My First M5 (Frozen with Ceramic Pro)

dnippard · 08-17-2018, 10:48 PM

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Loving this car, loving all the info from this forum.
Frozen Arctic Grey with a few IND additions, 2 coats of 9H and a full wheel and caliber treatment that is so easy to clean off the brake dust now. Looking forward to the break in service on Monday.

Things I've learnt from this forum.
IND-Distribution have been awesome.
Ceramic pro doesn't alter your frozen look. Seat Stickers aren't always removed from M5 seat badges - Thank-you
The CF roof covered in 9H and a layer of light makes it pop.

fromgta · 08-17-2018, 11:49 PM

Nice. Any pictures of post ceramic pro?

dnippard · 08-17-2018, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fromgta

Nice. Any pictures of post ceramic pro?

This is all Post Ceramic Pro. And a layer of ceramic light for hydrophobic benefit. Worked well in today's storm and no shine on the frozen. Here is a couple of pre ceramic pro pictures. Sadly not a great comparison. Love this colour, it's lighter in the bright sun and goes deep charcoal in low light.

dnippard · 08-18-2018, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by fromgta

Nice. Any pictures of post ceramic pro?

Sorry. Just realized original pics didn't go up.

Alberta · 08-18-2018, 03:47 AM

How come you got P-Zero's tires ?

Miko M · 08-18-2018, 04:59 AM

People told me to stay away from frozem color but, boy it looks beautiful!!!!
Congrats!!!

dnippard · 08-18-2018, 06:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Can-am

How come you got P-Zero's tires ?

No idea. Maybe just with the 20" rims.

Alberta · 08-18-2018, 10:01 AM

We have the same rims ...

But I have Michelin PS4 tires.

dnippard · 08-18-2018, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Can-am

We have the same rims ...

But I have Michelin PS4 tires.

Odd. Toronto based dealer - Parkview. I didn't specify, just upgraded to 20"

dnippard · 08-18-2018, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Can-am

Congrats ! Looks a lot like mine.

Here is a picture before ceramic coating :

BMW-M5 G2 by Tom, sur Flickr

With coating :

BMW M5-C1 by Tom, sur Flickr

BMW M5-C2 by Tom, sur Flickr

BMW M5-C3 by Tom, sur Flickr

Really nice shots. Enjoy. Hope you're not in Toronto, I was enjoying the exclusivity.

uniqueMR · 08-19-2018, 12:21 AM

Beautiful

Scotchtion · 08-19-2018, 04:49 PM

Does the coating on the wheels/calibers help reduce the brake dust or does it just make the clean up easier (or both)? I was looking at the Ceramic Pro 9H for the paint and whatever coating they do on the wheels. Seems like a lot of money to put on paint protection for a leased car (in my case). But if it helps with the brake dust, would be worth the $400 for the wheels.

Have others put this on their leased vehicles? Does it make that much of a difference on a car that's in the garage most of the time?

bumplin · 08-19-2018, 05:16 PM

no front plate?

dnippard · 08-19-2018, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotchtion

Does the coating on the wheels/calibers help reduce the brake dust or does it just make the clean up easier (or both)? I was looking at the Ceramic Pro 9H for the paint and whatever coating they do on the wheels. Seems like a lot of money to put on paint protection for a leased car (in my case). But if it helps with the brake dust, would be worth the $400 for the wheels.

Have others put this on their leased vehicles? Does it make that much of a difference on a car that's in the garage most of the time?

Rinsed the wheels off twice since it was applied. Both times shiny black wheels were matte with dust. Hose with water and it washed off without scrubbing. Agree on the $$ I'm expecting a return on reduced valet cleans.

. Mine is leased because I wanted to see ownership side first. May purchase later or at anytime.

dnippard · 08-19-2018, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bumplin

no front plate?

waiting to see what that first ticket costs. There's more around than you think once you start looking. I'm "officially waiting" for a special bracket from Germany that's taking forever to arrive.

ShockArrival · 08-20-2018, 05:58 AM

Loving the frozen arctic guys...great choice and thanks for the pics!

frisky · 08-20-2018, 06:39 AM

That is an incredibly good-looking color! Love it.

IND-Distribution · 08-20-2018, 10:58 AM

Great choice in color!

Almaretto · 08-20-2018, 11:10 PM

I would have opted for the Smoke interior, but your options look great.

fun2drv · 08-24-2018, 04:05 AM

When you have CCB , you can't use wheel cleaner.
I'm just using a mit love with shampoo , and it's pretty simple

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I have CCB in my M4 and I've never heard about not using wheel cleaner. Do you have a source for that information?

I just worked out a deal for a 2019 M5 and it will also have CCB.

neohh · 08-24-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dnippard

Odd. Toronto based dealer - Parkview. I didn't specify, just upgraded to 20"

I got mine from Town & Country with 20s Michelin. It's by allocation and you cannot choose.

neohh · 08-24-2018, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by dnippard

waiting to see what that first ticket costs. There's more around than you think once you start looking. I'm "officially waiting" for a special bracket from Germany that's taking forever to arrive.

Can you share what the bracket looks like? No drill?

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