[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Bmw Fan M240i

Just seen you have Valencia with oyster

I’ve had cream/light leather in all my Bmw’s - E36 320i, E38 740i, E46 330 ci and E31 840ci, I’m a great fan of the light and dark contrast, although this new leather looks more susceptible to wear and stain easier, is it hard wearing?

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[Bmw Fan M240i]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

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Looks pretty clean, do you treat it or clean it regularly? I’ve got some decent leather wipes to keep one top of any marks etc as soon as I see them.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Bmw Fan M240i

Looks pretty clean, do you treat it or clean it regularly? I’ve got some decent leather wipes to keep one top of any marks etc as soon as I see them.

Monthly or so wipes with those pre-packaged leather wipes used for furniture, and then application of Leather Master Leather Barrier, a liquid product. I never wear denim/blue jeans in this car and when I sit down (there was another thread on this recently), my natural landing movement places my butt in the seat and does not drag across the raised bolster surface.

[Bmw Fan M240i]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

Monthly or so wipes with those pre-packaged leather wipes used for furniture, and then application of Leather Master Leather Barrier, a liquid product. I never wear denim/blue jeans in this car and when I sit down (there was another thread on this recently), my natural landing movement places my butt in the seat and does not drag across the raised bolster surface.

I’m getting car ceramic coated in 2 weeks (Gyeon Q2 MOHs and Gyeon Q2 Durabead) which includes leather sealant so it will be interesting to see how that stands up.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Bmw Fan M240i

I’m getting car ceramic coated in 2 weeks (Gyeon Q2 MOHs and Gyeon Q2 Durabead) which includes leather sealant so it will be interesting to see how that stands up.

Not familiar with those exterior coatings. Here, I've done Opticoat and covered the front with clear film - Xpel. As for the leather, whatever they apply will wear off with the friction of seating. The Leather Master product has apparently done a great job creating a dirt barrier. I would humbly suggest doing something like that anyway on a maintenance basis.

[Rayscott]

Awesome color and interior. No need to feel anything but joy for such a brave choice. I was torn between it and Estoril. Got the Estoril. Good Luck.

[stevenvillatoro]

Originally Posted by Rayscott

I was torn between it and Estoril. Got the Estoril. Good Luck.

That was my same dilemma, and I made the same choice as you.

It's rare when I can't make a clear-cut choice, but even now I'm as torn between Estoril and Sunset as when I started shopping. Should've bought one of each.

[AndyX5d]

I really wanted this color, but just couldn't wait for the 18's to come out. Damn sexy.

[shundel]

Nice build choice with the bonus of the moonroof delete! I've only seen this orange in person at night but I can only imagine how good it must look during the day with the sunlight bouncing off of it.

[Bmw Fan M240i]

Originally Posted by Rayscott

Awesome color and interior. No need to feel anything but joy for such a brave choice. I was torn between it and Estoril. Got the Estoril. Good Luck.

Yeah. The problem with sunset is you would have probably never got to see one in person before you ordered as it’s so rare, and dealers never really order it in that colour for their stock, even though their brouchure has the orange 2 series on the front and even the owners manual
I was just lucky to see it at a dealer. I think it looks better on the some cars, I don’t think it would look the same on a 1series.
I would have gone for estoril had sunset not been available. Although that colour is quite common now, not like when it was an “individual” colour choice, but still a lovely colour and I think that really suits the 1 series too, I’ve got a mate who wants an M140i and is torn between black and estoril.

[Bmw Fan M240i]

Originally Posted by shundel

Nice build choice with the bonus of the moonroof delete! I've only seen this orange in person at night but I can only imagine how good it must look during the day with the sunlight bouncing off of it.

Thanks, I’m not sure why Bmw would have a sunroof as standard and have an option to delete, seems a stupid idea. I’d be annoyed if I choose delete and they never deleted it. I’d get them to rebuild
I cant wait till the summer now to really show it off. I’ll say it again. The colour is amazing

[bimmerfile]

I like the color, but dunno about the silver/grey side mirrors with that body color.
Too bad they don't offer color options for the side mirrors..
Body color or black may suit it better?

[Bmw Fan M240i]

Originally Posted by shundel

Nice build choice with the bonus of the moonroof delete! I've only seen this orange in person at night but I can only imagine how good it must look during the day with the sunlight bouncing off of it.

Just seen your “night drive” video on YouTube with the sunset orange “SHOULD HAVE WAITED”

[Bmw Fan M240i]

Originally Posted by bimmerfile

I like the color, but dunno about the silver/grey side mirrors with that body color.
Too bad they don't offer color options for the side mirrors..
Body color or black may suit it better?

I dont think they are that bad, although I have thought about carbon fibre, I think orange would be too much.

[jdgamble]

Great combo. Looks like a keeper.

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Bmw Fan M240i

I dont think they are that bad, although I have thought about carbon fibre, I think orange would be too much.

Have we found the edge of bravery?

[bimmer_girl89]

Congratulations, nice looking car you got there! I'm picking up mine tonight but it's going straight to the shop to get some exterior mods before I drive it out!

[Bmw Fan M240i]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

Have we found the edge of bravery?

Ha ha, those were standard on yours weren’t they?
I think the grey breaks it up a bit. I guess you don’t know until you try.

[Bmw Fan M240i]

Originally Posted by bimmer_girl89

Congratulations, nice looking car you got there! I'm picking up mine tonight but it's going straight to the shop to get some exterior mods before I drive it out!

Thanks! What combo did you go for?
Only mods I think I may do are black grills and possible carbon fibre exhaust tips and mirrors, although I’m in no rush, getting it ceramic coated in 2 weeks, apparently will look even better then

[Sportstick]

Originally Posted by Bmw Fan M240i

Ha ha, those were standard on yours weren’t they?
I think the grey breaks it up a bit. I guess you don’t know until you try.

No...they were gloss black from the factory. I had the dealer do the mirror caps and blue MSport brake calipers before delivery, so this was what I saw when I walked in the showroom for delivery day. In other words, I added this much more Orange on purpose!

[Bmw Fan M240i]

Originally Posted by Sportstick

No...they were gloss black from the factory. I had the dealer do the mirror caps and blue MSport brake calipers before delivery, so this was what I saw when I walked in the showroom for delivery day. In other words, I added this much more Orange on purpose!

Ha ha! Ok, you win on the bravery front, I hadnt noticed the orange calipers.
Well they have the Hex trim with estoril finisher. You could always see if they can do an orange version

[bimmer_girl89]

[QUOTE=Bmw Fan M240i;22458139]Thanks! What combo did you go for?
Only mods I think I may do are black grills and possible carbon fibre exhaust tips and mirrors, although I’m in no rush, getting it ceramic coated in 2 weeks, apparently will look even better then [/QUOT

Mine is a 230i xDrive - almost same specs as yours but mine is alphine white with black interior and m sport body kit.

I'm installing xpel before I drive it out. Also doing the tint and wrapping the roof in gloss black! I will take the keys tonight and sign papers but dealership is keeping it for another week to do all the work I requested.