From "Rock-Washed" to Radiant: Saving a Twilight Purple BMW M240i

Chris Woolman • February 1, 2026

From "Rock-Washed" to Radiant: Saving a Twilight Purple BMW M240i


When Jesica and Johann pulled up in their "new-to-them" BMW M240i, the color was absolutely stunning—a deep, moody Twilight Purple. The condition of the paint, however? Not so stunning.


As a former BMW Corporate demo car, this thing had seen some abuse. Honestly, it looked like it had been washed with a mixture of rocks and razorblades! Luckily, Jesica is a pro negotiator and got the dealership to foot the bill for the paint correction. Then, she handed me the keys to work some magic.


The Rescue Mission: Correction & Polish

Every great transformation starts with a clean slate. After a deep decontamination wash and a clay bar treatment to pull out the grit, it was time to level the playing field:


  • The Heavy Lifting: I broke out the Flex 3401 paired with Lake Country wool cutting pads and The Last Cut Plus compound. This is my "old faithful" combo for erasing deep defects and heavy abuse.
  • The Refinement: Once the scratches were history, I switched to my cordless Flex polisher and a white DRC foam pad. I used P&S Rehab for the final polish—I love this stuff because it’s super responsive to pad selection and wipes off like a dream, meaning zero risk of adding fresh scratches during the final wipe.


Sealed with a Ceramic Kiss

Once that purple paint was looking like a mirror, it was time to make sure it stayed that way. After a careful wipe-down with CCi Coating Prep, it was ready for the protection phase:


  1. Paint & Trim: I applied CCi Revolution ceramic coating to every inch of paint, the black trim, and the lights.
  2. The Glass: No more water spots here! I coated all the windows with CCi Glass.
  3. The Cherry on Top: After an hour of curing, I topped everything off with CCi AMP for that extra "pop" and slickness.


The Total Package

I’m a firm believer that you can’t have a beautiful exterior and a messy "living room." Before Jesica picked it up, I gave the engine bay a thorough cleaning and treated the cabin to my signature Octane Interior Refresh. The result? This M240i finally looks the way a BMW should. Whether your ride is brand new, a "distressed" demo, or a classic in need of some love, I’m here to help it reach its maximum potential.

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