give up the "wow" of the Dravit Grey, and move to Gunmetal II. Perhaps I would be more happy long term with the Gunmetal II.

I think the description above of Gunmetal II seems consistent with what I saw in the video -- more grey/blue/white metallic flakes.

Argh, I'm conflicted and doubt that I will be able to see a Gunmetal II in person. I love grey BMW's, but it has to be the perfect grey. Some greys can just come alive, while others are drab and boring.

This is very difficult, because Dravit Grey is just an amazing color. Gunmetal II might be a "safer" choice for me, but since when it that any fun?

Have you considered Stratus Grey Metallic (440). I'm in the same boat as you. Dravit is my fall back choice, but Gunmetal II and Stratus are both interesting to me as well. My previous F85 was Donington Grey, and I always longed for a deeper grey without getting too dark. There is less available online on the Stratus grey.

[cashsmoney]

Originally Posted by EyeBalz

Have you considered Stratus Grey Metallic (440). I'm in the same boat as you. Dravit is my fall back choice, but Gunmetal II and Stratus are both interesting to me as well. My previous F85 was Donington Grey, and I always longed for a deeper grey without getting too dark. There is less available online on the Stratus grey.

I should be getting my gunmetal grey next month. Fingers crossed

[cashsmoney]

Here is the Gunmetal color. I will post more pictures in the next few days

[EyeBalz]

Well, is it what you expected?? Can't wait to see more pics.

[cashsmoney]

Originally Posted by EyeBalz

Well, is it what you expected?? Can't wait to see more pics.

Yeah it is. Looks like the video I have seen online with the X5 in Gunmetal. I just wanted a dark gray and the Davit color almost looks gold in the sun. I'm going to put a stealth PPF over the top, and hopefully get it close to the Frozen Gray color.

[8262S]

Originally Posted by cashsmoney

Here is the Gunmetal color. I will post more pictures in the next few days

Wow that looks great!

I elected to stick with DG, and my car just arrived at port so no turning back now!

[Vishal50028]

Originally Posted by cashsmoney

Here is the Gunmetal color. I will post more pictures in the next few days

man that took a while. i remember getting that dealer lead to you way back when

[cashsmoney]

Originally Posted by Vishal50028

man that took a while. i remember getting that dealer lead to you way back when

Yes, it did. I think the individual color pushed it back some. Did you get yours yet?

[Vishal50028]

Originally Posted by cashsmoney

Yes, it did. I think the individual color pushed it back some. Did you get yours yet?

Way back at end of March

[cashsmoney]

Originally Posted by Vishal50028

Way back at end of March

Wow that was fast!

[Bch53211]

Originally Posted by cashsmoney

Here is the Gunmetal color. I will post more pictures in the next few days

In this pic it looks similar to Mineral Grey

[Vishal50028]

Originally Posted by cashsmoney

Wow that was fast!

Yea less than 90 days from start to finish. More basic build and got lucky

[AlexanderG80M3]

Originally Posted by 8262S

Thanks, good comparison between the Grey Black and the Dravit Grey. It highlights I think one thing that I am struggling with.

I am not a fan of the chalk battleship grey color of the Grey Black. I know it is a really popular type of color (the pastel look), but I have pretty plain tastes and want something I will not grow sick of.

I have seen a Dravit Grey G80 in person on several occasions and under different lighting. I really really like the Dravit Grey. But whenever the lighting shows that battleship grey (like the Grey Black), I would find myself looking for a different angle to get the darker olive, brown, and gold tones out of it. I like those undertones a lot better than the pastel (not sure if that is the right word?) grey.

I am debating whether I give up the "wow" of the Dravit Grey, and move to Gunmetal II. Perhaps I would be more happy long term with the Gunmetal II.

I think the description above of Gunmetal II seems consistent with what I saw in the video -- more grey/blue/white metallic flakes.

Argh, I'm conflicted and doubt that I will be able to see a Gunmetal II in person. I love grey BMW's, but it has to be the perfect grey. Some greys can just come alive, while others are drab and boring.

