Carbon Black Pictures

southern6er22 · 04-27-2014, 05:37 PM

Just spent the better part of the day washing, waxing, conditioning, shining, Rain-X-ing, etc., and I thought I'd post a few more pictures for the hell of it. Nothing really new here, but figured a few more pics couldn't hurt. Gotta say, I'm impressed with how well the CB paint looks after 2.25 years. Looking at it from a distance (i.e. as a casual passerby), it looks as good as the day I bought it. Up close, it still looks great. Sure, a few microabrasions here and there, a couple tiny highway chips, and one or two small sap marks I couldn't get out, but you really have to go looking for them. I'm pretty anal, and I still think it looks pretty damn good.

doug_999 · 04-28-2014, 01:59 PM

NICE!

m34SPD · 04-28-2014, 02:29 PM

Carbon black is a beautiful color.

GOLFFRR · 04-28-2014, 02:56 PM

when the sunlight hits CB the metallic flake is amazing.

Great color always have been a fan of CB

pbw · 04-28-2014, 04:58 PM

Stunning, having a CB just under a month I really appreciate the colour. I have had loads of comments & feedback (all positive).

NAV8TT · 07-26-2014, 07:39 AM

Can you tell the difference between this and the black sapphire. I'm just debating between the CB, SB and tanzanite blue individual.

x6Hawkeye · 07-26-2014, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by NAV8TT

Can you tell the difference between this and the black sapphire. I'm just debating between the CB, SB and tanzanite blue individual.

Yes, definitely. We owned a Carbon Black and Sapphire Black concurrently at one point.

Sapphire is a deeper black. In some lights they look identical side by side.

Carbon really stands out in low light and certain conditions where it appears purplish/blue. We get a ton of compliments on it - go Carbon if you've got the choice. It's enough black that you'll be very happy if you like black cars.

650i2014 · 07-26-2014, 09:36 AM

Beautiful! That's what I call a showroom shine! What's the mileage on the car?

WWnyc · 07-26-2014, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by NAV8TT

Can you tell the difference between this and the black sapphire. I'm just debating between the CB, SB and tanzanite blue individual.

If you're considering those might I suggest Deep Sea Blue. Love it and the compliments are continuous.

NAV8TT · 07-26-2014, 12:36 PM

I keep thinking how tanzanite blue with black rims and black performance grille would look. If anyone has any pics please post it thanks

neversummer78 · 07-26-2014, 01:54 PM

Jet in Oz · 07-27-2014, 06:14 AM

Absolutely stunning Bud. It's a labour of love but the results are amazing.

Deda · 07-27-2014, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by NAV8TT

I keep thinking how tanzanite blue with black rims and black performance grille would look. If anyone has any pics please post it thanks

Go to M6 forum..look for thread " and finally..it has arrived"..

southern6er22 · 07-28-2014, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 650i2014

Beautiful! That's what I call a showroom shine! What's the mileage on the car?

My car is just shy of 20k miles (probably around 15k when these pics were taken).

I adore this color, as I think it's an interesting alternative to a black car. I wouldn't say there's much purple to the color, but strong deep blue undertones mixed with the metallic black. The other true blue colors do look really good on this car.

I've attached a Tanzanite Blue M6 I saw at the Performance Center when I was there for the M School.

southern6er22 · 07-28-2014, 10:51 AM

Tanzanite Blue

Deda · 07-28-2014, 01:03 PM

Are you sure that is Tanzanite?! For me is more San Marino Blue..

southern6er22 · 07-28-2014, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Deda

Are you sure that is Tanzanite?! For me is more San Marino Blue..

Oh, sh!+, haha. I think you're right! Sorry. Good catch.

mike@x-ph.com · 07-30-2014, 01:07 PM

Sick!!

GreyCoupe · 07-30-2014, 01:09 PM

Gorgeous, but a lot of work. I will never have a black car again--nothing prettier when clean, but only remains clean for a few minutes after washing...

