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[m3f_McGyversM3]

Yeah, been in the game for a while. That EB is a tough match, just FYI.

Thanks for the heads up

[m3f_McGyversM3]

Picking the car up on Thursday then the fun begins

[m3f_McGyversM3]

Got the glass back in on the vents and rear and the windshield she comes home tomorrow


Opinions wanted: smoke, stock or clears? Currently running clears up front

[m3f_RND1]

First, great work! Second, I vote for stock ambers. I had the front end of my EB painted and it wasn't blended into the doors and I can tell. Can't tell from your pics, but the color looks right. How does the transition from old paint to new look to you? Also, curious how the bumpers match? What paint manufacturer did you use? Finally, how much did all of this set you back?

[m3f_McGyversM3]

First, great work! Second, I vote for stock ambers. I had the front end of my EB painted and it wasn't blended into the doors and I can tell. Can't tell from your pics, but the color looks right. How does the transition from old paint to new look to you? Also, curious how the bumpers match? What paint manufacturer did you use? Finally, how much did all of this set you back?

I'm not doing the body work primarily we have a close family friend that did the work, I only assisted some days after I left work. I can ask about the paint brand.


Trust me although I didn't expect to find anything I studied the car for 15 mins under daylight it's amazing how well it blends!


As far as how much it set me back I picked the car up salvaged title put about $4500 in initial costs including parts and the labor I can't disclose. But I can say I'm still within reason of a e36 m3 on the market in mint condition even if the title is salvaged the work has been documented and speaks for itself. Once I finish it all I'll put together a complete rebuild thread.


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[m3f_RND1]

I'm not doing the body work primarily we have a close family friend that did the work, I only assisted some days after I left work. I can ask about the paint brand.



Trust me although I didn't expect to find anything I studied the car for 15 mins under daylight it's amazing how well it blends!



As far as how much it set me back I picked the car up salvaged title put about $4500 in initial costs including parts and the labor I can't disclose. But I can say I'm still within reason of a e36 m3 on the market in mint condition even if the title is salvaged the work has been documented and speaks for itself. Once I finish it all I'll put together a complete rebuild thread.



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I'm just curious on how much $$ for the paintwork? I understand it's a family friend so won't be a retail price. You're probably paying less for all of that work than I paid for a minor front end respray lol. I was recently quoted $5K - $8K for painting the roof, trunk, quarters, and doors with no bodywork.

[m3f_McGyversM3]

I'm just curious on how much $$ for the paintwork? I understand it's a family friend so won't be a retail price. You're probably paying less for all of that work than I paid for a minor front end respray lol. I was recently quoted $5K - $8K for painting the roof, trunk, quarters, and doors with no bodywork.

Yeah less but the entire job I was told would've normally cost 8k, where are you located?


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[m3f_RND1]

Yeah less but the entire job I was told would've normally cost 8k, where are you located?



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Boston suburbs.

[m3f_McGyversM3]

Boston suburbs.

Ok we in queens ny idk anyone out there in boston


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[m3f_McGyversM3]

Boston suburbs.

You mind sharing pics I'm curious to see the color difference


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[m3f_RND1]

You mind sharing pics I'm curious to see the color difference



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We have family in SI so maybe I need to drive down to your painter?! I'll post up some pics when I get some time. The largest variation in color is rear bumper (plastic) to trunk (metal) transition.

[m3f_McGyversM3]

We have family in SI so maybe I need to drive down to your painter?! I'll post up some pics when I get some time. The largest variation in color is rear bumper (plastic) to trunk (metal) transition.

That's an option, when I see him later I'll give him a heads up. There isn't anyone else who paints the cars in my family and we have 7 bmws collectively


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[m3f_RND1]

Didn't want to hijack your thread so posted pics in my thread.

[m3f_McGyversM3]

The fun I get to have today, starting with the wiring then whatever else


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[m3f_Braymond141]

If the trunk seal is finished, it should be edge to edge at the seam. No gap.