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      08-24-2014, 10:44 PM   #1
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Newish 2012 X5 M-Sport

Hey Guys, been around a while, just got around to taking some photos.
Just wanted to say Hello and show what I've been up to with my X.

2012 X5 M-Sport
Carbon Black Metallic
Black Nappa Leather
Matte Black Grilles
35% LLumar Tint on Front
Smoked Turn Signals
Anthracite Metallic Plasti-dipped Wheels

Future:
Color Matched front/rear reflectors (currently at painter)
Wheels, either turning these into Winter wheels or Buying something different.

Hope you like it as much as I do so far.









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      08-24-2014, 10:57 PM   #2
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Looks great! Can't quite tell by the door badge - is that a 35i or 50i?

Those orange reflectors really stand out on black - good call getting them painted. I just had painted ones installed on mine and they looks so much better.

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      08-24-2014, 11:06 PM   #3
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It's a 50i, those badges are the next to come off as well, just haven't had time to pull and polish.
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      08-25-2014, 09:34 AM   #4
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Wheels look great.

Awesome color!
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      08-25-2014, 02:14 PM   #5
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Interesting what you did with the wheels. As style 333 wheels already are painted inside, did you just spray the spokes or did you spray the whole wheel? Looks good.
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      08-25-2014, 03:39 PM   #6
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I knew I wanted to change the wheels, either new or painted. So after looking around and finding the Anthracite gray metallic Plasti-Dip, I figured it would be the cheapest easiest test. Took all 4 wheels off and sprayed them on the ground, face up, used 3x5 cards to masked tires. Lots of videos of the process. Turned out way better then i thought it would, I think i would have them powder coated the same colour and I did them for about $50. I have some photos of the process, but basically, Clean, Spray from the front, getting full coverage in the spokes, I used the clear or glossifier. IMO it helps to protect it from possibly getting marred.
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      08-25-2014, 04:19 PM   #7
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Nice M Sport! Not a fan of the black OEM wheels though... Any interior pics?
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      08-25-2014, 05:02 PM   #8
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looks good! I dig the plasti dip too. nice work
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      08-27-2014, 09:41 AM   #9
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That's the great thing about plasti-dip, comes right off if/when I get sick of it or just want to try another colour.

I took this interior shot, not the greatest, I'll try to get a better one.
Pretty typical for interior, only non-common item is the leather dash. Which i really like BTW.

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You don't see many 2012's with paddles - lucky for you!
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