Donington: TRANSFORMED (pics)

M5titan · 05-26-2018, 12:44 PM

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I wanted a more aggressive look. This is the result after satin/matte PPF, tints, vinyl and 2 layers ceramic pro. In person it is an industrial/aluminum type look. The finish really highlights the lines on the car, many of which were not apparent in its previous form. It makes the car really unique versus glossy finishes. Enjoy!

Ex_Stig · 05-26-2018, 12:51 PM

Not a fan of the black corner reflectors.

onfireX5 · 05-26-2018, 12:53 PM

Brings the CF roof into an integrated package. Well done.

M5titan · 05-26-2018, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by GNALUZU

Not a fan of the black corner reflectors.

I liked that honeycomb black replacement part, but since it wasn't available the reflectors (front and rear) were tinted. There is also a modest tint on the taillights.

M5titan · 05-26-2018, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by onfireX5

Brings the CF roof into an integrated package. Well done.

Thanks! Yes the CF roof blends really well with the darker tints all around.

SpeedyDad · 05-26-2018, 01:16 PM

shellbmb · 05-26-2018, 01:52 PM

Well done sir!!

It kind of looks like the new frozen color we saw in those competition promo shots.

Seeing pictures like this makes me wonder if you want a matte look, is it better just to wrap a stock color rather than order a matte color from the factory.

///M ARMY · 05-26-2018, 02:24 PM

Looks good!

ilushka85 · 05-26-2018, 02:52 PM

Door handle insets should have been car color not black.

Pazzo009 · 05-26-2018, 02:54 PM

Looks great...I agree with the other guy though about the reflectors. Cant you get the Donington ones from IND and wrap them so they match the rest of the car? I think it make it flow better than how its broken up now.

Anyway, it looks beautiful, enjoy

DallasLife345M · 05-26-2018, 03:20 PM

I like it, looks very sporty vs. the original look which is more classy.

M5titan · 05-26-2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by shellbmb

Well done sir!!

It kind of looks like the new frozen color we saw in those competition promo shots.

Seeing pictures like this makes me wonder if you want a matte look, is it better just to wrap a stock color rather than order a matte color from the factory.

Thanks! I definitely agree re wrap vs paint. Keep in mind this is paint protection film wrap, which adds functionality that is absent from matte colored vinyl wraps. Also, this is infinitely easier to maintain than matte paint.

Jez_zza · 05-26-2018, 03:56 PM

Looks amazing !

M5titan · 05-26-2018, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ilushka85

Door handle insets should have been car color not black.

I liked that idea also but my custom guy felt strongly about the gloss black vinyl to match the window trim...also not sure he had a good color match with the rest of the car. In the end, once enough ✋ ✋ have worn on the gloss black handles, I can remove it and try body color.

M5titan · 05-26-2018, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pazzo009

Looks great...I agree with the other guy though about the reflectors. Cant you get the Donington ones from IND and wrap them so they match the rest of the car? I think it make it flow better than how its broken up now.

Anyway, it looks beautiful, enjoy

Yes definitely could have wrapped the DG color pieces to match. However I like the idea of some small contrasting accent pieces to break it up, rather than one big uniform color. Plus the tint on these pieces cost next to nothing. Either way it looks a lot better than the unsightly orange reflector up front.

Do you know if the IND part still retains reflector function? The way I have done it, these still reflect, which could come in handy.

M5titan · 05-26-2018, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by DallasLife345M

I like it, looks very sporty vs. the original look which is more classy.

While I understand those who want the wolf in sheep's clothing, dual character, etc... my goal here was to have the exterior match the aggressive nature (to say the least) of what's under the hood!

shellbmb · 05-26-2018, 05:36 PM

Which PPF did you end up going with? Xpel? Suntek?

ImGoingPlaces · 05-26-2018, 05:40 PM

incredible, the black reflector is bothering me too but the color itself came out amazing , so sporty

M5titan · 05-26-2018, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by shellbmb

Which PPF did you end up going with? Xpel? Suntek?

Originally wanted Xpel stealth but ended up going with Llumar matte PPF. It has more clarity than Xpel and I wanted to avoid that hazy finish which a lot of matte cars have. This looks more like satin/aluminum without any haze.

Greer · 05-26-2018, 06:45 PM

Looks a lot like Frozen Dark Silver.

2015F80 · 05-26-2018, 09:24 PM

Hot ride for shure.
Got a top view of the car to see better contrast of cabon roof?

uniqueMR · 05-26-2018, 10:27 PM

AMAZING

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