bodykit, respraying...

[flowerofcarnage]

hi everyone...i'm driving a E28 and i'm planning to respray it... so any good suggestions on where should i go...and i was also thinking of getting bodykit before i go for the spraying...so i don't really know details on how to do this..need some help on where to get it...can i do both at one place? how much does it roughly cost? mmmm...and just any other suggestions on it... anything else? would really appreciate the help...thanx

 

[kevster30]

You could try my regular paintshop, PRO-GARAGE. The results on my car and ichiwan2's ride should bear testimony to the quality of their work.

I also know of a source that can provide a fibreglass copy of the E28 M5 bodykit if you are serious.

PM me for details.

Cheers!

 

[E28driver]

IMHO the only bodykit that looks good on an E28 is the M Tecnik one. However they are rare and I have been quoted 2-3k for a geniune one, if you can even get hold of it. Then you'd have to get at least 16" rims for the car to look right. So all in, 4-5k before spraying costs.

Unless of course you are talking about the fiberglas jobbies. I would advise against them, too brittle.

As for where to go to do respray, I am sure the resident experts will soon chime in, or do a search of the archives.

As for respray costs, anywhere from RM2800-3500. On the other hand I know of an E24 Alpina currently undergoing a bare metal respray (scrape off old paint until bare metal) that takes a few months and costs RM8k.

You pays your money and you takes your choice...

 

[jeffreyewe]

Originally posted by kevster30@Mar 23 2005, 11:36 PM
You could try my regular paintshop, PRO-GARAGE. The results on my car and ichiwan2's ride should bear testimony to the quality of their work.

Hey...don't forget about my ride too

 

[OSFlanker]

Originally posted by jeffreyewe@Mar 23 2005, 11:57 PM
Hey...don't forget about my ride too

Nobody wants to know where taxi get re-sprayed lah! :nyehehe: muahaha


Looks like the flower wants to be poisoned! E28 M-tech stuff quite hard to find, but normal parts like doors, fenders, bumpers can still find.

 

[ichiwan2]

Bodykit
Original equipment are usually best in terms of quality of finish. You might be able to find them at some of the spare-parts shops, such as Bomin or CSS. The owner of CSS has an e28 527e with Mtec bodykit. Both have a lot of new old stock.

Alternatively, go for fibreglass - my experience with Bumifibre was not good. The finishing by Bumifibre was unsatisfactory and the did take too long to rectify. Even then, the work was rough. Fortunately, my painter had good fibreglass finishers. I am sure other members will chip in with their recommendations for fibreglass fabricators.

Does your car have a lot of rust? Check the floor boards too. If yes, I cannot recommend my painter. If no rust, I probably can.

PM me if you need details.

Some links for you

http://www.m535i.org/pics.html

http://www.fantasycars.com/sedans/html/b10e28.html

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/bmwe28/join?

http://users.tpg.com.au/schrick/E28%20history.htm

 

[jeffreyewe]

Originally posted by OSFlanker+Mar 24 2005, 12:02 AM-->QUOTE (OSFlanker @ Mar 24 2005, 12:02 AM)

 

[shaifulo]

good to know that you plan to upkeep the car....e28 is a great looking car w/ or w/out the kit. btw, i'm awaiting the completion of the spray job on my car...should be ready next week. fingers crossed & hope all is well.......wud share you the result later. most forummers know the place in subang and i've seen nice jobs done on many cars there.

 

[magicfox]

This is the car of CSS owner. Let me know if you'd like to check it out... or even test drive it...

btw... all original parts on this car...

btw.. ichiwan2... u know CSS owner??

 

[ichiwan2]

Originally posted by magicfox@Mar 23 2005, 12:07 PM

btw.. ichiwan2... u know CSS owner??

Know in the sense that he is my main parts supplier/procurer.

AFAIK, he does not, now, want to sell his e28, after he changed the calipers to e32 calipers. Braking performance is much better. Then again, I suppose if the offer is good enough, he might take up the offer.

 

[magicfox]

Originally posted by ichiwan2+Mar 24 2005, 10:05 AM-->QUOTE (ichiwan2 @ Mar 24 2005, 10:05 AM)

 

[ridrahim]

Originally posted by kevster30@Mar 23 2005, 11:36 PM
You could try my regular paintshop, PRO-GARAGE. The results on my car and ichiwan2's ride should bear testimony to the quality of their work.

Bro,

Where's PRO-GARAGE..? Location... :yes:
Thanks...

 

[flowerofcarnage]

thanx for all the information....i am serious about gettin the bodykit, and i memang have to respray because of some deep scratches...but i'm not in a rush to get it done yet...hopefully if everything goes well somewhere in the next 3 months or so...

just surveying at the moment...trying to understand more about the types of bodykits and which should be the best option la....

by the way...i can't afford very pricey stuff...not working la...

 

[kahar]

Originally posted by flowerofcarnage@Mar 25 2005, 10:21 AM
by the way...i can't afford very pricey stuff...not working la...

how come i sense there wld b some generous forummers in ere gonna respond to dat, tsk tsk tsk ....

btw, dat grace period shld suffice, cos by the time u get wat u really want plus time to order yada yada, its already 3 mths ... best wishes

rgds, B)
kahar abdullah