F30POST
F30POST
2012-2015 BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW 3-Series and 4-Series Forum (F30 / F32) | F30POST > 2012-2019 BMW 3 and 4-Series Forums > Photo, Video, Media Gallery, Journals > Thoughts on Snapper Rocks blue 4 Gran coupe
Studio RSR
View Poll Results: Which color would you choose?
Carbon black 14 41.18%
Snapper Rocks blue 20 58.82%
Voters: 34. You may not vote on this poll

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      01-20-2017, 12:57 AM   #1
Dawko
Captain
Belgium
191
Rep
881
Posts

Drives: :
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BE

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
  [0.00]
Thoughts on Snapper Rocks blue 4 Gran coupe

It's been several months deciding whether to order a 3 touring or a 4 gran coupe. Initially I was set on a 3 touring and everything was awaiting final go for the order. Configured with everything I needed (not fully loaded) in San Marino blue and Saddle brown leather.

Now the 4 Gran coupe LCI was introduced, interests have changed. This and the extra conditions with our Brussels Autoshow reductions made this an easy choice. Now for the difficult part..

I was set on going for a Carbon black GC with saddle brown leather, but the new Snapper Rocks blue is giving me a hard time to decide between these 2 colors. Given that I'm closing to my 30th anniversary next year, my wife thinks this is no longer something for an adult with 2 kids.
She also thinks this a more feminine color, but having seen multiple X6M's and X5M's with LLB/Aragong combo this is a great option!
The Carbon black is the safer, classy choice but the blue is more vivid and not 'black/grey' car n° 1000 on the parking lot.

What are your thoughts on this new color? Here are also 2 pictures of how I'd spec the cars.
Attached Images
    

Last edited by Dawko; 01-20-2017 at 01:08 AM..
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2017, 08:26 AM   #2
Slickz
Second Lieutenant
United_States
117
Rep
255
Posts

Drives: 2020 F82 M4
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Chicago, IL

iTrader: (0)

The computerized images really won't do the true hues of the paint justice. Especially because your monitor lights the images from behind there can be quite a bit of distortion. I would really recommend (and what I would do myself) is waiting until there are abundant samples of this paint color or models you can view in person before making such an important decision.
__________________
2011 X5 xDrive 50i - retired
2016 340i xDrive - retired
2020 M4 Coupe
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2017, 09:42 AM   #3
cfm56d7b
Lieutenant General
United_States
5849
Rep
10,229
Posts

Drives: 2017 440i Gran Coupe & 2015 X5
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Orange County, CA

iTrader: (2)

San Marino Blue was available as a special order car for the previous 3 series touring model? You are very fortunate - it's not available in the US. I think San Marino Blue - if available on the 4 series vehicle you are now interested in - is a better color. My local BMW dealer had M6 coupe in San Marino Blue. It was stunning.
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2017, 11:31 AM   #4
motorwerkeman
Private First Class
160
Rep
134
Posts

Drives: 2012 328i
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Canada

iTrader: (0)

My vote is for Carbon Black. I love how you can only see the blue hues in certain lighting conditions, and feel the contrast with your chosen interior works very well.
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2017, 02:11 PM   #5
DrifterX
Major
DrifterX's Avatar
Canada
514
Rep
1,055
Posts

Drives: 2016 340i M Sport 6MT+RWD
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Toronto, Ontario

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
The blue will show the lines/curves of the GC whereas the black won't. Simple choice if you ask me... why would you want a GC otherwise?

Snapper Rocks looks lovely; would get it over EBII if I had the choice over a year ago.
__________________
2016 Estoril Blue II 340i M Sport | ///MPPSK | 6MT | RWD | Fully Loaded
BM3 Stage 2+ 93 | B58TU HPFP | VRSF v2 Catted Downpipe | 550i Clutch
Appreciate 0
      01-20-2017, 11:41 PM   #6
goj
Brigadier General
goj's Avatar
United_States
2252
Rep
3,622
Posts

Drives: 2016 EBII 340i 6-MT
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Bay Area, CA

iTrader: (0)

