Epic BMW re-spray @ 2M Auto Body

[2M Auto Body]

Ok everyone I've finally decided to re-spray my car. After months and months of putting it off for the right time...well...the time is/was now apparently and began last Monday. I have/had a Jet Black 01' 330ci. Paint was in pretty bad condition. The body of the car was fine except the minor ding here and there.

I was going to re-spray Jet Black (668) but I literally changed my mind on Monday morning. About an hour into tear down of the car, "The Don" himself Marcus walks in and basically convinces me to go Imola Red (405)!

So here we go...pics will continue through out the process. Cheers :cheers

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[az3579]

Marcus, you are so bad... lol

Imola FOR THE WIN. :biggrin

[danewilson77]

How do you guys tackle the engine bay on a job like this?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marcus, you are so bad... lol

Imola FOR THE WIN. :biggrin

I just used a little persuasion. :swiss

Dave, I am glad you went with imola instead of jet black. You'll get a lot more comments and questions about the IR than you will about the JB.

IR is pure win.

[2M Auto Body]

How do you guys tackle the engine bay on a job like this?

Haven't gotten there yet but since it is flat blk (factory doesn't clear coat engine bay) it really doesn't look too bad.:headbang

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dave, get moving on the project, sir. I will be in again on Thursday, I believe.

[danewilson77]

Haven't gotten there yet but since it is flat blk (factory doesn't clear coat engine bay) it really doesn't look too bad.:headbang

So..your plan is to leave it black?

Also....what does that cost? Ballpark.

[M0nk3y]

Should of went JapanRot Red....

How dare you side with those Imola People :p

[ZSP-Mafia]

I'm interested in cost as well, I'm seriously considering AW :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Should of went JapanRot Red....

How dare you side with those Imola People :p

I exerted a lot of pressure on him. :biggrin

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I also imagine that Dave will give a price break to ZHP Mafia members in San Diego. I can't speak for him, though, so I'll have to let Dave say it.

[danewilson77]

Oh.....so its a rouse against people who are from VA, visiting SD?

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[billschusteriv]

Oh.....so its a rouse against people who are from VA, visiting SD?

Yeah - can't have those dirty sailors from nawfolk mingling with the dirty sailors in san diego.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Oh.....so its a rouse against people who are from VA, visiting SD?

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Using my best Jack (from Jack in the Box) voice: yep.

[danewilson77]

Lol..........naaaaaaaaaaaawfak. You guys crack me up.

[jjcools]

That is some ridiculous persuasion!! How about painting my car Laguna Blue!!!!!!!! :):):) love that color.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That is some ridiculous persuasion!! How about painting my car Laguna Blue!!!!!!!! :):):) love that color.

I've always had a way with helping people realize what they really want to do. I asked some pointed questions and next thing you know Dave was set on imola red.

[JohnnyGraphic]

Can't wait to see the results!!!

[az3579]

All of you considering changing your car's color, let me give you a bit of advice from experience. Please don't...

My E30 was Zinnoberrot when it started life. When it was resprayed in 2007, it became Brilliantrot. The difference in color, technically, isn't all that much, but you could easily tell it was resprayed because of the minor color difference. This detracted from the overall appeal of the respray.

Plus, if you respray to another color, resale value goes down the tubes. I know most of us would never considering selling our cars, but you never know if the time will come where you might become desperate for cash and have to sell. In that case, the difference in selling value could potentially be a few thousand, depending on how well it was done.


OP,
Since you're changing color and it's going to be obvious in some areas, I would strongly advise you spray the engine bay as well. I see you already have the door jambs covered - which is good - but leaving the engine bay unchanged, in my opinion, wouldn't be a wise move. Eventually you'll come to the point where you will think "why oh why didn't I spray the bay"... It will most certainly come up if you go to any car meets. People will be asking "why is your engine bay black?".

[Marcus-SanDiego]

All of you considering changing your car's color, let me give you a bit of advice from experience. Please don't...

My E30 was Zinnoberrot when it started life. When it was resprayed in 2007, it became Brilliantrot. The difference in color, technically, isn't all that much, but you could easily tell it was resprayed because of the minor color difference. This detracted from the overall appeal of the respray.

