The 5 Year Restoration - E30 M3 Reborn

[CurrusDei]

You know you've reached a new level of ocd when you are stripping and re-plating new parts :P

Indeed. Nevermind searching the web for hours to find a picture of that fuse box logo.

This is something really incredibly beautiful.

Enjoy every moment what you spend with your car. Day by day you will see the work of your hands. My M3's restoration took seven years, they were the most memorable moments of my life.

Thanks! I've been following your build as well. It is very inspirational. Seven years is quite a long time! I'm sure much of it was spent acquiring parts - and its good you started that long ago because you have some beautiful pieces in your parts bin that are no longer available. Looking forward to seeing your progress as well.

[MukeM3]

This is something really incredibly beautiful.

Enjoy every moment what you spend with your car. Day by day you will see the work of your hands. My M3's restoration took seven years, they were the most memorable moments of my life.

[jhaurimn]

You know you've reached a new level of ocd when you are stripping and re-plating new parts :P

[CurrusDei]

Original door lockbox screws (Phillips head) have been superseded by star bit with whatever finish bmw is using now. It's probably more effective, but it's not original and doesn't look as good.

Thankfully, it isn't immune to a strong dose of muriatic acid. Stripped to bare metal and replated.

New on the left, replated on the right




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[CurrusDei]

Gaskets








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[jwbavalon]

M3 Rebuild

I'll swear I can smell the paint. Now the fun starts. Keep the pictures rolling.

[CurrusDei]

Back.












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[CurrusDei]

Got this shot from OnSite Shine - engine bay next to the shock tower.




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[jhaurimn]

:)

[CurrusDei]

She's coming home today [emoji1360]


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[MukeM3]

I like your style to make things. Nothing has been compromised. All those little details and the accuracy of how you work. One of the best projects I've seen. Thank you when you show it to us.

[CurrusDei]

2.5 Years In... M3 Build Thread...PAINT COMPLETE!

Just ordered a new, old part number (metal) roundel from the Netherlands [emoji1179] Guy has had it for 20 years uninstalled




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[CurrusDei]

Thanks for the compliments. These are the guys doing the coating. They're amazing.

https://onsiteshine.com/

The product they're suing is GTech Crystal Syrum (the pro version, not the lite version available to the public). I purchased and tried out the lite version, which can be buffed off if you mess up. I used it on the inside of the trunk (not the lid, just the floor and walls).

The pro version is serious stuff. Once it cures its so hard it cant be buffed off - it has to be sanded off. I'm not shy about DIYing, but that on a new paint job - I'll leave it to the pros.

[DesertBMW]

We are all jealous

[bradnic]

More details on the coating please :-)
My favorite r3v thread. Seems like I say that at least twice a week lol