I'm not liking this new blue. But I'll make a final judgement when I see it in person
__________________
BMW CCA Member #516012
2016 340i, Estoril Blue, Manual Transmission, MPE, MPBBK, HRE FF04
Instagram: @brandons340i
Appreciate 0
      01-21-2017, 03:17 AM   #7
Tommy_hf
First Lieutenant
Netherlands
70
Rep
327
Posts

Drives: F36 CQ M, Z4 E85 3.0iS MSL SC
Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Netherlands

iTrader: (0)

You might want to look into Imperial blue Xirallic, not metallic, as it also has the extra color changing effects with light like tanzanite. Carbonschwarz is very nice, it's never wrong, but it does hide the contours of the car. I changed my order from carbonschwarz to champagner quarz, lighter colors do compliment the body lines of the F36. Not sure on the snapper rocks though, somehow the F36 looks better with traditional or luxury looking colors, instead of overly sporty ones. I never liked the turquoise hyundai excels either ;-)
Appreciate 0
      01-21-2017, 08:08 PM   #8
alohasurftoad
Brigadier General
3008
Rep
4,259
Posts

Drives: 440i gran coupe w/mppsk
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: hawaii

iTrader: (0)

not sure what colors are available in BE

in general, blacks and dark colors are difficult to upkeep. blacks and dark colors show scratches, swirls and dirt and get very hot in the sun. you will need a lot of time and resources to keep it looking nice and clean.

for the blacks, i'd rather have Jet Black (1st), Black Sapphire Metallic (2nd), Carbon (3rd)

i don't care for the turquoise/aqua in the snapper rocks blue. estoril blue II is much nicer. my opinion is biased since that is what i have, though ^^

any other choices you're considering?
Appreciate 0
      01-22-2017, 04:42 AM   #9
ATLBlue
Car OCD
ATLBlue's Avatar
No_Country
263
Rep
595
Posts

Drives: 2017 EBII F36 430d M Sport
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Belgium, USA... behind the wheel

iTrader: (0)

I also live in BE and went for EBII vs a dark/neutral color without hesitation (well, my previous F30 was EBII is the US too...). Streets are full of dark color bimmers, make a statement and order the Snapper Rocks Blue. If you are a petrolhead, you like your car to stand out of the crowd and want something with a sporty look, this is the obvious choice.

BTW, I am 47 with 4 kids and my choice of color was not the result of a mid-life crisis Tell your wife you can still get a black car when you retire
__________________
2017 BMW F36 430D M Sport Estoril Blue, 2002 E46 M3 Imola Red & 2006 Porsche Cayman S Artic Silver
More about my ride @ ATLBlue's 2014 F30 Journal. Instagram Inline6_ATL
Appreciate 0
      01-22-2017, 11:53 AM   #10
carlr
Private First Class
carlr's Avatar
99
Rep
186
Posts

Drives: 2022 G22 M440i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sweden

iTrader: (0)

CB.... but then again I'm partial..
Appreciate 0
      01-22-2017, 02:30 PM   #11
Dawko
Captain
Belgium
191
Rep
881
Posts

Drives: :
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BE

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
  [0.00]
Thanks for the reactions everyone. These are the only options suitable to have without spending the extra €/$ on a special request. I'd rather have a little more enjoyable, useful options than downgrading to a lower engine model to compensate for individual colors (which was the case for the SMB touring).

CB is the only decent color to my taste in the available palette, but keeping it constantly clean would be a pita. I don't have (rather make) enough time to clean it more than once a week.. And it's only in clean shape that it has all it's beauty.

Quote:
Originally Posted by carlr View Post
CB.... but then again I'm partial..
Yours was the one that seduced me to CB/SB thanks for that..


I have ordered a paint sample to examen closer this new blue, be it a scratch lacquer 'stift'. If it's anything close/similar to LBB, I'm sold.
Appreciate 0
      01-23-2017, 02:10 AM   #12
carlr
Private First Class
carlr's Avatar
99
Rep
186
Posts

Drives: 2022 G22 M440i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by GregD View Post
Yours was the one that seduced me to CB/SB thanks for that..
Sorry dude
Appreciate 0
      01-23-2017, 09:41 AM   #13
madmonkey
Lieutenant
madmonkey's Avatar
200
Rep
536
Posts

Drives: 2013 335xi Alpine White
Join Date: May 2010
Location: GTA

iTrader: (3)

Garage List
My vote goes with Carbon Black. While I do like the blue colour, the problem I have is that I don't know if I could live with that blue everyday.