Plus, if you respray to another color, resale value goes down the tubes. I know most of us would never considering selling our cars, but you never know if the time will come where you might become desperate for cash and have to sell. In that case, the difference in selling value could potentially be a few thousand, depending on how well it was done.

OP,
Since you're changing color and it's going to be obvious in some areas, I would strongly advise you spray the engine bay as well. I see you already have the door jambs covered - which is good - but leaving the engine bay unchanged, in my opinion, wouldn't be a wise move. Eventually you'll come to the point where you will think "why oh why didn't I spray the bay"... It will most certainly come up if you go to any car meets. People will be asking "why is your engine bay black?".

I talked to Dave today. As a general principle, he agrees with you, BP.

For his particular situation, though, he says he's not concerned with those issues. The car is 10 years old. It has 120,000 miles on it. He does not plan to sell it. He's driving it until the wheels fall off, he said.

As for the engine bay, he is not painting it. A BMW Indy shop will charge 10 hours on each side of the tear down/reinstall. Moreover, he said, he doesn't expect to have his hood open too often. It's not a show car. If he thought the hood would be open enough, though, he likely would spray it.

This particular paint job has been well done. It's getting three coats of primer before any paint is applied. One will not be able to tell that there was a different color underneath (unless someone lifts the hood, which won't happen much).

But, yes, if you thought you were going to sell the car, or you were concerned about questions arising because the mismatched engine bay, he would repaint the car in jet black, its original color.

Good advice, BP.

[2M Auto Body]

I talked to Dave today. As a general principle, he agrees with you, BP.

For his particular situation, though, he says he's not concerned with those issues. The car is 10 years old. It has 120,000 miles on it. He does not plan to sell it. He's driving it until the wheels fall off, he said.

As for the engine bay, he is not painting it. A BMW Indy shop will charge 10 hours on each side of the tear down/reinstall. Moreover, he said, he doesn't expect to have his hood open too often. It's not a show car. If he thought the hood would be open enough, though, he likely would spray it.

This particular paint job has been well done. It's getting three coats of primer before any paint is applied. One will not be able to tell that there was a different color underneath (unless someone lifts the hood, which won't happen much).

But, yes, if you thought you were going to sell the car, or you were concerned about questions arising because the mismatched engine bay, he would repaint the car in jet black, its original color.

Good advice, BP.

^this!!!
:lurk:

[jvr826]

It looks like candy! You're quite talented with a spray gun!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

It looks like candy! You're quite talented with a spray gun!

It's even better in person, Jeff. I'm impressed by these guys. Dave and his brother are partners. They both bring something to the table.

[2M Auto Body]

Imola FOR THE WIN. :biggrin

:word

[gr330zhp]

Looks awesome!! Cant wait to see the results!

I wish I was there so I could get my front end resprayed and splitters installed.

[2M Auto Body]

let the sanding begin....:blink
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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Fun times, Dave.

I'm going on vacation for a week. You better be done before I get back.

[Rich@2M]

Fun times, Dave.

I'm going on vacation for a week. You better be done before I get back.

I'll make sure it gets done! Can't be driving this guy for a extra week! Haha
:eeps

[danewilson77]

Also....what does that cost? Ballpark.

Are you able to answer? Or no?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dane, I asked them about this today. Every car is different, they say, but a good ballpark starting place is $3000-$3500 for a full paint job. Depending on what you want, and just how detailed you want it, cost can be higher.

[C Withers Media]

Saw Dave and the car today first hand. Top notch work and quality prep work is being done. Everything is coming along nicely. Proper pics were discussed today and will happen once the work is complete.

[2M Auto Body]

Are you able to answer? Or no?


Dane, I asked them about this today. Every car is different, they say, but a good ballpark starting place is $3000-$3500 for a full paint job. Depending on what you want, and just how detailed you want it, cost can be higher.

^basically what the Don said. Sorry for the delayed response.


Saw Dave and the car today first hand. Top notch work and quality prep work is being done. Everything is coming along nicely. Proper pics were discussed today and will happen once the work is complete.