This is very difficult, because Dravit Grey is just an amazing color. Gunmetal II might be a "safer" choice for me, but since when it that any fun?

8262S Great post, exactly my sentiments! I guess you spent nearly as much time as I did on the Individual Visualizer! As mentioned in the other post, I went for Dravit when the cost and delivery factors came into it. I've looked into getting it wrapped - the colour I really want to replicate is the Aston Martin "Xenon Grey" - I'm not sure if you've seen it in the flesh...

[8262S]

Originally Posted by AlexanderG80M3

8262S Great post, exactly my sentiments! I guess you spent nearly as much time as I did on the Individual Visualizer! As mentioned in the other post, I went for Dravit when the cost and delivery factors came into it. I've looked into getting it wrapped - the colour I really want to replicate is the Aston Martin "Xenon Grey" - I'm not sure if you've seen it in the flesh...

I spent a lot of time looking at videos and pictures on the internet.

In the end it was DG’s game to lose, simply because I wasn’t able to see a Gunmetal in person.

But based on Cashsmoney’s pics, Gunmetal is an amazing color.

Here is another consider I had rolling around the back of my head. My favorite interior color is Tartufo of these current interior choices. The DG undertones make it a perfect pairing with Tartufo. So DG and Tartufo are just a fantastic color combination, and I have seen the paring in person on a new BMW SUV.

If I chose Gunmetal, I likely would have had to go with a different interior color. Didn’t Cashsmoney go with the Silverstone interior? That would be a perfect combination, but I am not a huge fan of white or cream interiors. Perhaps I would have punted and gone with a black interior, which is pretty boring in the M3.

My wife has a Volvo XC90 with a cream white interior and it is beautiful and great with the exterior blue/purple, but I just wanted something different with the M3.

So interior color choice comes into play here too.

My DG over Tartufo M3 is built and at port, so this is all water under the bridge for me at this point! I am happy with the choice.

[AlexanderG80M3]

Originally Posted by 8262S

I spent a lot of time looking at videos and pictures on the internet.

In the end it was DG’s game to lose, simply because I wasn’t able to see a Gunmetal in person.

But based on Cashsmoney’s pics, Gunmetal is an amazing color.

Here is another consider I had rolling around the back of my head. My favorite interior color is Tartufo of these current interior choices. The DG undertones make it a perfect pairing with Tartufo. So DG and Tartufo are just a fantastic color combination, and I have seen the paring in person on a new BMW SUV.

If I chose Gunmetal, I likely would have had to go with a different interior color. Didn’t Cashsmoney go with the Silverstone interior? That would be a perfect combination, but I am not a huge fan of white or cream interiors. Perhaps I would have punted and gone with a black interior, which is pretty boring in the M3.

My wife has a Volvo XC90 with a cream white interior and it is beautiful and great with the exterior blue/purple, but I just wanted something different with the M3.

So interior color choice comes into play here too.

My DG over Tartufo M3 is built and at port, so this is all water under the bridge for me at this point! I am happy with the choice.

Thanks for this! I ended up going DG with black interior - boring I agree but I liked its simplicity in my F80. Mine is also at the port as of last Friday... no turning back! I also went for the black single color wheels - I'm not mad about the gloss finish - I've always preferred more of a matte.

Interestingly, I did look into a very dark green exterior with a Tartufo interior... decided it was a bit of a throwback to a bygone age in the end.

[8262S]

Originally Posted by AlexanderG80M3

Thanks for this! I ended up going DG with black interior - boring I agree but I liked its simplicity in my F80. Mine is also at the port as of last Friday... no turning back! I also went for the black single color wheels - I'm not mad about the gloss finish - I've always preferred more of a matte.

Interestingly, I did look into a very dark green exterior with a Tartufo interior... decided it was a bit of a throwback to a bygone age in the end.

