Anyone got Mineral White?

MikeVictor · 01-20-2013, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by shabadoo25

I've seen them both. It's a waste.

You're my hero.

loosenit2 · 01-20-2013, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jtuds

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I have mineral white metallic and it looks great. Under bright sun it looks like alpine white, it is under lower light conditions like dusk and night that the depth of the metallic coat really shine. Perhaps one bad thing, like all multi-coat paints it is hard to color match if you have to do chip repairs etc. if you can live with that it looks great.

Any chance you have the black mirror caps? I'd love to see how that looks.

Sorry, no. I have a luxury so matching mirror caps.

JoeyO · 01-20-2013, 03:10 PM

How well does BMW's mineral white age over time?

What I mean is Audi's Pearlescent White looked terrific when brand new, but it seemed to acquire a very ugly yellowish tint over the years. See a ten year old Audi pearlescent white car and you'll see what I mean. Metallic white was popular on Infiniti's a few years ago, and they too experienced yellowing.

Does BMW's paint do the same? Or perhaps there isn't enough history to tell?

WonderWoman · 01-20-2013, 06:49 PM

Mineral white is definitely worth the extra bucks over alpine. There's a thread (I think in Canada under regional forums) of people with mineral white posting pictures. Check it out, and I'm sure you'll be hooked

shabadoo25 · 01-20-2013, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by WonderWoman

Mineral white is definitely worth the extra bucks over alpine. There's a thread (I think in Canada under regional forums) of people with mineral white posting pictures. Check it out, and I'm sure you'll be hooked

I've yet to see a Interwebz pic where you can see any difference.

WonderWoman · 01-21-2013, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by shabadoo25

I've yet to see a Interwebz pic where you can see any difference.

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=677157

Look at how in both daylight and night time, you can see an iridescence to the white. Alpine is very flat and stark, mineral white's finish gives it more depth.

shabadoo25 · 01-21-2013, 05:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WonderWoman

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=677157

Look at how in both daylight and night time, you can see an iridescence to the white. Alpine is very flat and stark, mineral white's finish gives it more depth.

Yep. Still can't see the diff.

MikeVictor · 01-21-2013, 02:02 PM

No point trying to convince him, he's either blinkered or the poor guy has eye trouble - he's probably just born that way.

WonderWoman · 01-22-2013, 12:48 AM

Lol that's ok, everyone has their preference.

Uiop · 01-23-2013, 10:45 AM

Isn't alpine the matte white?

eric@helix · 01-23-2013, 11:15 AM

Because of a dealer error, I got mineral white instead of alpine. It cost me more, but when I saw it, it was worth it. We'll see how it ages, but for now, I'm delighted.

Sephanite · 01-24-2013, 02:57 AM

I have Mineral White and it is the nicer white. I still dont understand why we have to pay extra for metallic paint though. My partner has a Suzuki Swift with pearl white, comfort access, bluetooth connectivity with album art, alcantara seats, stiffer suspension, parking sensors, rear view camera for $10k.

shabadoo25 · 01-24-2013, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Sephanite

I have Mineral White and it is the nicer white. I still dont understand why we have to pay extra for metallic paint though. My partner has a Suzuki Swift with pearl white, comfort access, bluetooth connectivity with album art, alcantara seats, stiffer suspension, parking sensors, rear view camera for $10k.

BMW shafts you on options pricing.

jtuds · 01-24-2013, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by shabadoo25

Yep. Still can't see the diff.

I can tell the difference. The Mineral looks a bit more silvery in some light but also can almost have the appearance of like a frozen white at times. ALpine which is just white and doesnt have the metallic sparkles in the paint the way the metallics do.

One thing I was told by a detailing guy at the local BMW dealership is that metallic paints reflect more light up through the clear coat, which can cause swirl marks to show up more.

MikeVictor · 01-24-2013, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sephanite

I have Mineral White and it is the nicer white. I still dont understand why we have to pay extra for metallic paint though. My partner has a Suzuki Swift with pearl white, comfort access, bluetooth connectivity with album art, alcantara seats, stiffer suspension, parking sensors, rear view camera for $10k.

I agree on all points.

Get ready for the posts from 'Murcans that don't understand pricing differences around the world...

shabadoo25 · 01-24-2013, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jtuds

I can tell the difference. The Mineral looks a bit more silvery in some light but also can almost have the appearance of like a frozen white at times. ALpine which is just white and doesnt have the metallic sparkles in the paint the way the metallics do.

One thing I was told by a detailing guy at the local BMW dealership is that metallic paints reflect more light up through the clear coat, which can cause swirl marks to show up more.

I said I couldn't tell the diff on interwebz pics, not in real life.

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JoeyO Captain 208 Rep 814 Posts Drives: silver car Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	How well does BMW's mineral white age over time? What I mean is Audi's Pearlescent White looked terrific when brand new, but it seemed to acquire a very ugly yellowish tint over the years. See a ten year old Audi pearlescent white car and you'll see what I mean. Metallic white was popular on Infiniti's a few years ago, and they too experienced yellowing. Does BMW's paint do the same? Or perhaps there isn't enough history to tell?
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WonderWoman New Member 4 Rep 26 Posts Drives: BMW 328XI MW F3O Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Mineral white is definitely worth the extra bucks over alpine. There's a thread (I think in Canada under regional forums) of people with mineral white posting pictures. Check it out, and I'm sure you'll be hooked
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MikeVictor Brigadier General 210 Rep 3,288 Posts Drives: anything given a chance Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: .au iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 Mazda ND MX-5 [10.00]	No point trying to convince him, he's either blinkered or the poor guy has eye trouble - he's probably just born that way.
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eric@helix 208 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 01 M Coupe, 08 135i, '12 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0)	Because of a dealer error, I got mineral white instead of alpine. It cost me more, but when I saw it, it was worth it. We'll see how it ages, but for now, I'm delighted.
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Sephanite Captain 57 Rep 603 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	I have Mineral White and it is the nicer white. I still dont understand why we have to pay extra for metallic paint though. My partner has a Suzuki Swift with pearl white, comfort access, bluetooth connectivity with album art, alcantara seats, stiffer suspension, parking sensors, rear view camera for $10k.
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