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A few of you were around when Duke had Operation Hartge so I put a little different spin on things. Anyway, when we first got the car I thought I could fix the paint, but after a couple of spins with the buffer I threw in the towel! So, Phil and I stripped the car down and sent her out for a complete paint job. The e28 is such an easy car to strip down!!! They are like Legos. So, here are some "before" pictures. Of course "Sweetie" is in charge and is our Superintendent.

Pics:

Wow. Can't wait to do that myself!

Did you seriously tape over the front bumper for a respray?

Kyle in NO wrote:Did you seriously tape over the front bumper for a respray?

I'm guessing it's just so it wouldn't get scratched.

Did you seriously tape over the front bumper for a respray?

No, I tape the bumper when I take out the headlights so I don't scratch it.

Whew.....

Blue painters tape is your best friend when re-essembling, I always keep it in stock!

I love bahama beige. It's going to look great!

looks to me like Sweetie ain't superintendin' nothin. She (he?)'s dreaming about going for a drive in the backseat.

john

looks to me like Sweetie ain't superintendin' nothin. She (he?)'s dreaming about going for a drive in the backseat.

Sweetie (she) is a long standing member of the Local 151 K9 Auto Restoration Union and was on a "mandatory" union break.

Pardon my painting ignorance, but, will you strip the decals and then add a new set? or are you able to leave them and "fade" the new paint up to them?

That is such a cool car. Superb colours.

go4carter wrote:Pardon my painting ignorance, but, will you strip the decals and then add a new set? or are you able to leave them and "fade" the new paint up to them?

That is such a cool car. Superb colours.

The decals have to be removed and replaced for a proper job.

Yes, what Brett said. The decals were what presented the biggest problem as someone had painted the side of the car and masked them off so there was a big ridge. Sucky, very sucky.

RonP wrote:Yes, what Brett said. The decals were what presented the biggest problem as someone had painted the side of the car and masked them off so there was a big ridge. Sucky, very sucky.

It's Brent, not Brett, Dick face

bkbimmer wrote:

RonP wrote:Yes, what Brett said. The decals were what presented the biggest problem as someone had painted the side of the car and masked them off so there was a big ridge. Sucky, very sucky.

It's Brent, not Brett, Dick face

He'll make a note of it, fuckface!

Brett, what a chick name.

It's Brent, not Brett, Dick face

Got it, Frank!

Frankly, if I had feelings, they would be so hurt right now

The funny thing is that my middle name is Ron, why is it that all Rons are Dicks or pussies, I'm pretty sure your a Dick, because you like to fuck people over with those high prices. I guess that makes me a pussy since I can't get those kind of prices

As for the rest of you crotch goblins, have a swell day

Brent

Just back from the paint shop. They did an incredible job. Now comes the hard part...putting it back together without scratching the car!!!

How long did they have it and who did it?!

Looks sexy!

Can't wait to see it all done.

A local guy that also did the M5 that Chas now owns (aka: the $500 M5).

He had it for a couple of weeks. We caught him in a slow period and he put all of his guys on it and banged it out for us....quick. It came out beautiful and much better than I had expected.

Does he have time to do a red one?

Did you get my PM, BTW?

Does he have time to do a red one?

Did you get my PM, BTW?

Yep, and yep. I will try to get some shipped from Germany with my wheels. Hopefully they will be here in the next couple of weeks.

Looks nice Ron,. I will be looking forward to some in progress photographs hint hint hint. I love that color too .

Looks nice Ron,. I will be looking forward to some in progress photographs hint hint hint. I love that color too .

Thanks, Johnny. I will do my best to keep a photo journal of the progress. We have just decided to pull the motor so we can make the car just perfect!

I love that color. Something is wrong with me.

It looks awesome Ron!

Beautiful! I'm am SO excited to see this car come together!

I'm pretty fond of the color too... More pictures!! I can't wait to see this come together.

What color is that?

Someone mentioned Bahama Beige, but my Bahama Beige doesn't look that good....

Looks very good though, waiting for reassembled pictures.