Help! Ceramic or not ?

[Largebore]

Is the finish on my 2006 Jet Black BMW ceramic or regular clear coat?
If regular clear coat what are the negatives if any of using polishes formulated for Ceramic finishes ?

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Is the finish on my 2006 Jet Black BMW ceramic or regular clear coat?

The paint code should have the letter "C" in front of it.

If regular clear coat what are the negatives if any of using polishes formulated for Ceramic finishes ?

Zero negatives.

 

[Largebore]

The paint code should have the letter "C" in front of it.




Zero negatives.

And where would i find the paint code ?

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

And where would i find the paint code ?

Check the driver's side door jamb or the look on the firewall in the engine compartment.

I'm not sure for this car but you could also check with "good" BMW forum...

 

[FUNX650]

Try looking here for some possible locations:





Bob

 

[Impressions]

my 06 BMW 330CI conv has got the hardest paint I've ever come across besides my 05 colorado. BMW in 06 did not use the "C" designation on paint code. Look under hood for paint color sticker, may say "hard clear" use appropriate products. good luck

BTW, you can use hard clear coat products on this paint

 

[Largebore]

Thanks to all...

 

[215Detailing]

Try looking here for some possible locations:





Bob

off subject............all help appreciated............. but do you have any other photos like this, would like to use on form to show/note defects or damage when doing walk around with clients.thanks in advance

 

[FUNX650]

off subject............all help appreciated............. but do you have any other photos like this, would like to use on form to show/note defects or damage when doing walk around with clients.thanks in advance

Here's an example of a vector drawing...Just needs the front/rear elevations bolded, as well as entire photo, then, sized to your needs...if you so desire, that is.

Bob

 

[Matt S.]

2006 Jet Black is some of the softest paint I've ever worked with and is notorious for being so. With that said, the Menzerna ceramic polishes actually work very well on that paint system.

 

[Largebore]

2006 Jet Black is some of the softest paint I've ever worked with and is notorious for being so. With that said, the Menzerna ceramic polishes actually work very well on that paint system.

Sure does seem soft to me... Okee dokee... given that ceramic or non ceramic works fine I am not going to lose any more sleep over it... thanks

 

[swanicyouth]

I dont think BMW used the ceramics on any of the 3 series- just 5 series and up. Also, not used on any BMW painted in the USA (Z3 / Z4 / X5 / X6). This may have changed recently, but I was told it stands for 2006.

 

[215Detailing]

Here's an example of a vector drawing...Just needs the front/rear elevations bolded, as well as entire photo, then, sized to your needs...if you so desire, that is.

Bob

This is outstanding and much appreciated, this makes the forum more enjoyed when you have help available, Thanks to all that help & support one another.