Thanks Casey, we can do a shoot in front of the shop perhaps? or wherever you think would be good, open for suggestions.

[danewilson77]

Dane, I asked them about this today. Every car is different, they say, but a good ballpark starting place is $3000-$3500 for a full paint job. Depending on what you want, and just how detailed you want it, cost can be higher.

OK.....thats perfect. Thanks Marky.

[az3579]

Dane, I asked them about this today. Every car is different, they say, but a good ballpark starting place is $3000-$3500 for a full paint job. Depending on what you want, and just how detailed you want it, cost can be higher.

More.

If you want a proper paint job, expect to pay thousands more than that.
A cheapo paint job (good quality but not throrough, meaning maybe door jambs but not engine bay) will cost at least that much. A full one is ridiculous in price, unless you strip everything yourself and provide them with a bare shell...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

More.

If you want a proper paint job, expect to pay thousands more than that.
A cheapo paint job (good quality but not thorough, meaning maybe door jambs but not engine bay) will cost at least that much. A full one is ridiculous in price, unless you strip everything yourself and provide them with a bare shell...

BP, good thing is that Dave and Rich own the place. They hook a lot of us up in San Diego. That $3000-$3500 price is what Mafia members could expect to pay (I should have been more clear when I answered Dane's question). You're going to pay more, I would suspect, if you just walk off the street without a referral. Also, their overhead is a lot lower, since they are a three-man shop. That does keep costs down, which allows them to charge less.

In fact, I am always at the shop trying to work out deals for ZHP Mafia members. Dave has committed to giving all ZHP Mafia members discounts on work.

[danewilson77]

Yeah...if I ever did a respray....I would everything cept emgine bay. In the same color.

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[az3579]

Of course everything is out in California. :mad
I sure could use my side skirt refinished/repainted. Friggin' ice scraped it all up as I was trying to exit a very tight and steep driveway out of a parking lot.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Of course everything is out in California. :mad
I sure could use my side skirt refinished/repainted. Friggin' ice scraped it all up as I was trying to exit a very tight and steep driveway out of a parking lot.

BP, I wish you were here. We'd hook you up with all kinds of goodies -- including good prices.

[danewilson77]

We need a 2M AutoBody Beast Coast Connection....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The key for me is 10 years of networking on the west coast. Just a lot of time in front of owners and employees of these aftermarket companies, auto body shops, BMW indy shops, etc.

They're out there, DW. You just have to meet the peeps. It doesn't hurt that we live in a highly-populated area, though. There are a lot of companies on the west coast, too.

[danewilson77]

We have taxidermists here....and people dressed up in colonial garb. Meh.

[mr hish]

nice color bro!!! thumbs up for imola red

[kayger12]

We have taxidermists here....and people dressed up in colonial garb. Meh.

Williamsburg, FTW!!!

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[danewilson77]

:rofl

Yup...that's him.

[Johnmadd]

We have taxidermists here....and people dressed up in colonial garb. Meh.

Lol

[Johnmadd]

The key for me is 10 years of networking on the west coast. Just a lot of time in front of owners and employees of these aftermarket companies, auto body shops, BMW indy shops, etc.

They're out there, DW. You just have to meet the peeps. It doesn't hurt that we live in a highly-populated area, though. There are a lot of companies on the west coast, too.

Most custom shops that I see around Va want to put chrome everywhere and the biggest wheels they can put on it, and the worst of all is the fake Buick fender vents.

[danewilson77]

+1

[JohnnyGraphic]

Williamsburg, FTW!!!

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Wait...I'm confused...He's the one doing the re-spray???? :blink

J/K

[M0nk3y]

I now approve of Imola Red :p

[Johnmadd]

Wait...I'm confused...He's the one doing the re-spray???? :blink

J/K
No, he is sacrificing a virgin...jeeeeezzz.

[az3579]

I now approve of Imola Red :p

Finally, you've seen the light. :rolleyes

[JohnnyGraphic]

No, he is sacrificing a virgin...jeeeeezzz.

So THAT'S where they get the pigment!!!

[kayger12]

No, he is sacrificing a virgin...jeeeeezzz.

I don't know about re-spray our virgins, but he makes one hell of a 10 penny nail...

