[ducatiti]

Originally Posted by Tinbad

Wow. Looks awesome!! 8 hours, that's it?? I'm impressed.

Thanks Tinbad. Broken up in two days. I guess more than 8. Washed and clayed twice the night before.

More pics under the sun..

[Luminor513]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

Thanks Tinbad. Broken up in two days. I guess more than 8. Washed and clayed twice the night before.

More pics under the sun..

Wow TB is stunning.

[Wild Blue]

Liquid beauty

[X7Nut]

Is your Carbon Black with M Sport package, Ducatiti?

I am getting mine this week after 8 weeks of waiting. If you know a good shop who can do ceramic job in the BayArea instead of DIY, Please let me know.

[Tinbad]

Originally Posted by X7Nut

Is your Carbon Black with M Sport package, Ducatiti?

I am getting mine this week after 8 weeks of waiting. If you know a good shop who can do ceramic job in the BayArea instead of DIY, Please let me know.

I just had my mineral white (scroll back a couple posts for pics) ceramic coated and PPF applied at my favorite Bay Area detailer. Quality is great and prices reasonable, PM me for details if interested.

[MsMoonstone]

Posting some pics of our 2021 X7 40i delivery at the Performance Center yesterday. We had a great time and were really impressed with the instructors. I highly recommend choosing a Performance Center Delivery if you're able to go that route!

Once the PCD experience was over, we drove her straight to Extreme Colors Auto Spa for XPEL tint, cross country wrap, and ceramic coating. Patiently counting down the days until she's ready. I'll be reading posts and trying to pass the time while we wait...

2021 X7 40i
Tanzanite Blue II
Black Extended Merino
Fineline Brown trim
Options:
Cold Weather Package
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Dynamic Handling Package
Executive Package
Luxury Seating Package
Parking Assistance Package
Aluminum running boards
Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
Leather Dashboard
Trailer Hitch
Space-saver spare

[Saejin]

Originally Posted by MsMoonstone

Posting some pics of our 2021 X7...

Looks great! I like the luxury look...kinda wish I could get that look on the M50i. Ours is Arctic grey, with EST, and the 22" cerium wheels. Great sport/aggressive look, but the chrome is definitely growing on me a lot. If it were all Satin Chrome then I'd be hooked.

BMW should really let us mix and match all the exterior design options. Imagine an M50i with a full luxury exterior with the 22" multi-spoke wheels...hell of a sleeper.

[V8EBR]

Originally Posted by MsMoonstone

Posting some pics of our 2021 X7 40i delivery at the Performance Center yesterday. We had a great time and were really impressed with the instructors. I highly recommend choosing a Performance Center Delivery if you're able to go that route!

Once the PCD experience was over, we drove her straight to Extreme Colors Auto Spa for XPEL tint, cross country wrap, and ceramic coating. Patiently counting down the days until she's ready. I'll be reading posts and trying to pass the time while we wait...

2021 X7 40i
Tanzanite Blue II
Black Extended Merino
Fineline Brown trim
Options:
Cold Weather Package
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Dynamic Handling Package
Executive Package
Luxury Seating Package
Parking Assistance Package
Aluminum running boards
Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
Leather Dashboard
Trailer Hitch
Space-saver spare

You have fine taste in wheels (although I might be biased....)

[MsMoonstone]

Originally Posted by Saejin

Looks great! I like the luxury look...kinda wish I could get that look on the M50i. Ours is Arctic grey, with EST, and the 22" cerium wheels. Great sport/aggressive look, but the chrome is definitely growing on me a lot. If it were all Satin Chrome then I'd be hooked.

BMW should really let us mix and match all the exterior design options. Imagine an M50i with a full luxury exterior with the 22" multi-spoke wheels...hell of a sleeper.

Thanks Saejin! I agree with you, wish BMW would give us more exterior options. I figured we can always wrap the chrome areas in black down the line. Not sure if there is a satin wrap. I might consider that too. The chrome is growing on me though so we'll see.

[Wild Blue]

Originally Posted by MsMoonstone

Posting some pics of our 2021 X7 40i delivery at the Performance Center yesterday. We had a great time and were really impressed with the instructors. I highly recommend choosing a Performance Center Delivery if you're able to go that route!

Once the PCD experience was over, we drove her straight to Extreme Colors Auto Spa for XPEL tint, cross country wrap, and ceramic coating. Patiently counting down the days until she's ready. I'll be reading posts and trying to pass the time while we wait...

