1983 Henna Red 323i

[kdevitt]

so for the most part you can just sand it all off? I need to do this to my car as I don't have an mtech kit to cover it up. Cool article btw

Yep exactly - I needed to remove some of it off near the rear valance when I was doing the work myself. Came off ok - was slightly rubbery in texture.

[325ix]

so for the most part you can just sand it all off? I need to do this to my car as I don't have an mtech kit to cover it up. Cool article btw

[kdevitt]

A quick shot of the magazine article!

[kdevitt]

That is a great looking car. I love the color and the mtech 1 kit. Did you ever find out how to remove the pebble finish stuff bmw puts on the lower pannels? Good luck with the rest of your project.

I wanted to keep the pebble effect - and I actually found a link for the exact paint when in work one day - and haven't been able to find it since! The guys used schulz paint/sealant on the underbody and around the skirts, which is kind of similar - not exact. I was able to sand off most of it when I needed to get back to metal though.

I'm not too worried now as it'll be covered up - and protected. The skirts are being bonded on - I didn't want any unnecessary holes being put into a car of its age :D

[White325is]

COLOR MATCHED EURO BUMPERS!!! That shits hot..

[325ix]

That is a great looking car. I love the color and the mtech 1 kit. Did you ever find out how to remove the pebble finish stuff bmw puts on the lower pannels? Good luck with the rest of your project.

[BoxDriver86]

This is a great write-up! Congrats to you for doing it right and hopefully giving folks the stones to get involved in thier own bodywork! Thanks for the accurate and informative write-up.

[kdevitt]

Heres the money shot for me so far...

Will be changing the exhaust eventually!

[kdevitt]

You sir are doing this the right way. Can't wait to see the finished project!

Thanks! Was in to see the car on Saturday and its looking great. The rear valance didn't turn out so good - it wasn't in great condition to begin with, so I'll more than likely end up buying a brand new one sooner or later.

Car won its first award already too :D Got progress car of the month in Total BMW magazine - not sure if you guys receive it! Some much needed meguiars goodies to add to my collection :)

[Beastolizer]

You sir are doing this the right way. Can't wait to see the finished project!

[Court M3]

Just keeps getting better!

[kdevitt]

A few more updates - all the parts for the car are painted now, so its just a case of reassembly!

[kdevitt]

Some good quality photos - the glass is going back in now.

[Court M3]

Coming along nicely :up:

[kdevitt]

A few more photos off the camera phone - still waiting for better photos!!