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      05-18-2018, 10:04 PM   #1
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black sapphire metallic - hazy

OK, all you Bimmer owners out there who bought one with the black sapphire metallic paint:

I seem to be seeing a slight hazy film on the whole car in spite of my cleaning with Meguiars anti-swirl cleaner and waxing. Is it just the paint itself? Perhaps, I am wrong expecting it to be like the Jet Black paint. I don't know ... it just looks like a low contrast black.

Is this your experience?
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My Black Sapphire is so glossy it looks wet. I use Mckees 37 products.
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      06-09-2018, 09:37 PM   #3
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Glossiness is there too in mine, too.
It’s just not a high contrast black ... it seems like a lighter shade of black.
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      06-17-2018, 12:27 PM   #4
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I thought the finish was supposed to have that pearl effect, same w/ the Mineral White.
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I thought this link was helpful

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224876


Black sapphire metallic is a classy color one of the best.
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The paint may need a polish, strip down/clay bar etc. Do mine twice per year to keep it shiny. I find the metallic pearl effect hides a lot of imperfections that "Jet Black" etc tend to expose. I'm very happy with BSM and it will be my paint of choice for my next BMW as well, if available.

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sounds like you need a paint correction. Or at least like others have stated, start with a wash that removes and strips all wax and sealers. Get the clay mitt or bar out and do the whole car, than you need a nice wax/sealer/nano coat. Find a local hand wash place if you don't want to do it. Should be like $100 - 150.00 for a mini detail.
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      07-21-2018, 05:05 PM   #8
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I'll try cleaning it and go through the whole with clay block.
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      07-21-2018, 06:13 PM   #9
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A polish will help remove the haziness. Helps if you shine a bright light source at the paint and inspect it for defects, I.e. if it's hologramming or micro swirls.
As for the claybar I would only use if you feel dirt/contaminants embedded into the paint. I.e. if you run your hands over clean paint and feel bumps. Personally I use claybar as little as possible as I find they mar the soft paint on my other car, and i need to polish after the claybar to restore the paint surface.
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[QUOTE=Dylan86;23349121]The paint may need a polish, strip down/clay bar etc. Do mine twice per year to keep it shiny. I find the metallic pearl effect hides a lot of imperfections that "Jet Black" etc tend to expose. I'm very happy with BSM and it will be my paint of choice for my next BMW as well, if available.

That paint looks great!

+1 on paint needing a wash/clay/polish
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[QUOTE=Speedwell-Industries;23492462]
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The paint may need a polish, strip down/clay bar etc. Do mine twice per year to keep it shiny. I find the metallic pearl effect hides a lot of imperfections that "Jet Black" etc tend to expose. I'm very happy with BSM and it will be my paint of choice for my next BMW as well, if available.

That paint looks great!

+1 on paint needing a wash/clay/polish
Detailed the car before heading to a backyard BBQ, it's glossy as can be (no haze), polished two weeks ago

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Detailed the car before heading to a backyard BBQ, it's glossy as can be (no haze), polished two weeks ago

What a head turner! Great job, that looks incredible!
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What a head turner! Great job, that looks incredible!
It's no YMB F80, but it does get a bit of attention as the masses here drive 4x4's and Subaru's lol
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It’s beautiful shine and mine does that, too.

The issue I have is shown in your image: examine the upper part of your front left fender.
It’s not exactly black — it’s more dark gray.
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It’s beautiful shine and mine does that, too.

The issue I have is shown in your image: examine the upper part of your front left fender.
It’s not exactly black — it’s more dark gray.
I think it's just the way the light and photo capture the metallic flake. In direct sun, the car sometimes looks a bit grey, but only from the metallic effect. In overcast lighting its solid with no grey tinge.. About the only thing I can think of..

You can also see it on the top of the hood a bit, the metallic effect...
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Here's an overcast shot, looks jet black. Sorry not trying to whore out my car, just want to give you more perspectives lol

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I'll try cleaning it and go through the whole with clay block.
Can you post photos? It's hard to diagnose the issue without them.

Clay barring is not always the solution. You only want to clay if you have to as it is an abrasive.
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Can you post photos? It's hard to diagnose the issue without them.

Clay barring is not always the solution. You only want to clay if you have to as it is an abrasive.
Yes, I can do that ... and I'm the OP ...


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Just wanted to chime in as well. Also black sapphire here, mine is as well glossy af.
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