The color is actually one tint shot darker than Blue Water Metallic. Saw it on a new X3 and thought it might look different. Never seen it on a 3 series before. As for a painting the spoiler, Im still in the process of painting parts of the car. Did the shadow lines on the bottom today, but I put some black tape on the bumpers and the spoiler to see what it would look like, and for me it seemed like WAY to much contrast against this color. May have to think on it. Anyways, got some 4-lug IS baskets now that I dont need. Anyone interested? Matt