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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 02:31 PM
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Since you are not interested in other colors (side comment: that pic of the matte blue is amazing and would be so rare), my pick would be grey then black (too hard of a color to keep up)
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by FourT6and2
I was there like 4 days ago. I spoke to two salesmen and the manager. They showed me around. We walked the entire dealership and lots and there were no cars in Magnetite Black. So somethings up. Is this a new car or used?
brand new... weird.. I had a regular GT in magnetite black a few months back, its very metallic and sparkily.. more of a very dark grey (graphite) than pure black

also just sold a SL550 in magentite w/tan inside...was beautiful, especially in the sunlight

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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by FourT6and2
I went to SF MB the other day and they said they didn't have one...
I think this is it... color and interior looks right, although their site says 4matic and it isnt (look at pic in the rear, no 4matic badge)

http://www.sfbenz.com/new/Mercedes-B...8294d969bd.htm
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by susman@eurogermantown.com
I think this is it... color and interior looks right, although their site says 4matic and it isnt (look at pic in the rear, no 4matic badge)

http://www.sfbenz.com/new/Mercedes-B...8294d969bd.htm
Definitely didn't see that car there.

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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 06:08 PM
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I'm gonna get PPF on the entire car no matter which color I get.

That said... Selenite Grey Metallic with a matte PPF vs Selenite Grey Mangno with a clear PPF?

I know black is hard to care for and keep clean. But if I went with a matte PPF on a black GTR, would that help with keeping it clean or is it more about how dirt looks on a black car?
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by FourT6and2
I'm gonna get PPF on the entire car no matter which color I get.

That said... Selenite Grey Metallic with a matte PPF vs Selenite Grey Mangno with a clear PPF?

I know black is hard to care for and keep clean. But if I went with a matte PPF on a black GTR, would that help with keeping it clean or is it more about how dirt looks on a black car?
I had a matte PPF applied to a 2010 black R8 by Premier in CA, and it looked fantastic. You could not tell it wasn’t paint, as every surface was wrapped/covered completely. The paint was corrected first, then the film applied. It was the easiest car I’ve ever had keeping clean, as all you do is wash the car and/or use a specific detail spray; there’s no need to ever wax the car, in fact you should never do so.

If you’re lazy like me, then a matte film over the Selenite Grey would be my choice. Total car protection, plus ease of keeping clean.

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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by thebishman
I had a matte PPF applied to a 2010 black R8 by Premier in CA, and it looked fantastic. You could not tell it wasn’t paint, as every surface was wrapped/covered completely. The paint was corrected first, then the film applied. It was the easiest car I’ve ever had keeping clean, as all you do is wash the car and/or use a specific detail spray; there’s no need to ever wax the car, in fact you should never do so.

If you’re lazy like me, then a matte film over the Selenite Grey would be my choice. Total car protection, plus ease of keeping clean.

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You have photos of the matte black R8?

Really trying to decide between a matte black or matte selenite GTR at the end of the day.
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Old Oct 13, 2017 | 01:48 PM
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You have photos of the matte black R8?

Really trying to decide between a matte black or matte selenite GTR at the end of the day.

I'll try and find/post some pix here for you
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