Black never goes out of fashion.
Appreciate 0
      01-23-2017, 10:24 AM   #14
roll_the_dice
Colonel
roll_the_dice's Avatar
504
Rep
2,981
Posts

Drives: 2013 BMW F30 EBII
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Upstate, NY

iTrader: (23)

Garage List
I voted Snapper Rocks Blue, but I always like bright blues and this one is unique since it has green in it. I like the fact that it is lighter and brighter than my EBII...Here is a pic for all those that haven't seen the color...stunning. You can always buy a black BMW, colors like this are few and far between. Stand out from the crowd.

__________________
Drives: 2011 Porsche 958, 1965 Chevy C10, 1988 Porsche 944 Sold:2010 e90 Montego Blue, 2013 F30 EBII, 2013 Tangerine Scream Ford Focus ST, 2006 Mini R50,2004 VW Touareg, 2012 Camaro Convertible, 2008 Porsche 911 Convertible, 2007 Corvette, 2004 BMW e64 convertible, 2000 Dodge Dakota, 1999 Ford F150, 1999 Porsche Boxster, 1999 Ferrari Modena, 1992 BMW e36, 1990 Nissan 240sx, 1979 Celica, 1974 Mustang II
My Build Thread
Appreciate 0
      01-23-2017, 11:43 AM   #15
carlr
Private First Class
carlr's Avatar
99
Rep
186
Posts

Drives: 2022 G22 M440i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by GregD View Post
CB is the only decent color to my taste in the available palette, but keeping it constantly clean would be a pita. I don't have (rather make) enough time to clean it more than once a week.. And it's only in clean shape that it has all it's beauty.
I forgot one thing. With CB (and I guess any factory paint) it definitely pays off to do a full paint correction / polish / sealant / wax procedure directly upon delivery. This done correctly with good quality products will give you a paint which is awesome _and_ easily maintained. I never wash more than maybe once a week, now during wintertime a lot less frequently than that but it is still beautiful most of the time to be honest, much thanks to the hydrophobic properties of the sealant and wax.

With that said - that Snapper Rocks is a kick ass color
Appreciate 0
      01-23-2017, 09:06 PM   #16
Speed-NYC
First Lieutenant
Speed-NYC's Avatar
United_States
137
Rep
324
Posts

Drives: 2018 440ix Gran Coupé
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Westchester County NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlr View Post
I forgot one thing. With CB (and I guess any factory paint) it definitely pays off to do a full paint correction / polish / sealant / wax procedure directly upon delivery. This done correctly with good quality products will give you a paint which is awesome _and_ easily maintained. I never wash more than maybe once a week, now during wintertime a lot less frequently than that but it is still beautiful most of the time to be honest, much thanks to the hydrophobic properties of the sealant and wax.

With that said - that Snapper Rocks is a kick ass color
Would really appreciate it if you list the products.

What about a euro delivery, there isnt a chance to treat the paint upon delivery, does that matter a lot?
Appreciate 0
      01-24-2017, 04:02 AM   #17
carlr
Private First Class
carlr's Avatar
99
Rep
186
Posts

Drives: 2022 G22 M440i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Speed-NYC View Post
Would really appreciate it if you list the products.
Alright, here it goes

This is the regimen I performed on my car upon delivery, not saying this is the best approach but it is tried and tested.

1. Wash the car thoroughly using Adams Strip Wash to ensure any polishes or wax or anything applied to the paint from factory comes out.

2. Use something like Iron Out to remove any contamination in the paint.

3. Use a clay bar and some detail spray and clay the entire car. A good example of detail spray is Adams Detail Spray

4. Use a Dual Action polisher or similar and a correction compound of choice to correct the paint and reduce/take out any swirls in the paint. I personally use Meguiars Ultimate Compound. If you are not comfortable with this step, rather skip it and hand it over to a professional detailer.

After these basic steps are carried out, I then followed up with the AMMO NYC regimen.

