The M3 Photo Thread

[MrBadger]

That’s for rims up to 17”. They do larger quantity for up to 20” rims but never found the larger size conveniently on sale.

In the end I went for off shelf product from Halfords. With AA discount came in just over £25 everything included. Enough left over to probably do the summer set too. Autofinesse Caramics was the product I think.

 

[Durzel]

Looks mean in black with grey wheels.

Disappointed that the spraying of the wheels is just as economical as the car (door jambs etc). No idea why they do that, it can’t cost that much more in paint surely.

 

[Tatoo1]

That’s for rims up to 17”. They do larger quantity for up to 20” rims but never found the larger size conveniently on

Will report back when I apply it to my 18 inch winter set. Reading other detailing forums you can treat up to two sets of rims, with people tending to over apply the stuff. My current 20 inch rims already had C5 applied by the detailer and they have been brilliant to clean. Autofinesse products are good.

 

[Cherub77]

I managed to do 4 20” wheels with the bottle of C5 with a little bit to spare. Got a new bottle to do my other set and got the detailer to do the calipers. It’s amazing stuff, will post a pic of the Grey wheels coated later in the week, hoping the appearance doesn’t change, the silver wheels look great with C5, I don’t think I will need any specific wheel cleaner again.

 

[Right_Said_Fred]

Moderator request: please continue the discussion about wheels and detailing in another thread, so this thread can go back on topic (Model 3 pictures)

 

[Tatoo1]

Sorry for hi jacking Mod.

 

[jimbo_hippo]

Bit nippy out this morning!
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Ace photo!

 

[jimbo_hippo]

 

[-DB-]

Waxed for winter.

 

[Radders]

Thought I would drag up an old thread now I have just had my window tints done.

 

[Ant M3]

Thought I would drag up an old thread now I have just had my window tints done.View attachment 489303 View attachment 489304 View attachment 489305 View attachment 489306

Awesome pics , car looks great !!
If you don’t mind sharing, how much does that cost ?

 

[Radders]

£300, for all 4 doors, plus the large rear in 1 piece.

i used the same place i had a bmw done a few years back, they give a 7yr warranty and were good for it on the BMW as well, another more local place to me looked at the rear screen and didnt get back to me .

 

[MitchN]

Thought I would drag up an old thread now I have just had my window tints done.View attachment 489303 View attachment 489304 View attachment 489305 View attachment 489306

Hi, looks great, what % tint did you go for on the fronts and backs?
Thanks
Mitch

 

[Radders]

I went for 15% rear including the large rear screen which is similar other manufactures standard fit, and darkest before going Limo Black...

 

[nightowl]

A few interior shots after making some changes (hopefully welcome on this thread?) Might seem like a promotion for Abstract Ocean but I was going to order a console wrap from them and ended up filling my cart with other goodies as well

Mainly wanted to avoid scratches/dust/fingerprints on the centre console but at the same time change the colour to go better with the white interior. Also switched the bulbs out for brighter ones and changed the footwell light colour.

No more fingerprint and dust collecting and a nice tactile surface to touch when using these:

Matching steering wheel wrap:

How it all looks combined with the white interior and different lighting:

In the dark I can now better see what's in the boot!

 

[Gatsojon]

A few interior shots after making some changes (hopefully welcome on this thread?) Might seem like a promotion for Abstract Ocean but I was going to order a console wrap from them and ended up filling my cart with other goodies as well

Mainly wanted to avoid scratches/dust/fingerprints on the centre console but at the same time change the colour to go better with the white interior]/QUOTE]

looks fabulous with the white carbon. How are you getting in with the white interior?

 

[Gatsojon]

looks fabulous with the white carbon. How are you getting in with the white interior?

 

[nightowl]

I really like it, aside from a (big but not immediately obvious) stain that was present at delivery on the back seats (waiting for a replacement seat.) Whilst waiting for delivery I was constantly double-checking what it looked like online to make sure it's really what I wanted. Whenever I looked at the black interior it would reaffirm my decision.

A couple more photos - this time of the exterior.

No more pesky finger smudges on the door handle! Have been bothered by this a few times, including when I picked the car up originally (whoever drove it off the transporter left a nice big finger smudge on it.) Black carbon fibre wrap - was hesitant about this as I wasn't sure how well it'd go with the MSM colour but it looks much better than I expected. Some reviews complained about the chrome being visible - I think it works quite nice as an outline.

Also took off the Aero wheel caps and installed the Tesla wheel cap kit. Will save the caps for long journeys where I'll probably appreciate the extra efficiency.

 

[Durzel]

I went for 15% rear including the large rear screen which is similar other manufactures standard fit, and darkest before going Limo Black...

This doesn’t cause any issues with the cameras I assume?

 

[jimbo_hippo]

Not much Model 3 in this shot other than the @rse end of mine but quite liked it for an iPhone jobby.

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