Got my M3 back!

[Simon]

After being with out the M3 for 3 weeks, I had it back today, it's been in having some bodywork sorted, it's had the rusty scuttle repaired, lower rear valence cut out and new part put in, part of one rear arch cut out and replaced, evo lip spoiler fitted, and painted as well as the front bumper re-painted, lower panel (underneath the grill) re-painted, rear spoiler re-painted, and all 4 arches rubbed down re-painted and stone-guarded, well chuffed with the standard of work, total cost Ԛ£650!

Here some before pics of the scuttle..





And here's some after pics...
The brown residue is just waxoil, plenty of it has been used too!





And here's the before pics of the rear valence, no after pics due to the rear bumper being re-fitted..





I'm off for a drive!

[JAMZ]

Lol..

Enjoy..

[M3Imy]

I was without mine for 7 months! such a nice feeling driving it agan after a break.

[Richy325iTouring]

nice one si
i prob be at the meet tomoz but in a transit asnd it will be on route to scots so i have a looksey then and i got a present for you

[Simon]

nice one si
i prob be at the meet tomoz but in a transit asnd it will be on route to scots so i have a looksey then and i got a present for you

Nice one, do you want me to bring the interior with me? And I have all the interior parts from the boot too, do you want them?

[Richy325iTouring]

yea ok
thaks


i got some doouble sided tape as well simular to the evo sport that goes round the headlights if your interested
gona do it to nemo
subtle but effective

just remebered wont be in the transit i be in the ducato
all sign written up but still a shed lol

[Demlotcrew]

Good work mate!

A

[Danstable]

My scuttle is in a very similar condition to yours, just wondering how much it might cost to cut out a small section, repair and re-paint? Just a rough estimation is all I'm after if anyone has an idea.

[c76jon]

lookin good simon
glad you are happy with it
good price too !!!

it will be haevier now tho!!!

john

[Simon]

lookin good simon
glad you are happy with it
good price too !!!

it will be haevier now tho!!!

john

Thought you were away on hols!?

Richy, are you definitely coming up tomorrow? Reason I ask is because I will be bringing the 2 cars if so

[nav786]

looks good job mate. enjoy it now

[Simon]

My scuttle is in a very similar condition to yours, just wondering how much it might cost to cut out a small section, repair and re-paint? Just a rough estimation is all I'm after if anyone has an idea.

I've heard some scary quotes when it comes to scuttle repairs, when the guy who did mine gave me the quote I was very surprised! If the rust is anywhere near the windscreen surround, then the windscreen will have to come out, and also the dashboard may have to be removed, I think the guy who did mine would probably charge about Ԛ£200 for just a scuttle repair like mine.

[325SME]

Nice one Si, look forward to seeing it tomorrow!

[gazm3]

Looks a good job that Simon.

Did you do some of the prep work, ie taking the car apart?.

Very good price 2.

[Simon]

Looks a good job that Simon.

Did you do some of the prep work, ie taking the car apart?.

Very good price 2.

Hi Gareth, it is a very good job, you can't tell it's been done!

I did no prep work myself, they did all the work!

[Danstable]

Simon, I have a hole well below the windscreen, it is completely hidden with the bonnet shut, basically located just under the back corner of the bonnet.

[Simon]

Simon, I have a hole well below the windscreen, it is completely hidden with the bonnet shut, basically located just under the back corner of the bonnet.

Should easily be done without removing the windscreen then, the only problem is finding someone who can do a good job!

[Danstable]

Yeah, not really something I want to trust the local backstreet boys with! Any rough idea on cost?

[Simon]

Yeah, not really something I want to trust the local backstreet boys with! Any rough idea on cost?

I reckon the guy that did mine would probably charge about Ԛ£200, maybe less, it was the biggest job on the car, new scuttle from BMW is Ԛ£30, unless you want to cut one out of a car in a breakers, but for Ԛ£30 it's not worth it really!

[Jesus325iTouring]

Lovely bit of bodywork there Simon,I didn't realise your M3 needed any doing
I just presumed it was a minter,if it wasn't,i take it it is now

[gazm3]

Simon loves a bit of Rust!

[Richy325iTouring]

lookin good simon
glad you are happy with it
good price too !!!

it will be haevier now tho!!!

john

Thought you were away on hols!?

Richy, are you definitely coming up tomorrow? Reason I ask is because I will be bringing the 2 cars if so

definitely m8
be in a van though but it has to be done