[2M Auto Body]

ready for some color
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1st coat of color
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Final color
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Clear coated
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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looking forward to seeing the final product.

[danewilson77]

Looks a lil fish eye-e......

Do you have to wet sand that now....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Yep. Now the sanding begins.

[2M Auto Body]

Looks a lil fish eye-e......

Do you have to wet sand that now....

Yes, the entire car will be color sanded to a nice flat finish. Dane, must be the iPhone quality pics because there is not 1 fish eye on the car. :mwah

[danewilson77]

OK...

What I was seeing is the ragged edges in the "white reflections". I would expect perfectly smooth to not have that ragged appearance.

Not trying to jab anyone...just trying to understand the process, and understand what I'm looking at, and at what stage.

Do not get me wrong....it is stunning so far.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Don't worry. I know Dave well. He was not taking umbrage with your comment.

I'm glad that I was there from beginning to end -- now I know what goes into it.

I'm hoping that Dave will do an "explainer" with pictures after the project is done.

[az3579]

No fisheyes whatsoever, Daney. :)

[mimalmo]

OK...

What I was seeing is the ragged edges in the "white reflections". I would expect perfectly smooth to not have that ragged appearance.

Not trying to jab anyone...just trying to understand the process, and understand what I'm looking at, and at what stage.

Do not get me wrong....it is stunning so far.

I think you're thinking of "orange peel" Dane. Most of that will come out in the finish work.

[Gheybe]

epic.

[danewilson77]

I think you're thinking of "orange peel" Dane. Most of that will come out in the finish work.

Yeah....actually I thought I said orange peel...but I typed fisheye....getting old.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

getting old.

This.

With me.

[SC4ME]

Was just referred to this thread from another. Nice choice in color! Imolarot is rare as it is, now you went and put in on a 'non-ZHP', oh the horror! :rofl

I was interested in re-painting my bumper and possibly the hood. 100k mi @ 80+ mph = lots-o-chips

Gotta check these guys out one day.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Make it happen.

[danewilson77]

Make it happen.

+1...don't even think...just do.


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[az3579]

+1...don't even think...just do.


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That's the sort of thing that gets you in trouble... :biggrin

[danewilson77]

That's the sort of thing that gets you in trouble... :biggrin

"Less thinking, more doing......That's the Home Depot"......right?

[az3579]

"Less thinking, more doing......That's the Home Depot"......right?

I was thinking in the form of getting piss drunk and having another child in about 9 months, or trying coke, but I guess that one works too. lol

[Mtnman]

I would think drugs are cheaper than kids! Lol. Go with that....

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[danewilson77]

:rofl

[M0nk3y]

I'm trying to follow what's going on in this thread and it's not working out at all for me.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Kyle, what are you having a difficult time following?

[az3579]

Kyle, what are you having a difficult time following?

I think what he's saying is that we've gone horribly off topic. lol

[jjcools]

Yeah, It went from car paint to kids, to drugs in about .2 seconds... Need more pics of the paint finish!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I have faith that everyone will get back on topic. :biggrin

[M0nk3y]

I have faith that everyone will get back on topic. :biggrin


SOOOOOOOOOO, Imola Red :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Exactly.

I talked with Dave. They got a bunch of projects all at once. As a result, Dave had to put his car aside. I believe he will be getting back to this project this weekend.

[2M Auto Body]

Sorry for the delay everyone. I haven't been able to work on the car for a few weeks now due to customer cars that we have been taking care of. Anyways, this past weekend I was able to finish color sanding and begin some buffing on the car. Here are a few pics to show the difference. Thanks for being patient everyone


ps. this thread should get back on track...my fault! :slap

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Looking great, Dave. Can't wait to see the finished product.

[danewilson77]

Looks amazing...

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[gr330zhp]

Looks great!

I am excited to see the final product!

[gr330zhp]

How is this coming along??

I can't wait to see the shiny Imola Red :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I saw it on Friday. It's really coming along. I think it will be completely done this week.

