Singapore grey

Bombaybites · 11-08-2013, 07:12 AM

I've had black BMWs for the past 8 years. Just about to order a M5 F10 and I'm trying my best not to order black! Has anyone seen a singapore grey M5 in the flesh? Is it close to black or more close the grey?

Some pictures online it looks very dark, almost black and on others it looks like the space grey

patb23 · 11-08-2013, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Bombaybites

I've had black BMWs for the past 8 years. Just about to order a M5 F10 and I'm trying my best not to order black! Has anyone seen a singapore grey M5 in the flesh? Is it close to black or more close the grey?

Some pictures online it looks very dark, almost black and on others it looks like the space grey

I've seen it in person a couple times on an M5 and on an M6. its a dark grey, but not anywhere close to being black. I did order mine in singapore grey.

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610110

Tom C · 11-08-2013, 08:19 AM

I have Singapore grey. Under certain conditions (lighting wise) it can look sort of black , but I think most of the time you would easily see it as a grey....with a tinge of green and blue in the paint.

Stuartlogan77 · 11-08-2013, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by patb23

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Originally Posted by Bombaybites

I've had black BMWs for the past 8 years. Just about to order a M5 F10 and I'm trying my best not to order black! Has anyone seen a singapore grey M5 in the flesh? Is it close to black or more close the grey?

Some pictures online it looks very dark, almost black and on others it looks like the space grey

I've seen it in person a couple times on an M5 and on an M6. its a dark grey, but not anywhere close to being black. I did order mine in singapore grey.

http://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=610110

It's closer to black than space grey in my opinion. It's a good compromise for someone in your position. Enjoy.

mstmng · 11-08-2013, 08:48 AM

frozen black or azurite black

lumberman · 11-08-2013, 08:49 AM

If you choose Singapore grey, you will never get the crispy reflection you used to get from your metalic black

I have my e90 and f10 m5 in black too

patb23 · 11-08-2013, 09:12 AM

If I could change the color now, I would've gone with frozen grey.

patb23 · 11-08-2013, 09:13 AM

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If you choose Singapore grey, you will never get the crispy reflection you used to get from your metalic black

I have my e90 and f10 m5 in black too

That is true, but keeping it clean is a pain.

DrewM5 · 11-08-2013, 09:47 AM

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That is true, but keeping it clean is a pain.

That is why I stay away from black. I wanted to go with SG, but it is dark enought that it will be almost as difficult as black.

Jay-K · 11-08-2013, 10:14 AM

its awesome, thats what i know

nugent · 11-08-2013, 01:01 PM

singapore grey, ftmfw!

littlejohnny · 11-08-2013, 08:09 PM

It is closer to black as others have stated.

gmd2003 · 11-08-2013, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by patb23

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Originally Posted by lumberman

If you choose Singapore grey, you will never get the crispy reflection you used to get from your metalic black

I have my e90 and f10 m5 in black too

That is true, but keeping it clean is a pain.

Singapore Grey is an incredibly deep color . It blows away any black I've ever had . You have to see it in person . Seriously it pisses on black

stealth.pilot · 11-08-2013, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Bombaybites

I've had black BMWs for the past 8 years. Just about to order a M5 F10 and I'm trying my best not to order black! Has anyone seen a singapore grey M5 in the flesh? Is it close to black or more close the grey?

Some pictures online it looks very dark, almost black and on others it looks like the space grey

Get Frozen grey.

On another note do you own an Indian restaurant?

Just_Joe_M5 · 11-08-2013, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Tom C

I have Singapore grey. Under certain conditions (lighting wise) it can look sort of black , but I think most of the time you would easily see it as a grey....with a tinge of green and blue in the paint.

That's exactly my take. I like the colour but it doesn't really pop. It's more subtle than most of the other colours.

compguy36 · 11-09-2013, 07:35 AM

I have an SG M5 and I'd best describe the color as a gunmetal grey. It certainly has some blue hue's and is quite dynamic based upon lighting conditions. It can range from a dark grey/blue in bright light to grey/black in dark lighting conditions. Personally that's what I like about it. I agree though that it doesn't pop and is more subtle. Here's a video of mine so you can see it from a few different angles.

s4awd · 11-09-2013, 07:57 AM

I had to choose between black and SG and went with black. Sg looked a bit conservative to me so I went with black which for the first few months looked bad ass. Now there are swirl marks and between the break dust on the wheels, yellow pollen in the spring and dust in the fall, I've given up trying to keep it pristine

If I had to do it all over again I'd prolly go with silver or space gray so I would have to deal with dirt and swirl marks.

jlee · 11-09-2013, 08:09 AM

Singapore grey was my first choice. But on sahkir orange interior. I think singapore grey is the best grey they've put out personally. I ended up going with imperial blue though because the color combo with amber leather was just as awesome.

Bombaybites · 11-09-2013, 08:57 AM

Awesome feedback cheers folks! Im still confused, I think im going to flip a coin as I just cant make my mind up.

Bombaybites · 11-09-2013, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Get Frozen grey.

