And so it begins...UPDATE: 9/13

[Lair]

Nice work. You guys aren't wasting any time, either.

[Garageaholic]

Scott, Looks great. Can't wait to see the whole thing when it's done. Keep it coming!

[AdironRider]

Man thats really comign along! Talked to Jeff as well and he just plain forgot to bring the Bentley back. Called him up and hes bringing it back this weekend sometime.

[silversleeper]

i wish i had the time and money to do something like that. it would be fun (well, seeing the end result) and i would take a lot of pride in it. its like having a brand new car.

[KangamangusDriver]

exellent scott!!!

Awesome to see you are squirting the vert!! Cant wait to see it in person!

I assume you are trying to get it ready for show and shine?

Keep up the good work!

[Bimmerfanatik]

It'll be at the show n shine - painted or not! :)

In all fairness, this isn't very expensive to do - I'm into primer, sandpaper, tape and plastic for about $100 right now. I'm shooting for under $600. Since it's spread out, it's even easier to afford.

I recommend this to anyone that has the space and the determination to do it!

[Dave]

It'll be at the show n shine - painted or not! :)

In all fairness, this isn't very expensive to do - I'm into primer, sandpaper, tape and plastic for about $100 right now. I'm shooting for under $600. Since it's spread out, it's even easier to afford.

I recommend this to anyone that has the space and the determination to do it!

And most importantly - THE TIME!!!!

[MikeE30325i]

It'll be at the show n shine - painted or not! :)

In all fairness, this isn't very expensive to do - I'm into primer, sandpaper, tape and plastic for about $100 right now. I'm shooting for under $600. Since it's spread out, it's even easier to afford.

I recommend this to anyone that has the space and the determination to do it!

i will keep you in mind becaus my current 325es is in bad shape body wise and after i purchase another e30 i want to make it shine so i will ask you if i have any questions about anything. it probably wont be for a few months though.

[Bimmerfanatik]

And most importantly - THE TIME!!!!

In all fairness, it hasn't taken us that long. Call it 20-25 hours tops.
REMINDER: This is for a car that is relatively rust free and straight. Add some dents and dings and some rust/rot - and it can get lengthy. I had a fairly straight car to being with.

[MA325is88]

Ive got another cabby this guy can practice on!! hint hint....I can bring it sunda on the trailer and leave it.

[bmwsmurf]

Jeezus Scott you never fail to amaze me.

Can't wait to see more pics. Just out of curiosity, what kind of paint are you planning to use?

From what I hear, it makes a big difference what manufacturer of paint you buy, and matching generic paints and primers that don't go together can give you not so good results.

Lucky you had no rust.. I've seen people mix and apply fiberglass before, it is impossible to smooth down and it dries with all kinds of air pockets.

[AdironRider]

Fiberglass work isnt that hard as long as you dont rush things. It just takes fucking forever to sand it smooth.

[Bimmerfanatik]

lol - bring it up, Ray - might as well, eh?

I may hold off spraying the paint until after the show - there's a few more things I want to get done before the paint goes on and I don't know if I'll have the time to do it before then. We'll see.

As for paint - only name brand top shelf stuff is going on, and lots of it. At least 3 coats of paint, and at least 4 coats of clear. All will be sprayed with a top quality spray gun and compressor.

I'm not aiming or expecting a flawless paint job, but it's going to be damn nice!

[parkerbink]

Looking good Scott!

[MA325is88]

I'm told Spies-Hecker is the way to go as far as paint.

Scott YGPM