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04-07-2011, 11:23 PM | #1 |
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Dark Graphite F10??
I am on the way to a 2011 535 M Sport .... picking up in few weeks. I wanted an M and they ( dealer) had a "dark graphite" ( is that the same as sophisto??) on the way so I said "yes". It looks like it hides dirt and dust more than black ( which I love) and looks clean when slighty dirty. It also looks slightly dirty when clean. So what do we love about this color? I think it will look great in M sport. Pics please ?
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04-08-2011, 01:33 AM | #2 |
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I have this color and its awesome!
I like how it's dark gray during the day when under the sun and its black when under the shade and at night. However, dirt and dust do tend to show faster when compared to silver/white exterior. I clean my car once every 2-3 weeks. |
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04-08-2011, 06:47 AM | #3 |
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The car does not look in any way dirty when clean. When clean you can see how much color there is in the paint besides gray.
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04-08-2011, 12:57 PM | #5 | |
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You can see tons of pics of the color at the official dark graphite photos thread - http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=329658 And here's the whole list of official F10 color photos - http://f10.5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=366814 Enjoy your F10!
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04-08-2011, 07:33 PM | #6 |
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Dark graphite metallic = Sophisto grau (grey). Forget about dirty or clean, go for this color. its awesome.
Last edited by bfv; 04-08-2011 at 07:49 PM.. |
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04-09-2011, 07:37 AM | #8 |
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Comments comparing the Dark Graphite with Carbon Black?
I'm considering a 550i M-Sport when the lease on my M3 ends later this year. I've had six black cars, so I understand about how they show dirt, but I love the look of it when clean. My M5 was Carbon Black. My M3 is Jerez Black, which is pretty much the same thing. I love the blue/black effect...didn't realize that Dark Graphite has similar properties in gray. So, any thoughts?
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04-09-2011, 10:11 AM | #9 |
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I was so awed by this color that I told myself, dirt showing or otherwise, this is my color!
It is simply stunning after a good wash although I must admit that she gets washed more often than my previous ride - an Olivin E60 530i. Water marks are definitely more prominent after a ride in the rain.
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http://************/flikr550ipics and a review from a couple months ago... http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...024&highlight= |
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04-10-2011, 05:38 PM | #12 |
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I have a Dark Graphic 5-series (for about 3 days). I like it -- definitely no complaints! -- but sort of wish it was just a bit more in the middle between black and silver. It's very dark...almost black.
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04-10-2011, 08:34 PM | #13 |
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I have a graphite 550 on order. I took my wife to the dealership this weekend so she could see the color, she thought it looked almost black. It was outside in the sun at the time.
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