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GordonGecko · 05-13-2011, 02:36 PM

The xiracylic paints have flecs of glass in them. Graphite 1 had this glass in the paint to make it extra shiny. Only made in 1 factory in the USA and 1 in Japan. Following the earthquake in Japan there is a supply shortage. Graphite 2 not as shiny.

05-13-2011, 02:36 PM	#4
GordonGecko Enlisted Member 0 Rep 37 Posts Drives: BMW 530i SE Auto (E39) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Amsterdam iTrader: (0)	The xiracylic paints have flecs of glass in them. Graphite 1 had this glass in the paint to make it extra shiny. Only made in 1 factory in the USA and 1 in Japan. Following the earthquake in Japan there is a supply shortage. Graphite 2 not as shiny.
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