Yeah sorry part of sharing opinions is I don’t want to make others feel bad about their choices. But we all have our own preferences, and that is was makes this process so fun. If I was a bit more adventurous I would have gotten Aventurine or a nice blue. Some people might call my choice of DG “boring” (and sometimes I fell like they might be right!).

My son has a black interior in his silver Benz. It’s pretty much the best choice with that color and so classic Benz.

I use to have a dark green car with tan interior. I loved it. I toyed with the idea of ordering the M3 in British Racing Green over Tartufo. If BRG were a metallic color I probably would have. That would be a gorgeous car.

My M3 is on the Donington, so no turning back now!

Last point on the black is I almost ordered it with my DG car. I was worried about Tartufo having too much of an orange tint to it. But after seeing a few Tartufo cars decided I could live with the saddle color.

In the end there is no perfect car. I would have preferred something that skewed more towards the tan side versus the saddle color of Tartufo.

[cashsmoney]

Originally Posted by 8262S

I spent a lot of time looking at videos and pictures on the internet.

In the end it was DG’s game to lose, simply because I wasn’t able to see a Gunmetal in person.

But based on Cashsmoney’s pics, Gunmetal is an amazing color.

Here is another consider I had rolling around the back of my head. My favorite interior color is Tartufo of these current interior choices. The DG undertones make it a perfect pairing with Tartufo. So DG and Tartufo are just a fantastic color combination, and I have seen the paring in person on a new BMW SUV.

If I chose Gunmetal, I likely would have had to go with a different interior color. Didn’t Cashsmoney go with the Silverstone interior? That would be a perfect combination, but I am not a huge fan of white or cream interiors. Perhaps I would have punted and gone with a black interior, which is pretty boring in the M3.

My wife has a Volvo XC90 with a cream white interior and it is beautiful and great with the exterior blue/purple, but I just wanted something different with the M3.

So interior color choice comes into play here too.

My DG over Tartufo M3 is built and at port, so this is all water under the bridge for me at this point! I am happy with the choice.

No my interior is just black.

[pwfoster]

Originally Posted by cashsmoney

Yeah it is. Looks like the video I have seen online with the X5 in Gunmetal. I just wanted a dark gray and the Davit color almost looks gold in the sun. I'm going to put a stealth PPF over the top, and hopefully get it close to the Frozen Gray color.

Did you ever do this? I just ordered an X5 M Comp in Gunmetal II and was planning doing the Stealth PPF to get close to the Frozen Deep grey that I wanted but was told not to get because of the upkeep of the paint.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

No I've never seen one. Theres also an individual color called grey black. Its like Dravit minus the flake. For me I love the flake. The first two pics are grey black. the 3rd n 4th are my dravit G80

Gray Black looks nothing like Dravit. Dravit is a metallic and has soooooo much color change. Gray Black is a non metallic medium gray. Nothing wrong with it, but it’s completely different to Dravit. It has none of the golds and olives Dravit does.

In some lights, Dravit does “wash out” and look very flat and pale and in that light it looks more Brooklyn than gray black.

[ROBERT1183]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

Gray Black looks nothing like Dravit. Dravit is a metallic and has soooooo much color change. Gray Black is a non metallic medium gray. Nothing wrong with it, but it’s completely different to Dravit. It has none of the golds and olives Dravit does.

In some lights, Dravit does “wash out” and look very flat and pale and in that light it looks more Brooklyn than gray black

That is true in sunlight. Dravit looks totally different out of the sun.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by ROBERT1183

That is true in sunlight. Dravit looks totally different out of the sun.

Different. But not like gray black. I’ve seen Dravit in all lights. It’s crazy how much it changes. I’ve been around gray black 911’s a lot. Never did I once look at Dravit and say “that reminds me of Gray Black”. If anything as I said I looks like mineral, Brooklyn or even Suzuka.

Truly a very cool color.

[cashsmoney]

Originally Posted by pwfoster

Did you ever do this? I just ordered an X5 M Comp in Gunmetal II and was planning doing the Stealth PPF to get close to the Frozen Deep grey that I wanted but was told not to get because of the upkeep of the paint.

I did.