Archie's M3 'NEW PAINT'

[archie]

Are you going to have them paint the lower bits in subdued gloss to look original?.
When my car was repainted it was with the same high gloss as the rest of the body. I don't mind...I sometimes think it looks better.

It will be painted gloss also. I do not like the flat look one bit.

[george graves]

3500 for a good paint job is cheap.

I refuse to believe this - mostly because it scares me.

[archie]

I refuse to believe this - mostly because it scares me.

George,dont be scared.It's gonna be alright,I promise.;)

[Inline Sex]

sound like violet on willy wonka. Lol!

u calling me fat?

[MR 325]

The window trim and locks are still installed...

[archie]

u calling me fat?

lol! My bad, I mean Veruca Salt.

The window trim and locks are still installed...

Checking on the door locks tomorrow and the window trim is staying on.We discussed them this morning and we both agreed that they are easily damaged when removed.

[george graves]

George,dont be scared.It's gonna be alright,I promise.;)

Thanks. I try to pay attention to these threads so I can pick up pointers on prepping my own car.

Is that anything special that you stuffed into the window molding? Or would some 22 to 18 gauge wire work just as well?

[8380 Labs]

Checking on the door locks tomorrow and the window trim is staying on.We discussed them this morning and we both agreed that they are easily damaged when removed.

really?

[archie]

really?

The painter is aware of how easily damaged the window trim is upon removal. Yesterday he asked if I wanted them taken off or kept on and masked. I've never attempted to remove window trim before and I know that the trim is easily damaged and hard to find especially for the M. So yesterday I decided to just have them stay on,risk of being damaged and all.
The car is red already so it wouldn't really be too much of an issue with them painted on but speaking with a member on this forum today,he gave me some pointers on how to remove them. So I think I will attempt to take them off on my own before the car gets sprayed.
I actually was happy that the painter had asked me first before attempting to take them off and damaging them. He knew already that the trim on these cars are so easily damaged and rare.

[Eric Giles]

Yes, definitely remove the window trim. Just take your time and it can easily be removed without damaging anything.

[george graves]

I know that the trim is easily damaged and hard to find especially for the M.

It's the same as all e30's IIRC.

[Butler]

$3,500 sounds like a steal.


Glasurit is great quality paint. Its going to look fantastic.

[europeanplates]

3500.00 Sounds great and the work looks real good. If only I could find a shop here in Seattle at that price.

TY

[archie]

It's the same as all e30's IIRC.

You know that's what I thought when I was told this. I was wanting to research that but hey know now I.
Thanks George!

[THE FEZMAN]

looks fine to me.