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      05-17-2024, 03:26 PM   #45
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I’ve had FDG for 2.5 years now.
It’s well worth it, zero swirl marks and always commented on out on the road (yesterday someone started talking to me at the supermarket because he loved the finish)
I don’t have PPF as I want to enjoy the paint for me, not the next owner.
Just what I needed to read! Thanks, Man
I placed my FDG order this morning, hopefully my dealer can find a modifiable build
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      05-17-2024, 03:38 PM   #46
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Just what I needed to read! Thanks, Man
I placed my FDG order this morning, hopefully my dealer can find a modifiable build
NP.
These 2 pics show how it’s able to go from looking frozen black to an almost bronze colour.
Love it.
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      05-17-2024, 03:45 PM   #47
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This pic shows how it has purple hues in it.
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      05-17-2024, 04:05 PM   #48
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How’s the paint holding up, did you PPF?
I’m considering FDG too but don’t plan to PPF
It’s been great! A lot more durable than I expected. There’s been a ton of construction around the city lately and Ive had to drive through roads with gravel and debri on my routes. Surprisingly No rock chips or scrapes anywhere. I also make an effort to park away from humans because they don’t care about your car like you do. Yet somehow people still find ways to get next to you. I had 3 incidents where someone parked next to me and swung their door open and it hit my car. I was in the car for all but 1. Got out and checked the paint, not even one sign of a scrape. The last one though, I was parked at work and found a tiny dent in my rear side door (I know who it was). Still no paint damage but the dent is there. $200 paintless dent repair at a local shop. I take care of my ride as best as I can. I enjoy Washing it every weekend when it’s not raining. And Even though dirt can collect on it quickly, the Paints texture hides it well. You can’t really tell it’s dirty unless you swipe it away. Overall, I’m impressed.

No PPF either. BMW did an amazing job with this one. Congrats on your purchase btw! You’re going to love it
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NP.
These 2 pics show how it’s able to go from looking frozen black to an almost bronze colour.
Love it.
Thanks again…I remember your car from my G82 days
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It’s been great! A lot more durable than I expected. There’s been a ton of construction around the city lately and Ive had to drive through roads with gravel and debri on my routes. Surprisingly No rock chips or scrapes anywhere. I also make an effort to park away from humans because they don’t care about your car like you do. Yet somehow people still find ways to get next to you. I had 3 incidents where someone parked next to me and swung their door open and it hit my car. I was in the car for all but 1. Got out and checked the paint, not even one sign of a scrape. The last one though, I was parked at work and found a tiny dent in my rear side door (I know who it was). Still no paint damage but the dent is there. $200 paintless dent repair at a local shop. I take care of my ride as best as I can. I enjoy Washing it every weekend when it’s not raining. And Even though dirt can collect on it quickly, the Paints texture hides it well. You can’t really tell it’s dirty unless you swipe it away. Overall, I’m impressed.

No PPF either. BMW did an amazing job with this one. Congrats on your purchase btw! You’re going to love it
Thanks for sharing!
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