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      06-04-2015, 09:23 AM   #23
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If anything aluminum hex would hide scratches better than any of the glossy wood finishes because of the pattern. I only have 900 miles on my aluminum hex and its still scratch free.

I had anthracite wood on my last F10 and that was a pain to upkeep. Fingerprints and scratches drove me nuts. I kept of microfiber towel in the car just to get rid of the fingerprints every time i drove it.

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      06-04-2015, 10:06 AM   #24
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Kzang, I understand the Hex Aluminum scratches quite easily. Can you let us know what your experience has been so far after having the car for a few months? I plan to go for Terra Dakota with either Hex Aluminum or Fineline Pure Wood trim.
I've heard this as well and read it from other members... I had dark bamboo wood trim with my previous cars and to be honest the clear coated lacquer scratches easy as well and it is very visible at certain lighting angles.

As of today 2,500 miles and 2 months later the aluminum hex trim is fine with no issues with scratches. I have inspected the trim carefully and I am not concerned about damaging the trim.
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I can vouch for how robust the brushed aluminium is from my F25 (I have it with Black Dakota). Its 2 years old 29k miles and the trim is as good as new.

I was originally going for Mocha on my F15 order and didn't like the look of the alu with it .... now I've changed to Terra I really like the look but haven't seen it in the flesh.
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Thanks for the feedback. I think the Terra and Aluminum combo will look nice. Let's see some interior pictures when you get your new ride.
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i got fineline pure as well. looks Awesome with the terra leather.
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I have Fineline Oak with Terra and it is a nice combo - 5500 mi and no scratches
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any updates on the interior shots?
got a Terra with brushed Alu on order. was wondering on the Terra + Hex Alu looked like.


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that actually looks REALLY good
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I've got Terra and Brushed Aluminium on order, I don't dislike wood but I'm not a fan of the mixed dash with having wood and the shiny black next to each other. If the dash was all wood I may have chosen differently.

Interior combinations are a very personal thing though and we all have an eye for different things
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any updates on the interior shots?
got a Terra with brushed Alu on order. was wondering on the Terra + Hex Alu looked like.


Thanks!
I have terra and alum hex. I think it looks good, but would have opted for mocha dakota with comfort seats but it was not available at the time of the order. Also I wasn't sure if I would like the continued color below the dash.

http://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1094893
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