2021 X7 40i
Tanzanite Blue II
Black Extended Merino
Fineline Brown trim
Options:
Cold Weather Package
Driving Assistance Professional Package
Dynamic Handling Package
Executive Package
Luxury Seating Package
Parking Assistance Package
Aluminum running boards
Anthracite Alcantara Headliner
Leather Dashboard
Trailer Hitch
Space-saver spare

Well done! I'm curious how many days Extreme Colors is saying they're going to take for the detail work. Definitely the route I'll go if I were to figure out how to make a PCD practical.

[MsMoonstone]

Originally Posted by V8EBR

You have fine taste in wheels (although I might be biased....)

V8EBR, love your M50i! I reallllly wanted a V8 and nagged my husband for days (I'm the speed nut in the household). Our local dealer didn't have any to test drive so I couldn't get my husband to commit to one. At our PCD we were assigned an M50i. I now have his approval for it the next time we order.

[Karrint]

Originally Posted by Saejin

Looks great! I like the luxury look...kinda wish I could get that look on the M50i. Ours is Arctic grey, with EST, and the 22" cerium wheels. Great sport/aggressive look, but the chrome is definitely growing on me a lot. If it were all Satin Chrome then I'd be hooked.

BMW should really let us mix and match all the exterior design options. Imagine an M50i with a full luxury exterior with the 22" multi-spoke wheels...hell of a sleeper.

I agree with you on the satin/brushed finish. Not digging the shiny chrome on the hockey stick and on the back, but if it all matched the window trim I'd like it better. That and the M steering wheel are what made me go for M sport design w/extended shadow line. As for the amount of both exterior and interior choices, however, I will say BMW has the Mercedes GLS 450 beat hands down.

[nynd]

Some added shots just to make it different than all other mineral whites out there!

[MsMoonstone]

Originally Posted by Wild Blue

Well done! I'm curious how many days Extreme Colors is saying they're going to take for the detail work. Definitely the route I'll go if I were to figure out how to make a PCD practical.

Thanks Wild Blue! I have to say Extreme Colors has been really easy to work with and has accommodated many calls/questions from me before I committed to any package.

Time wise, the cross country package is 1 day. They prep the car and install the wrap afterwards. So if you drop it off after PCD, you should be able to pick it up 2 days later. If their schedule allows, tint can be completed on the same day as the wrap.

I initially wanted Ceramic Pro 5yr, but the process involves 2 coats and they have to be applied on separate days in order for it to cure properly. It would have added 3 days shop time aside from the wrap. Since we have to be back home by Saturday, I ended up opting for XPEL ceramic. It's 1 coat with a 4 yr warranty and only added 1 additional in shop day. Extreme is closed on weekends so keep that in mind when you're planning. I've listed out our schedule in case it helps.

Monday
Drop off after PCD
Prep begins

Tuesday
Tint installed
Cross country wrap installed

Wednesday
XPEL ceramic coat applied

Thursday
Vehicle ready for pick up

[paul325740]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

DIY Ceramic Coating done, finally. Total hours 8... sigh. Huge Truck! I don't know if I would do this again.

looking great! I did mine last month. I spent 2 days total. what ceramic coating did you use?

[nkole]

Got a few strange looks at the dump today. X7 did great towing about 6K in dump trailer and junk. The wireless brake controller is also very handy.

[Haris]

Picked it up today! Mineral White w/ Tartufo.

[Wanderer73]

Originally Posted by X7Nut

Is your Carbon Black with M Sport package, Ducatiti?

I am getting mine this week after 8 weeks of waiting. If you know a good shop who can do ceramic job in the BayArea instead of DIY, Please let me know.

Here's my carbon black M50i after ceramic. Enjoy!

[ducatiti]

Curious to know if the above M50i's with 754's have a staggered wheel set?

Ceramic coating looks great!

[nkole]

(Kawasaki Mule that is)

[malba2366]

Originally Posted by ducatiti

Curious to know if the above M50i's with 754's have a staggered wheel set?

Ceramic coating looks great!

The 21 inch wheels are a square setup regardless of motor.

[ryanpzlcc]

Picked up the car last week and finally had some time to take pictures today.

2021 X7 40i
Arctic Grey Metallic
Cognac Vernasca Leather

Options:

• Cold Weather Package
• Driving Assistance Professional Package
• Premium Package
• Luxury Seating Package
• Parking Assistance Package
• Aluminum running boards
• Trailer Hitch
• Space-saver spare
• Second-Row Captain’s Chairs