[2M Auto Body]

^ Yes, it will be completed this week. I am finalizing all details and remaining parts these next couple of days. B&G suspension is having their 1st annual gtg/meet/bbq this wknd and the car will make it's first appearance there. Team 2M will have a few cars at the gtg/meet/bbq. Hopefully some of you locals will make it out, should be a good time and good weather this Sat.

Here's a link with the info for the meet.
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=817854

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I won't be there, Dave. I will be in Irvine at the ZHP Mafia meet (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1363-OFFICIAL-ZHP-MAFIA-MEET-MARCH-5-2011).

[2M Auto Body]

AHHHH!!!!!!! That's right! Damn, too bad I couldn't make that one as well. We've got to stay local this wknd, for the shop.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Totally understand. Have fun.

[Gheybe]

Saw the car today.
Looks wonderful!
Can't wait to see it finished guys!

[Rich@2M]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/8a56f42b.jpg

Put the bumper on already!!!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Nothing like putting pressure on Dave. hehe.

[danewilson77]

Action shots rule.

[Hornung418]

Holy moly! This is quite the respray...Everyone knows what I would have done...

I'm going to have to try my hand at networking...seems to be the thing to do to save cash and build lasting relationships with some knowledgeable people in the car business.

[2M Auto Body]

:facepalm

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Let's go, Dave.

When should I come over and look at the finished product?

[2M Auto Body]

Well, today I will get the mirrors on as well as the rear. Finishing up front bumper this morning and trying to have it all together by tomorrow...but....but.....my wheels won't be done. I still need blk rivets and about a day for assembly. Mark, I know you don't want me to rock those Vorsteiner wheels. haha but I might just have to

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'll have to see those wheels on the car. When will the rivets be coming in for your new wheels?

[2M Auto Body]

? nothing ordered yet. Going to get them anodized blk. prob my best bet.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Well, hurry up with the car. Want to see the finished car.

[Gheybe]

Let me know when you are done so I can bring my door panels to get cinnamon sprayed!!!!
858.437.4695

[Rich@2M]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/46efe0b7.jpg
Marc putting In sum hard work at the shop.getting Davids car ready to roll deep to the meet.

[Rich@2M]

Hahahahah

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Marc putting In sum hard work at the shop.getting Davids car ready to roll deep to the meet.

Hey, anything to help Dave get the car back on the road.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Saw the car last night at the meet. Looking good.

[C Withers Media]

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/wurich2355/46efe0b7.jpg
Marc putting In sum hard work at the shop.getting Davids car ready to roll deep to the meet.

Hey, that guy is my friend.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Hey, that guy is my friend.

Indeed. I was putting in a little work to get Dave's car ready for prime time. Wore my crappy clothes to the shop.

[2M Auto Body]

Hey everyone sorry for the delay on final pics. I'm about 98% complete with the car. Reason being that my wheels aren't done and I've got to finish up a few final details. Never the less....here is a pic that Mark suggested I post. I personally didn't want to post any pics until it was 100% but...I guess 98% is close enough for the Mafia. Plus...if I didn't post the pic...the Don said he'd break my legs.:mafia

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/d259m/IMG_0457.jpg

[danewilson77]

We don't bust legs...we break knee caps.

Car really looks good. Thanks for the sneak peek.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Dave, car looks good. Can't wait to see it at 100%.

[2M Auto Body]

haha Dane, I was actually going to say that!!! I guess I figured breaking legs would be more damaging. :rofl

[danewilson77]

We occasionally "whack" too. Reserved for only the biggest douche bags.

[Hornung418]

Impressive!

[gr330zhp]

B-E-A-UTIFUL!!!

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[Johnmadd]

Hey everyone sorry for the delay on final pics. I'm about 98% complete with the car. Reason being that my wheels aren't done and I've got to finish up a few final details. Never the less....here is a pic that Mark suggested I post. I personally didn't want to post any pics until it was 100% but...I guess 98% is close enough for the Mafia. Plus...if I didn't post the pic...the Don said he'd break my legs.:mafia

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h120/d259m/IMG_0457.jpg
Too Sweeeeet. Totally rad dude. Smokin. Tiiiiieeeeght.
That is a very nice car man and I cannot wait for mine to eventually look lime that, nice stance in particular.

