Can I Fix My Paint?

[MikeE30325i]

Tonight i am going to do the licenseplate area, and the rear quarter panels.

[Jscotty]

My trunk is even worse than that! I am going to get a bottle of that stuff today to see if it can do anything for my pathetic looking paint.

[JJe30]

That turned out great. Makes me want to try that on my car

[MikeE30325i]

to all you guys wantiong to do it: DO IT!

i thought my paint was beyond repair and that it would always look horrible, but i was wrong. i cant wait til the whole car is that shiny.

[Mr Deagle]

Now only if you can get rid of the Tic-tac-toe that me and devon made on the hood.

[MikeE30325i]

Now only if you can get rid of the Tic-tac-toe that me and devon made on the hood.

or that demonic star looking thing, or the dog scratches. there is quite a list

[Garageaholic]

wow mike, i'm very impressed. looks great on a black paintjob. Shines like new!

[MikeE30325i]

wow mike, i'm very impressed. looks great on a black paintjob. Shines like new!

Thanks man! I cant wait for the whole car to be done. That is going to be awesome. Doing a little bit more today.

[Hon2BMW]

Try going to Space age paint in Mesa (South of Broadway/Country Club,) they've got a nice selection of professional level products and equipment. they carry the FULL line of Meguires and 3M products. You'll probably end up paying $30 for a bottle of wax, but in my past experience its been worth it.

http://www.spaceagepaint.com/default.aspx

[MikeE30325i]

thanks for that site Hon2BMW!

i will have to go check it out sometime.

[Ender.]

Not too shabby. My car is in need of a serious detail, but first priority is making it run!

[Bimmerista]

Looks good....get her cleaned up, modded up & lets see some pics!

Just a suggestion, I would just kill that 'e' emblem on the trunk.

[MikeE30325i]

But the "e" emblem is oh so bomb!

it makes people wonder what is going on.

If i shadowline the car, i might take it off to keep it clean, but right now i think i will keep it.

[Digitalwave]

Looks good, now imagine how much better it could look if you knew what you were doing and had good products. The stuff that you buy at auto parts store and Wal-Mart is not good by the way, even if its a brand like Meguiars or Zymol.

I would do the rest of the car and I think you'll be really happy with the results. Start with a good washing. Follow it by claying the whole car. Take your time, with paint as dirty as that you could take up to 15 minutes per body panel claying. Follow it with a cutting polish. Follow that with a finish/glaze. Follow that with a wax/sealant. You'll be amazed. It's going to cost at least $100 for that stuff if you buy anything half way decent. It's also FAR easier to get good results using a random orbital buffer. Ask around, I am sure someone in your area would let you borrow theirs. DON'T use a high speed buffer, leave that for the pros.

[backtrail69]

Thank you for doing this. You are finally getting it I think..