Archie's M3 'NEW PAINT'

[archie]

Just dropped off my M3 today. So stoked to be getting it completely re-painted. Gonna look sooooo nice when it's finished!
I will be uploading lots of pictures here as the car is in the shop. Was told it would take 3 to four weeks til I get it back.:D
Stay tuned...

Before shots

[Streichholzschächtelchen]

I don't see whats too horrible about the paint but awesome man!

[archie]

I don't see whats too horrible about the paint but awesome man!

The PO was great on servicing the motor but not good with the paint. The hood,roof,trunk and wing are wasted. Hard to tell but it's shot.:(

[Cha Ching]

archie, I'm in SoCal & looking to have my car re-painted as well. I will be watching your thread with interest, since I need info on specifics like cost & location?

[archie]

archie, I'm in SoCal & looking to have my car re-painted as well. I will be watching your thread with interest, since I need info on specifics like cost & location?

Sure, Jim East and Son Auto Body is in Orange since 1976 and a COMPLETE re paint with Glasurit paint is costing me $3,500

[Cha Ching]

thanks archie, while the work is getting done, will you be able to post progress pics? Also, what made you choose this shop?

[archie]

thanks archie, while the work is getting done, will you be able to post progress pics? Also, what made you choose this shop?

I will be posting many.
A friend of mine who owns a Mercedes repair shop referred me to them.Been sending all his customers there for years.
Just father and son,they've been in business since 1976.Just them two,nobody else is works there.
They only work on Porsche,Mercedes and BMW's and they only shoot with Glasurit paint.Cant get any better than that.

[markseven]

Sure, Jim East and Son Auto Body is in Orange since 1976 and a COMPLETE re paint with Glasurit paint is costing me $3,500

I love your car as-is - can't wait to see it when it's done. $3500 seems like a good price - are they pulling the glass and door panels, etc.?

[THE FEZMAN]

cant wait to see it done.

[M42Technik]

Looking forward to the pictures! When you say a complete repaint, are they doing engine bay, doorsills, inner trunk, the whole nine yards complete? Or not as extensive?

[THE FEZMAN]

for 3500 thats just the out side and maybe the door jambs.

[YAN-3]

thats it, Vlad make room in the shop im dropping my car off for a respray as well! lol

good luck Shant. Im sure youll keep us posted. is the motor coming out as well for the engine bay?

[MonkeyMadness]

You are going to tape off the 1st Annual ArchiesFest sticker? Right!

[archie]

This is pretty much only a re paint for the price,$3,500. My door jams,engine and trunk compartment are pretty clean. Wouldnt of even re painted the car had the PO taken care of the paint a little bit better.

Day 2
6/22/10

[cactusjacks1]

Shant,
What's going on here? Looks like he circled a spot initially to work on, then in the other picture, hasn't worked on it yet?