On another note do you own an Indian restaurant?

Lol I do not own an indian restaurant but I can cook up a mean curry!

Bombaybites · 11-09-2013, 09:03 AM

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I have an SG M5 and I'd best describe the color as a gunmetal grey. It certainly has some blue hue's and is quite dynamic based upon lighting conditions. It can range from a dark grey/blue in bright light to grey/black in dark lighting conditions. Personally that's what I like about it. I agree though that it doesn't pop and is more subtle. Here's a video of mine so you can see it from a few different angles.

Awesome video and beautiful car mate. Did you have then chrome surround on the front grill sprayed black? I didnt see an option for this.

compguy36 · 11-09-2013, 09:26 AM

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Awesome video and beautiful car mate. Did you have then chrome surround on the front grill sprayed black? I didnt see an option for this.

Thanks. I ordered the grills, sidemarkers and painted reflectors from the guys at IND.

http://ind-distribution.com/ind/cate...ont-grille-set

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Bombaybites Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: M5 F10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Singapore grey I've had black BMWs for the past 8 years. Just about to order a M5 F10 and I'm trying my best not to order black! Has anyone seen a singapore grey M5 in the flesh? Is it close to black or more close the grey? Some pictures online it looks very dark, almost black and on others it looks like the space grey
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Tom C Captain 45 Rep 646 Posts Drives: M8 GC Comp, Shelby GT500 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	I have Singapore grey. Under certain conditions (lighting wise) it can look sort of black , but I think most of the time you would easily see it as a grey....with a tinge of green and blue in the paint.
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mstmng Lieutenant Colonel 141 Rep 1,837 Posts Drives: M5 F10 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: London iTrader: (0)	frozen black or azurite black
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lumberman Private First Class 15 Rep 195 Posts Drives: BMW F10 M5 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Macau iTrader: (0)	If you choose Singapore grey, you will never get the crispy reflection you used to get from your metalic black I have my e90 and f10 m5 in black too
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patb23 Captain 92 Rep 745 Posts Drives: '14 M5 CP & '62 corvette Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Columbia, SC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [10.00] 1962 Corvette [10.00]	If I could change the color now, I would've gone with frozen grey. __________________ 2014 ///M5 Singapore Grey Metallic, Black Extended Merino, Anthracite Wood Trim, Comp Pkg, Driver Assistance Plus, Exec Pkg, Lighting Pkg, B&O, 343M Wheels (11.597 @ 122.44MPH) Mods: Gloss Black Wheels, 35% 3M Tint, IND Gloss Black (LCI Grilles, Side Markers, Rear Emblem) IND M5 Floor Mats, RKP (McRae Splitters & Rear Diffuser), Passport 9500ci, Suntek PPF-C, M Door Projectors 1962 Corvette Convertible Red/Black (Gone:'11 750Li, '09 Z06, '08 550i)
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Jay-K Brigadier General 384 Rep 3,450 Posts Drives: Slow Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: LA iTrader: (0)	its awesome, thats what i know __________________ "Well, there's a straight-six engine at the front, a manual gearbox in the middle and drive goes to the back. That's Page 1, Chapter 1 from the petrosexual handbook" - JC
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nugent Captain 65 Rep 602 Posts Drives: f10 m5 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: san francisco iTrader: (0)	singapore grey, ftmfw! __________________ e92 m3 6MT, RS4 6MT, S4 Avant 6MT, WRX 5MT, Corsica
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littlejohnny New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 530GT Join Date: May 2013 Location: N Carolina iTrader: (0)	It is closer to black as others have stated.
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compguy36 Enlisted Member 57 Rep 33 Posts Drives: M2 Competition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have an SG M5 and I'd best describe the color as a gunmetal grey. It certainly has some blue hue's and is quite dynamic based upon lighting conditions. It can range from a dark grey/blue in bright light to grey/black in dark lighting conditions. Personally that's what I like about it. I agree though that it doesn't pop and is more subtle. Here's a video of mine so you can see it from a few different angles.
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s4awd Lieutenant 285 Rep 547 Posts Drives: 11 GT3RS, 08 E92 M3, 06 Evo IX Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I had to choose between black and SG and went with black. Sg looked a bit conservative to me so I went with black which for the first few months looked bad ass. Now there are swirl marks and between the break dust on the wheels, yellow pollen in the spring and dust in the fall, I've given up trying to keep it pristine If I had to do it all over again I'd prolly go with silver or space gray so I would have to deal with dirt and swirl marks.
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jlee Captain 168 Rep 773 Posts Drives: M2CS+GTS Targa+RRS SVR Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Washington DC iTrader: (1)	Singapore grey was my first choice. But on sahkir orange interior. I think singapore grey is the best grey they've put out personally. I ended up going with imperial blue though because the color combo with amber leather was just as awesome.
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Bombaybites Registered 2 Rep 4 Posts Drives: M5 F10 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Awesome feedback cheers folks! Im still confused, I think im going to flip a coin as I just cant make my mind up.
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