[E1022]

WOW! EPIC indeed!

[M0nk3y]

Imola deserved to be on that car. It's wonderful

[danewilson77]

Imola deserved to be on that car. It's wonderful

Imola deserves to be on every car.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

When are we getting final pictures?

[M0nk3y]

Imola deserves to be on every car.

Except on a LSB M3 ;)


When are we getting final pictures?

+1

[az3579]

Imola deserves to be on every car.

+405 (hint hint)

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[johnrando]

RIP Jet Black, the Imola cult draws in another. :-) Sure looks good though!

[2M Auto Body]

Thank you everyone...again, sorry for the delayed "final pics". I've been working on getting the wheels finished to "complete" the car. I will take a pic of the wheels tomorrow, and pics of the final product ASAP (ahhhhheeeemmmmm Casey?!?!!!!)

[gr330zhp]

Cant wait to see the final product

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[Ryans323i]

Just read the whole thread. Amazing work, and it's a lot of work (been there). The paint quality is amazing. The color is so deep, and the paint looks wet to the touch. Perfection.

In for final pictures.

[bullfrogs_M3]

WOW! Just went through the thread. Incredible end result!!! I have been considering doing a respray but go to Jerez Black instead of Jet Black.

Have a couple questions:
1. How long does a typical spray take?
2. Since my car is Jet Black and I am thinking Jerez Black, could I get away with not doing the engine bay?
3. Can I bring my car to SD to get the Mafia hookup? SD is only a quick 5 hr drive from PHX.

*EDIT: Nevermind. I would have to stick with Jet Black. The Jerez Black is too blue to pull off not spraying certain areas of the car.
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/Philip0007/Autosalon%20Brussel%202008/IMG_1154.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/Philip0007/Autosalon%20Brussel%202008/IMG_1155.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/Philip0007/Autosalon%20Brussel%202008/IMG_1164.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/Philip0007/Autosalon%20Brussel%202008/IMG_1165.jpg
http://i143.photobucket.com/albums/r148/Philip0007/Autosalon%20Brussel%202008/IMG_1158.jpg

[Hornung418]

Orient blue might be able to pull that off...

[az3579]

In my opinion, if you're going to spray a car, do it right and do it the right way, including engine bay and door jambs. Ideally, best would be to strip EVERYTHING from the car and even paint the areas that you never see. Of course, cost is a major concern, but as far as custom paint jobs go, nothing turns people off more than an "incomplete" spray.

[johnrando]

In my opinion, if you're going to spray a car, do it right and do it the right way, including engine bay and door jambs. Ideally, best would be to strip EVERYTHING from the car and even paint the areas that you never see. Of course, cost is a major concern, but as far as custom paint jobs go, nothing turns people off more than an "incomplete" spray.

+1, especially on a BMW. BTW, it's amazing they even call "Jerez Black" black! I think you are smart to keep it the same, that could really help keep the cost down.

[Muggzie]

+100
I'm loving this thread new paint and paint as good as what you've done is like orgasmic I'm huge Imola fan, as my car is imola, huge kudos for switching everything looks great! making me want to respray mine, i need to get my bumper resprayed cause of horrid scraping cause of shitty winter roads

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Update on Dave's car. It was totaled in an accident on Friday. Dave was not hurt.

He's on the prowl for a new car.

[Ryans323i]

Damn. That really sucks. Very happy to hear he wasn't injured.

Is a ZHP in his future?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Not sure if he is or not. I will be seeing him tomorrow. I will ask.

[GSEN820]

I went to see Dave about my M3 mirors I had dropped off. I saw him right after it happened. He showed me picks on his phone. So SAD as his car was truly unique. The body kit he had was by far the baddest I had seen. He was not hurt but really down about his car.

We talked about how long he had not done anything to his car. He was pretty down. I see him later this week

[danewilson77]

Sux. Thanks for the heads up Boss.

[Johnmadd]

Man, just read this and I am sorry for you and your car, it was like losing a family member when I watched my e30 get lovin from a big ass tree, when my mother found out she started crying and ran to give me a hug, she knew what kind of relationship I had with this car. Cars are sentimental, im sorry for your loss.