BMW’s matte paint project
Newswheel staff :: 13 June 2006 :: Filed under Coupe, BMW, BMW Z4, Europe & UK, US
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It’s not eggshell, um-kay?
Ever wondered why lacquered, glossy paint is the only option on mass-produced motor vehicles? Neither had we. Until now: BMW is hoping to be the first mainstream motor manufacturer to offer a matte paint finish. First shown on the Z4 coupe concept last year, it seems enough punters have had their interest piqued to convince the Bavarians to develop the new paint for production…
According to Timo Gobel, BMW’s Z4 Coupe project manager, BMW still has a number of pimples to polish out before the paint is ready for production, such as ensuring durability without compromising the finish. “It will be some time before this paint is available,” Gobel told Australian website Carsguide. What’s more, BMW has yet to solve the rather important problem of how to effect repairs on panels painted with the new finish.
Nevertheless, BMW reckons it will be worth the effort. “Surfaces on the vehicle turn to sculpture with this paint,” quothe Gobel. And for the pathologically idle among car owners, it also promises to banish the need to polish a car after cleaning. In theory…
BMW’s matte paint finish debuted on the Z4 Coupe concept at Frankfurt in '05
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Carsguide Australia
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