Anyone notice that the paint seems to be much easier to scratch on the E60s? This is my 3rd black bimmer..... and the other 2 seemed to have a much harder paint.
My detailer strongly recommends the clear bra on the darker colored E60s because he thinks the paint is softer than previous models too.
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Seems to me that the paint on all cars is weaker due to water-based paint vs. the solvent types (more eco-friendly). My E39's hood is decently pock-marked in several places on the hood. The paint still cleans up beautifully but the hood is a bit of a mess....
Since my 545i is leased, I'm not going to worry too much about the paint other than to keep it clean and waxed regularly...no clear bra for this car.
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Quote: Seems to me that the paint on all cars is weaker due to water-based paint vs. the solvent types (more eco-friendly). My E39's hood is decently pock-marked in several places on the hood. The paint still cleans up beautifully but the hood is a bit of a mess....
Since my 545i is leased, I'm not going to worry too much about the paint other than to keep it clean and waxed regularly...no clear bra for this car. | Hummmmmm, my E39 was a 1999 and the paint was great.
Now... each time I wash my E60, I seem to find a new (minor) scratch here and there....  and I am very anal about everything with this car.
These minor scratches can probably be taken out easily each time I have it detailed, so I'm not too freaked out about it... just curious if anyone else had noticed it.
I love black, but if this is what the future looks like.... it will probably be my last.
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Welcome to the environmental friendly world of car manufacturing 
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BMW (and most other companies) uses water based paints now for environmental reasons, which are softer than solvent based paints previously used.
I was pleasantly surprised at the durability of my E60 paint, compared to the paint on the last few Carreras I've owned. Same is true for windshields--I read a lot of folks complaining about windshield chips, but--again--I've had much better luck on my 545i than on the past few Carreras I've owned.
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Quote: Anyone notice that the paint seems to be much easier to scratch on the E60s? This is my 3rd black bimmer..... and the other 2 seemed to have a much harder paint.
My detailer strongly recommends the clear bra on the darker colored E60s because he thinks the paint is softer than previous models too.
Comments? | If you're keeping the car, I'd strongly consider the clear bra.
From what I've read, it seems to be an excellent product.
However, I wonder if after 10 years it will be clear or yellow??
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