5. Apply AMMO Reflex Foundation Coat. This will be the base protective layer protecting the paint. I did two layers. Already now the paint will start to look really good.

6. I then followed up with AMMO Skin Defense Coat. This is the top layer protection and provides a very nice shine and depth to the paint.

7. Last step is applying AMMO Creme Reflective Paste which is a carnauba wax that really finishes off with an amazing shine and depth (concourse quality).

This may sound like a lot, but effectively you will now just maintain this over time. A couple of times per year you may need to reapply some of the AMMO Skin but other than that, just use AMMO Hydrate as a drying agent when you wash the car and then apply som Creme when you want to hit that extra shine.

I hope this helps
Appreciate 1
Speed-NYC137.00
      01-24-2017, 06:34 AM   #18
Speed-NYC
First Lieutenant
Speed-NYC's Avatar
United_States
137
Rep
324
Posts

Drives: 2018 440ix Gran Coupé
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Westchester County NY

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
wow that's a lot, I think I would feel more comfortable getting a professional do the first treatment and then just do the maintenance myself. Thanks for the list, I'll show it to a detailer to see if what they do compares.
__________________
Speed-NYC_________________________________________________
Current: 2018 BMW F36 440ix Gran Coupe AT, Tanzanite, 2002 BMW E46 M3 Coupe 6MT, Titanium Silver
Previous:1998 BMW E36 328i Coupe AT, Blue; 1996 BMW E36 323i MT, Orient Blue; 1992 BMW E36 318i MT, Slate Grey; 1973 Ford Cortina XL, Copper
Appreciate 0
      01-24-2017, 09:07 AM   #19
carlr
Private First Class
carlr's Avatar
99
Rep
186
Posts

Drives: 2022 G22 M440i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Speed-NYC View Post
wow that's a lot, I think I would feel more comfortable getting a professional do the first treatment and then just do the maintenance myself. Thanks for the list, I'll show it to a detailer to see if what they do compares.
Yeah I know it sounds like a lot. In reality about a long weekends worth of work. Get a professional detailer to do the initial paint correction and apply sealant and then you can simply maintain as you say.

Whatever you decide, it is well worth it to perform this!
Appreciate 0
      01-25-2017, 11:26 AM   #20
DrifterX
Major
DrifterX's Avatar
Canada
514
Rep
1,055
Posts

Drives: 2016 340i M Sport 6MT+RWD
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Toronto, Ontario

iTrader: (1)

Garage List
Quote:
Originally Posted by carlr View Post
Yeah I know it sounds like a lot. In reality about a long weekends worth of work. Get a professional detailer to do the initial paint correction and apply sealant and then you can simply maintain as you say.

Whatever you decide, it is well worth it to perform this!
I know this is off topic but I thought I'd ask since you seem like you know a bit about detailing. Why do you do wax over a ceramic coating like CQuartz/OptiCoat/etc.?
__________________
2016 Estoril Blue II 340i M Sport | ///MPPSK | 6MT | RWD | Fully Loaded
BM3 Stage 2+ 93 | B58TU HPFP | VRSF v2 Catted Downpipe | 550i Clutch
Appreciate 0
      01-25-2017, 01:10 PM   #21
carlr
Private First Class
carlr's Avatar
99
Rep
186
Posts

Drives: 2022 G22 M440i
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sweden

iTrader: (0)

Hi,

Only for the final finish. Ceramic coatings or sealants just doesn't provide the same depth and shine. Some of the ceramic coatings also has a tendency to look "synthetic".

Now this is only my opinion and I have not used CQuarts or OptiCoat either or applied wax to them. In my case I use products that complements each other well and are part of a regimen. Make sure that you only combine products that complements each other well, always check with the manufacturer.
Appreciate 0
      01-28-2017, 04:07 AM   #22
Dawko
Captain
Belgium
191
Rep
881
Posts

Drives: :
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: BE

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
  [0.00]
Time for an update. Went to the dealership earlier this week to try and finalise things. They had a sample of Snapper Rocks blue and it's very clear this will be my definitive choice!
Just as LBB it's very defficult to capture the color.
Attached Images
  
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:48 PM.




f30post
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST