Evening everybody,
I'm proud to say that I can finally call myself an e30 owner! As a kid growing up, I loved these cars, especially the M3 my pediatrician drove.
Picked it up from an awesome guy who knows his BMW's, and is also a member here. I'm very thankful to have had the pleasure to deal with someone who actually knows their stuff and is generally a great individual.
So far, I've only replaced the pop out latches (it didn't come with any) and re-blacked the rear bumper. Was going to do all the black trim and the front, but the sun went away and it got cold. I also thought it might rain so I decided it best wait for another day. Here are some before and afters though. I used kiwi leather dye, a microfiber towel and a soft foam applicator to spread any excess and help even out the general application. It's actually a lot easier to do on VW trim as they have a texture to them, where as the BMW plastic is very smooth/slick. After some extra fine steel wool and multiple coats, it took however and I think cam out pretty well, especially considering how many little nicks and scratches this bumper has.
That's all for now! Timing belt/water pump is coming up in about two weeks, then it's time to start having some fun. (well, saving some money for parts, then having fun :devil:)
I'll update after the belt is done and I give her a proper wash/detail.
I'm proud to say that I can finally call myself an e30 owner! As a kid growing up, I loved these cars, especially the M3 my pediatrician drove.
Picked it up from an awesome guy who knows his BMW's, and is also a member here. I'm very thankful to have had the pleasure to deal with someone who actually knows their stuff and is generally a great individual.
So far, I've only replaced the pop out latches (it didn't come with any) and re-blacked the rear bumper. Was going to do all the black trim and the front, but the sun went away and it got cold. I also thought it might rain so I decided it best wait for another day. Here are some before and afters though. I used kiwi leather dye, a microfiber towel and a soft foam applicator to spread any excess and help even out the general application. It's actually a lot easier to do on VW trim as they have a texture to them, where as the BMW plastic is very smooth/slick. After some extra fine steel wool and multiple coats, it took however and I think cam out pretty well, especially considering how many little nicks and scratches this bumper has.
That's all for now! Timing belt/water pump is coming up in about two weeks, then it's time to start having some fun. (well, saving some money for parts, then having fun :devil:)
I'll update after the belt is done and I give her a proper wash/detail.
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