hood painting part III

[tim eh?]

here are the results for 2008 anyway...

http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6147&stc=1&d=1224886621

http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6145&stc=1&d=1224886621

before i post the rest here's the before shot...
http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5994&stc=1&d=1222970701

...and the way before shot...
http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=5949&stc=1&d=1221442688

[tim eh?]

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http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6151&stc=1&d=1224886868http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6153&stc=1&d=1224886868

http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6152&stc=1&d=1224886868http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6157&stc=1&d=1224944750
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[tim eh?]

derek and tiger were totally right and i'm pretty sure i'll redo the whole PS leading edge one day there are a few lousy spots there.

http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6149&stc=1&d=1224886663

but the other side's nice...
http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6156&stc=1&d=1224944750

now i really have to paint that wiper arm...
http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6150&stc=1&d=1224886868

to sum it up...

-fenders are basecoat only, painted by a pro (then retouched by a 'pro' (http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6155&stc=1&d=1224888776))
-doors are off another schwarzI car with a cheap clearcoat
-rest of car is factory paint with even cheaper clearcoat (http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6033&stc=1&d=1224096349)
-hood and grill basecoat only brushed by an amateur
-[bumper] brushed by same amateur with $5 paint

mega thanks jeff for the help, and mike i like your style, brother... couple coats of road ick and noone will notice :D!

[RockJock]

Wow! Nice work dude....looking good.

[tim eh?]

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http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6160&stc=1&d=1224944775http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6159&stc=1&d=1224944775
http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6158&stc=1&d=1224944750http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6154&stc=1&d=1224886868


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[e34.535i.sport]

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http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6160&stc=1&d=1224944775http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6159&stc=1&d=1224944775
http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6158&stc=1&d=1224944750http://www.bimmernut.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=6154&stc=1&d=1224886868


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That is an impressive change!!! My hat is off to you sir... I might be following in your footsteps one day, mine isn't rusted, but it's dull as sunday night TV.

[632 Regal]

For a second there I thought you fixed the dent, really cant see it easily. I liked the hood and grill better before you painted it... more character.

[tim eh?]

For a second there I thought you fixed the dent, really cant see it easily. I liked the hood and grill better before you painted it... more character.

:D plenty of character left don't you worry!

[e34.535i.sport]

:d Plenty Of Character Left Don't You Worry!

Lol! :d

[BMWDriver]

What can I say but wow ! A dramatic change.

[tim eh?]

thanks guys! (blush) so long as it stays between the snow and the metal/bondo i'll be happy... i figure we'll find out how good of a job i really did in about 3 months or so. if it comes through ok i'll do it properly next summer.

snowed today... looks like my timing was alright at least!

[RockJock]

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snowed today... looks like my timing was alright at least!

Eh Tim, Snow? God that bites :( . Did any of it stay on the ground? We had +17 deg C today :D rather balmy indeed :p. Hoping I don't see snow until January cuz' I sold the truck and the E34 needs a new set of snow shoes.

You still coming out west Dec/Jan?

[tim eh?]

Eh Tim, Snow? God that bites :( . Did any of it stay on the ground? We had +17 deg C today :D rather balmy indeed :p. Hoping I don't see snow until January cuz' I sold the truck and the E34 needs a new set of snow shoes.

You still coming out west Dec/Jan?

yah eh? bites big it's cold as hell already in the wee hours.

snow didn't stick near me but i saw a couple of cars driving around with a couple inches on the roof at 2pm so it did stick somewhere near... shudder... hope i fixed everything this year...

just ordered my 2 new tires (skimped last year only bought 2 'cause 2 were still ok) yesterday... there is going to be a major lineup for them here because winter tires will be mandatory here starting dec 15th

nokian hakka 5s to match the 2 i bought last year... $170 each holy %$#@.

worth every penny... plenty of things i don't know but something i do know is heavy rwds and traction in harsh winters and pardon the expression but hakka 5s are the **** and i will never buy another brand.... they blew me away last year my car is a snowplough all 4 will be so sweet!

should be out in jan/feb sometime but might be in fernie :( j/k :D... i'll let you know...

-talked to moe last week... funny.... now i know where you really get your handle! it was still a good guess tho dude i nailed your high skool :D - hello to E!

[RockJock]

yah eh? bites big it's cold as hell already in the wee hours.

snow didn't stick near me but i saw a couple of cars driving around with a couple inches on the roof at 2pm so it did stick somewhere near... shudder... hope i fixed everything this year...

just ordered my 2 new tires (skimped last year only bought 2 'cause 2 were still ok) yesterday... there is going to be a major lineup for them here because winter tires will be mandatory here starting dec 15th

nokian hakka 5s to match the 2 i bought last year... $170 each holy %$#@.

worth every penny... plenty of things i don't know but something i do know is heavy rwds and traction in harsh winters and pardon the expression but hakka 5s are the **** and i will never buy another brand.... they blew me away last year my car is a snowplough all 4 will be so sweet!

should be out in jan/feb sometime but might be in fernie :( j/k :D... i'll let you know...

-talked to moe last week... funny.... now i know where you really get your handle! it was still a good guess tho dude i nailed your high skool :D - hello to E!

Dude, that does suck; I’d take -30 deg C and blue skys in Alberta or the NWT over -10 deg C and overcast in Ontario or Quebec any day! Summers are a different story...nothing compares to the pristine crystal clear lakes on the shield.

About E34 winter tires, I’m assuming you’re running them on 15” rims. What size did you go with? I had studded Hakkas on my truck and they were awesome. I need to replace the yokohama guardex 600s on the 535 with a set of hakkas.

……and speaking of high school, in retrospect, Jeff_Spicoli :D might have been a better handle……

keep me posted about your visit…L8R

[tim eh?]

Dude, that does suck; I’d take -30 deg C and blue skys in Alberta or the NWT over -10 deg C and overcast in Ontario or Quebec any day! Summers are a different story...nothing compares to the pristine crystal clear lakes on the shield.


agreed! i can never get warm enough here - i will move back one day there is no doubt in my mind.

i use 205/65/15 no studs... awesome snowmobile - the wheels (first post, 4th pic) came with the car ...and are about due for an encounter with my paintbrush i think...

hmmm... tremclad flat black like the bumper might go nicely... (i really have to start doing something else with my life)

[filip00]

wow, now that's a job well done!!

[Bimmerman]

Came up looking great mate! well done.

[Sam-Son]

Amazing progress Tim
If this is what youve done already I cant wait to see what you have done for the next East Coast E34 Meet:D