Sneek peak: Extreme paint reconditioning of a Bimmer
07-13-2006, 03:19 AM
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Sneek peak: Extreme paint reconditioning of a Bimmer
I usually don't post cars unless they are purginate to the forum I am posting them on, but honesly I have spent so much time and effort on this one that I just want to share. Here is a little sneek peak..
This is what I had to start with, 18 year old stock paint... Swirled, scratched, oxidized and abused for the cars life
Here are two half and halfs comparing a finished side against the orginal paint...
Here is the finished side in direct sunlight. Pretty defect free for a 18 year old paint job, I think...
I am out of town until Saturday, I'll try to post some complete before and afters then, if anybody is intrested. Otherwise, I'll just leave it at this..
This is what I had to start with, 18 year old stock paint... Swirled, scratched, oxidized and abused for the cars life
Here are two half and halfs comparing a finished side against the orginal paint...
Here is the finished side in direct sunlight. Pretty defect free for a 18 year old paint job, I think...
I am out of town until Saturday, I'll try to post some complete before and afters then, if anybody is intrested. Otherwise, I'll just leave it at this..
07-13-2006, 10:22 PM
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Thanks Agent1, here is the follow up on the entire car for those intrested...
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...376#post122376
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/sho...376#post122376
07-14-2006, 04:35 AM
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Hey -- that looks fantastic !
would love to see your pics here, and a description of your process.
Always love to see a good writeup like this - better than buying a magazine. - please post up any more pics you have !
would love to see your pics here, and a description of your process.
Always love to see a good writeup like this - better than buying a magazine. - please post up any more pics you have !
07-14-2006, 08:46 PM
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Some random afters...
Here is a couple afters in the garage, the second one is my favorite because the reflection is so clear you can see the indvidual popcorns in my popcorn ceiling...
Engine before
Engine after
Some of the completed interior
Here is a couple afters in the garage, the second one is my favorite because the reflection is so clear you can see the indvidual popcorns in my popcorn ceiling...
Engine before
Engine after
Some of the completed interior
Looks great!
07-19-2006, 11:42 PM
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Fantastic !!!
thanks for posting up the details -0- I checked the other thread you indicated. Just love to see great work like that and pick up some good ideas. Thank you !
thanks for posting up the details -0- I checked the other thread you indicated. Just love to see great work like that and pick up some good ideas. Thank you !
07-20-2006, 12:12 PM
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fastskyline, no problem.....
bugman, thanks for the compliments...
Also, thanks to everybody who has taken the time to give me a compliment, it does mean a lot
bugman, thanks for the compliments...
Also, thanks to everybody who has taken the time to give me a compliment, it does mean a lot
07-20-2006, 12:17 PM
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fastskyline, no problem.....
bugman, thanks for the compliments...
Also, thanks to everybody who has taken the time to give me a compliment, it does mean a lot
bugman, thanks for the compliments...
Also, thanks to everybody who has taken the time to give me a compliment, it does mean a lot
07-20-2006, 12:40 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06
awesome job, i have a job like this coming up next week. Im doing a car for a wedding thats going to be next weekend. Looks like a lot of work adn sweat went into that.