Need4Speed_Motorsports · 07-30-2014, 07:18 PM

I've loved this color since the e46 M3 days. Nice!

mdrobc13 · 09-28-2014, 02:47 AM

Just picked up a 2014 650ix GC a week ago....looks great and yes the blue undertones and metallic flake under certain lighting conditions are amazing. Cloudy day and night time it looks like carbon black/black graphite then light hits it or ray of sunlight and you see hues and shades of blue and metal come out. Usually I am a gray car guy or silver too so this car color is amazing. Almost reminds me of my 1st BMW=steel blue metallic 325xi. Full circle I've come!

jetaged · 09-29-2014, 10:13 AM

I had 5 previous BMWs in Black Sapphire, but for my 6 series decided on Carbon Black and couldn't be happier. Just enough blue to feel like I'm not in yet another Blk. sapphire car. Tons of compliments on it since I got it in July.

04-27-2014, 05:37 PM	#1
southern6er22 Southern6er22 37 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2012 650i xDrive M Sport Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 650i xDrive [0.00]	Carbon Black Pictures Just spent the better part of the day washing, waxing, conditioning, shining, Rain-X-ing, etc., and I thought I'd post a few more pictures for the hell of it. Nothing really new here, but figured a few more pics couldn't hurt. Gotta say, I'm impressed with how well the CB paint looks after 2.25 years. Looking at it from a distance (i.e. as a casual passerby), it looks as good as the day I bought it. Up close, it still looks great. Sure, a few microabrasions here and there, a couple tiny highway chips, and one or two small sap marks I couldn't get out, but you really have to go looking for them. I'm pretty anal, and I still think it looks pretty damn good. Attached Images __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Southern6er22 http://southern6er22.blogspot.com/
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GOLFFRR 10769 Rep 27,579 Posts Drives: GOLFFRR cart Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: we sell BMWs to "ALL" US states iTrader: (4)	when the sunlight hits CB the metallic flake is amazing. Great color always have been a fan of CB __________________ BEFORE YOU BUY YOUR NEXT BMW, EMAIL OUR GUY KOTE FIRST! Kote M Sales:Kotem@bmwofcamarillo.com Cell:805-368-9101 vipfinance@bmwofcamarillo.com for warranties!
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NAV8TT Major 213 Rep 882 Posts Drives: 2013 ///M3 E92 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The greatest country in the world iTrader: (0)	Can you tell the difference between this and the black sapphire. I'm just debating between the CB, SB and tanzanite blue individual. __________________
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650i2014 Private 31 Rep 62 Posts Drives: 650i Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Beautiful! That's what I call a showroom shine! What's the mileage on the car?
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NAV8TT Major 213 Rep 882 Posts Drives: 2013 ///M3 E92 DCT ZCP Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The greatest country in the world iTrader: (0)	I keep thinking how tanzanite blue with black rims and black performance grille would look. If anyone has any pics please post it thanks __________________
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southern6er22 Southern6er22 37 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2012 650i xDrive M Sport Coupe Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 650i xDrive [0.00]	Tanzanite Blue Attached Images __________________ http://www.youtube.com/user/Southern6er22 http://southern6er22.blogspot.com/
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Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Are you sure that is Tanzanite?! For me is more San Marino Blue..
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GreyCoupe Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 15 650i Coupe Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Gorgeous, but a lot of work. I will never have a black car again--nothing prettier when clean, but only remains clean for a few minutes after washing... __________________ Enjoyed some fun cars over the years: 1966 Corvette Convertible, 240Z, E24 L6, 300CE-24, 2004 645 Ci, 550SL, A6s, 535xi, E300/Bluetec/420, Grand Cherokee Overland, 2012 650i Coupe, 12 CL550, 13 SL550, 15 650i Coupe
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Need4Speed_Motorsports 1024 Rep 24,709 Posts Drives: BMW E39 M5, F10 M5, F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (3)	I've loved this color since the e46 M3 days. Nice!
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jetaged New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2015 640i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I had 5 previous BMWs in Black Sapphire, but for my 6 series decided on Carbon Black and couldn't be happier. Just enough blue to feel like I'm not in yet another Blk. sapphire car. Tons of compliments on it since I got it in July.
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