Body Work and Paint -- Tips, Tricks, Techniques, and Pictures

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Use this thread to show off the projects you've worked on and the projects you're working on now.

Also, use this thread to give tips, tricks, and techniques.

Pictures are always welcome.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Some of Rich@2M's work:

check this mazda out..
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/IMG_1023.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/IMG_1113.jpg

frosted tail light look..
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/IMG_1011.jpg

Japanese Nissan van ..
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/IMG_1030.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/IMG_0951.jpg

E36 M3
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/IMG_0158.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/IMG_0023.jpg
Removing doors to spray the jambs,
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/IMG_0073.jpg
green to Imola red..
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/IMG_0156.jpg

[Maximus57]

Marcus, have you been hanging around the paint shops again?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Why, yes. Actually, I was in the paint booth a few days ago watching Rich, co-owner of 2M Auto Body, spray his brother's 330.

I've been watching the progress from beginning to end. Amazing how much goes into a quality paint job.

[Smilez]

i've always wanted to learn. i plan to learn on my e36 that desperately needs a paint job.

[danewilson77]

:drool

[jjcools]

Nice!! A new paint job would be a nice gift to the Zhp.

[danewilson77]

http://i1015.photobucket.com/albums/af278/nicee46/Imola%20Bimmer/DSC03975-4.jpg

[Maximus57]

I've thought about asking one of our local paint shops to hire me for free on Saturdays just to to learn how to paint. I haven't had the guts to ask yet.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm lucky. Dave and Rich let me hang out at their shop any time I want. If you know the guys well enough, I doubt you'll get much resistance.

[2M Auto Body]

:lurk

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:biggrin

[2M Auto Body]

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/d259m/IMG_0175.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dave, be sure that you post before and after pictures once the car is completely done. I think that will be great.

I'm especially impressed with all of the sanding that takes place before you ever lay a coat of anything (whether it be primer, paint, or clear).

I've gained an appreciation for what it takes to paint an entire car. I've also gained an appreciation for the costs that go into it.

I'm now in a better position to advocate a higher price for the work you do. You're currently too cheap!

[mr hish]

how can i post pics on this thread ?? i have a 1981 e21 323 and restored it and would like to post some on the restoration pics !! i painted it candy red really nice under the sun!!

[danewilson77]

Upload to Photobucket....then copy and paste the [IMG] link into the post.

[mr hish]

ok thanks bro

[mr hish]

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/Hisham_Jaroudi/58677_10150268215095179_890290178_14660611_1832473 _n1.jpg

http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff410/Hisham_Jaroudi/59045_10150268213480179_890290178_14660591_2709686 _n1.jpg

[2M Auto Body]

Here are some pics of a front bumper reflector delete.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/d259m/IMG_0426.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/d259m/IMG_0427.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/d259m/IMG_0429.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/d259m/IMG_0432.jpg
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/d259m/IMG_0463.jpg

[danewilson77]

Nice touch.

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[Rich@2M]

The bumper..http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/ddm.jpg

Test fitting..http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/testfit.jpg

Cutting PDC holes..http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/holesaw.jpg

After some work put into it..http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/pdcholes.jpg

Clean holes!..http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/cleanhole.jpg

In the paint booth getting primed...http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/primered.jpg

Freshly clear coated ..http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/paintedclear.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/sensors.jpg

Rear shot of completed bumper& fitment..http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/rearshot2.jpg

Side shot..http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/rearshotoncar.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Nice work, Rich. Turned out well.

[Rich@2M]

Nice work, Rich. Turned out well.


Nice, thanx alot Marc!.
:)

[Johnmadd]

Nice work. Forgive me if I missed it but did you smoke your rear lights or buy them like that?

[Rich@2M]

Nice work. Forgive me if I missed it but did you smoke your rear lights or buy them like that?

Thanx Bro.!
& yup!they sprayed with tinted clear coat ,
I was looking at the pics while I was posting them and was wondering If n e one was gunna notice my tail light were tinted.lol
Only cuz I was comparing to a buddys e46 erlier today and mine looked really light .Was thinking of going darker a bit more on the red

[Rich@2M]

Tools of tha trade .
Just cleaned it too!:)
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/dfcaf087.jpg
http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/38dd886e.jpg

[danewilson77]

That...is...a...really neato clean paint sprayer Rich!

Great job cleaning...it!

Droid! Srs Legitness!

[Rich@2M]

Lol Thnx Dane. Just felt like posting it I was browsing my pics on my iPhone haha.

[danewilson77]

Yeah...just messin around....though I do wish I had this capability and talent. I am amazed by the work a good paint guy can do.

Droid! Srs Legitness!

[johnrando]

Very nice Rich!