[eflores]

Hey just wondering if anyone out here has ordered Jet Black or have one in Jet Black? I've seen all the pics with Sapphire Black which i do like but I think i would order Jet Black if anything.

If anyone has one in Jet Black can you post some pics pls.

[KneeDragr]

Not to dissuade you, but on detailing boards that paint color has the reputation as being the softest, easiest to mar, and hardest to keep swirl free in the entire automotive industry.

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by KneeDragr

Not to dissuade you, but on detailing boards that paint color has the reputation as being the softest, easiest to mar, and hardest to keep swirl free in the entire automotive industry.

I've had it for four years on our 1er. It's not much, if any worse than my Imola Red car was. Like any non-metallic paint it will show swirls easier than metallic paints, and it will marr if you do things wrong. Anything resembling an automatic car wash will install a million swirls, etc. But if you're moderately detail oriented, have a random orbit polisher and fair skills, you can keep it looking great.

If Jet Black were offered on M Sport, I'd almost certainly order an F31 in JB.

[jopa489]

Both of the above posts are correct. My E90 is JB, and I love it. Also waiting on M Sport, so my next car won't be JB. It does take some time to keep clean, but there is nothing better than a really clean JB.

[jeffnin]

I ordered my F30 in Jet Black. All of my previous BMW's have been either Jet Black or Black Sapphire. While Jet Black is difficult to keep clean and shows swirl marks more than Black Sapphire, it is such a great deep black color when clean, that I put up with the hassle. As long as you're OCD like me, it's a great color.

[Feanor]

I've got a jet black on order - while black saphire looks great in the photos on this forum, in the flesh it didn't look black enough for my liking - it's not grey, but also not quite black and I thought it looked a bit weird. That was under flourescants though. Also I'd rather spent the £600 metallic paint costs on other gadgets like Harmon Kardon.

My current 118D is jet black and it does get microscratches easily, but I really don't care. I really don't think that anyone other than owners cleaning their own vehicles notice swirls - noone I know inspects my paintwork that closely! So as long as it stays shiny and retains its lovely deep black colour that's fine by me. I'm not going to waste my life "detailing" the thing every week.

I will however be applying BMW's "seal and protect" (normally costs £500 when applied by the dealer but I've found an ebay seller that sells the product for £15!!). As well as carpet and leather protectants, this pack also contains a hard wax and I hope this will help protect the paint when it gets washed by £5 hand car washes.

[mookie45]

I had a 2002 325i BSM for 9 years and the paint still looked fabulous. I now have a JB e90 which is a nice/sleek color but can assure you that the BSM is a lot better in overall appearance.

[Elk]

Originally Posted by Feanor

I've got a jet black on order - while black saphire looks great in the photos on this forum, in the flesh it didn't look black enough for my liking - it's not grey, but also not quite black and I thought it looked a bit weird. That was under flourescants though.

I'm certain this would indeed be unflattering.

[_Vida_]

I ordered mine in Jet Black. I couldnt justify spending $550 on sapphire black, especially when I could take that money and upgrade the performance/sound/etc.

[Ryan9095]

I ordered my F30 in Jet Black and my current 2009 E92 coupe is Jet Black. I personally find it the most flattering shade (metallic isn't my thing). You can't go wrong with JB it looks classic, sporty, and simply stunning!

Like all dark colors it easily shows dirt/pollen/etc. and swirl marks if not dried properly. I just do a weekly weekend wash and she looks gorgeous all week. Avoid parking under trees, near bushes, etc. to alleviate debris and you should be good to go.

[joonix214]

Originally Posted by _Vida_

I ordered mine in Jet Black. I couldnt justify spending $550 on sapphire black, especially when I could take that money and upgrade the performance/sound/etc.

This, however ... I wish I could order in jet black but I want M sport more so I'll have to go with black sapphire. If it was even remotely possible to get the jet black on M sport, I would get it in a heart beat and spend the extra $550 elsewhere.

[dextoy]

Funny I just took delivery of my F30 328i Jet Black today! And loving it!

[Ryan9095]

Congrats dextoy! Post pics!