Casa de Mesa’s M3 color change from blue to blue

[Casa de Mesa]

I reached the maximum number of 30 pics in the prior post (didn't know there was a max) so here are the final pics.

And the final product. They used the early spring sun to help speed up the curing process. In these direct sunlight photo, the car almost looks Miami Blue:








The final finish on the car is above factory level - there is absolutely no orange peel on the car.




For those that have asked about what goes into painting a car like this, hopefully this give you an idea.

[bigjae46]

Awesome! Thanks for posting the pics. I've been thinking about DIYing a color change on my car to techno violet, this will definitely help.

[Casa de Mesa]

Awesome! Thanks for posting the pics. I've been thinking about DIYing a color change on my car to techno violet, this will definitely help.

Yeah man! Keep us posted, I'm a huge fan of color changes

[heinzboehmer]

Awesome! Thanks for posting the pics. I've been thinking about DIYing a color change on my car to techno violet, this will definitely help.

Dooo it. I'm in for the pics

[Casa de Mesa]

A couple of cool shots I wanted to add. Heading to pickup the painted diffuser today.

[akshon]

Looks stunning. Once this thing is fine polished and ceramic coated it will be even better.

[bigjae46]

Wow!

[M Roels]

Damn.. what an amazing build this is 😍
Thinking of what colors to choose to repaint my Topaz blue M3 is keeping my head busy, and you choosing to paint your car this amazing SharkBlue makes it even harder.
Also a big LSB fan btw but this SB color is something else 🤩
Amazing job with the rebuild, upgrades and taking your time posting this on here.
Still waiting for that SB & LSB side by side photo. 😬

[Casa de Mesa]

Ha! Thank you for the kind words! It was a labor of love, that's for sure. Highly recommend it if you've got the time and desire to take it on!

If you know anyone with an LSB car in the NC area, would absolutely love to line the cars up side by side!

[M Roels]

Casa de Mesa did you also consider BMW Misano Blue Metallic in your choice of color? Because I just found someone’s instagram through facebook who has redone his E46 M3 in that color 😅 it also looks a lot like LSB.
Wish I could see all the M3s together. LSB - SB - MBM just to see what I would like the most 😂

[Casa de Mesa]

Finally got my Burkhart Engineering (happybuyitnow / Amoeba Wings) diffuser installed. Love it. The paint shop nailed the paint lines.

The install is about as janky as it gets. Those metal tabs are just an absolute joke. But it's on... With some massaging, I was able to get it lined up nearly perfect everywhere. Side to side gap is good and the top edge of the diffuser is flush with the rear bumper face. I'm happyiboughtit.

[Casa de Mesa]

Casa de Mesa did you also consider BMW Misano Blue Metallic in your choice of color? Because I just found someone’s instagram through facebook who has redone his E46 M3 in that color 😅 it also looks a lot like LSB.
Wish I could see all the M3s together. LSB - SB - MBM just to see what I would like the most 😂

Hey M Roels I saw that car when I was considering the respray. He did a hell of a nice job with the car, a total rotisserie redo. I do love that color, but wanted a nonmetallic color.

I wish I could see all the colors together too, lol 😂 Still haven't gotten the car next to an LSB car yet.

[heinzboehmer]

Hey M Roels I saw that car when I was considering the respray. He did a hell of a nice job with the car, a total rotisserie redo. I do love that color, but wanted a nonmetallic color.

I wish I could see all the colors together too, lol 😂 Still haven't gotten the car next to an LSB car yet.

You should get yours next to my Topaz, maybe you'll like my blue

[Casa de Mesa]

You should get yours next to my Topaz, maybe you'll like my blue

OMG, lol 😂😆🤣

Funny thing is, I have the roof panel from the car still painted in Topaz. I saw it the other day (after not seeing it for a while) and thought to myself... "That's a nice blue."

Ha!

[heinzboehmer]

OMG, lol 😂😆🤣

Funny thing is, I have the roof panel from the car still painted in Topaz. I saw it the other day (after not seeing it for a while) and thought to myself... "That's a nice blue."

Ha!

Lol. Some days I go in the garage and think the same. Other days I go in and think it looks so boring. Topaz is such a polarizing color.

Car looks great man! Hope you're enjoying it.