Post pics of E30 sedans equipped with diving boards...

[Grimm862]

tucked and texured

That looks realllly good.

[Jordan325iC]

+1

What kind of paint did you use?

[CleanAzzE30z]

Before the BBS RS's and the plastics.




Mariano

[Reynard38]

Thanks for the pics. When I put the car on the lift Thursday for the rear ARB bar install I'm gonna tuck the rear (the front was done by the PO)
I like the look of the bumpers painted body color with the impact strips black. I've got a small paint booth in my basement so that is on my list as well.

[MikeK]

just keep them big, with all those asian women and indian dudes running around, they're bound hit you.

... of course, thats if you dont have either of those two in Oregan... they're worst then terrorists over here.

[robsgotit]

just keep them big, with all those asian women and indian dudes running around, they're bound hit you.

... of course, thats if you dont have either of those two in Oregan... they're worst then terrorists over here.

that statement is sarcastic but very true, the asian woman got me


oh and i used lots of self etching primer, this is important with alum.. and the krylon texured rattle can paint

[MikeK]

im telling you, FBIs gotta get on that.

[Joey Link]

oh and i used lots of self etching primer, this is important with alum.. and the krylon texured rattle can paint

What brand was the primer? Can you list the steps you took in order? Not sure if you're supposed to remove the bumper and paint them, paint them before you tuck them, etc. I appreciate the details; I want mine exactly like yours.

[robsgotit]

remove the bumpers, dont remember the brand of etching primer, any brand as long as its "self etching" will do, sand the bumpers very well i used 400 grit, you could go a bit more coarse if you wanted, clean the bumpers with rubbing alcohol, spray 2-3 coats of primer, and the 3-4 coats of paint, and voila!

[Jand3rson]

Here's my E30 last year with tucked and painted diving boards. The huge oil stains on the driveway are not from my car. :D

[vic_325]

robsgotit- what front spoiler is that?

[KenC]

robsgotit- what front spoiler is that?

it's the stock early 325is spoiler

[Longboardmtk]

Here's mine with untucked diving boards, maybe it will be of some inspiration... (looks interestingly like my sig....)

[Fanzotti]

my 86 eta, tucked and painted

I definately like the newer bumps, then I'd go euro, after that I'd say leave as is for safety reasons but I must say yours do look awesome.

Why doesnt someone get there thinking cap on and build a shock that would still be functional/provide the safety while at the same time tucking them in....is this possible?

[Aptyp]

I think tucking bumpers with air dams are awesome. Made my front look ver slick.

Here's mine.