My Satin Black E30 Project

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maz72
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:06 pm

Well this is my newly purchased E30 320i SE. I know its not what you call OEM but to me its all about personal preferance.

It does need a few things but over time it will have bits carried out to make it unique

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The only bit of the car i dont like is the interior so im on the lookout.

I hope you like it
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andrew320i
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 7:31 pm

With all that black I recon tinted windows would look good! 8)
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:37 pm

thought has crossed my mind already there is lots more that needs to be done first but i own a cavalier turbo thats all tinted up and its black so dont know if i will do the same
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:38 pm

maz72 wrote:i own a cavalier turbo thats all tinted up and its black so dont know if i will do the same
Pics? 8)
maz72
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:41 pm

ok on the case
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:47 pm

I'm planning to paint my track car this kind of black, what kind of paint did you use and how much prep did you undertake ?

Nice work by the way. :D
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:49 pm

its like steviebmw's car winkeye
maz72
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:49 pm

Topblag wrote:I'm planning to paint my track car this kind of black, what kind of paint did you use and how much prep did you undertake ?

Nice work by the way. :D
i have no idea i bought (well swapped) my old car for it today that lad i got it off had it like that aswell sorry i cant help u hun
maz72
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 8:57 pm

pics asked for by andrew320i


hw she looked to look 2007
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i bought her with out the lump,gearbox,transferbox and prop looking like this

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after meny hours of hard work and meny sware words this her today

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Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:37 pm

loving the matte black! i think you should keep the clear glass. will be a bit too much black. maybe paint the rocker cover and intake manifold matte black. engine bay has gotta match :cool:
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andrew320i
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:41 pm

That is a sweet looking Cav! 8)
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Thu Nov 04, 2010 11:48 pm

Topblag wrote:I'm planning to paint my track car this kind of black, what kind of paint did you use and how much prep did you undertake ?

Nice work by the way. :D
A mate of mine has sprayed his E36 tourer satin black using rattle cans and it looks bloody good! Satin black & matt black is a really easy colour to do a DIY respray! Just make sure you give it a good wet&dry rub down and do a good job with the primer! 8) Here's a pic -
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Sat Nov 06, 2010 9:07 am

I know a lot of people don't like Momo Arrow's on E30's but I think they suit the shape,
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