New Lease of Life

[rpmnut]

Thought I'd share my excitement with you guys on this forum.....After debating with myself for weeks and weeks last month, I finally took the dive and sent my UDM in for a complete body restoration.Iron out some dents here & there, replace bits and pieces that have discoloured/worn out and to put a new coat of paint on the ol' gal....here's some pics of the job so far:View attachment 17704View attachment 17706View attachment 17705The guys at the paintshop tell me I should have the car back in a week. Can't wait!

 

[Eggie86]

Good luck with your resto bro. Waiting to see the end results. :top:

 

[JFT63]

Bro, post the pics when its done....good luck

 

[bmw7833]

Sent u a PM, bro.

 

[rpmnut]

Thanks guys...will post pics when the ol' gal is ready to roll once again

bmw7833 - got your PM. Just replied!

 

[bmw7833]

Thanks guys...will post pics when the ol' gal is ready to roll once again

bmw7833 - got your PM. Just replied!

Sure sure.

We are same, hahhahh..

Still keep eying.

 

[alantiong]

dont we all spend too much time here.. LOL

 

[JFT63]

dont we all spend too much time here.. LOL

Since we have the common interest, why not...hehe..am actually excited to read comments from sifus here...

 

[rpmnut]

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Almost done....almost done....

She's looking so damn good it hurts! LOL!

 

[JFT63]

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Almost done....almost done....

She's looking so damn good it hurts! LOL!

When are you supposed to get your car back? sure you miss her so much...nice paintjob there...

 

[Sub-ZeroE34]

nice bro....the car look good..

 

[rpmnut]

I've been driving about in my Proton Gen2 for the past 2 weeks. To say I'm missing the Beemer is putting it mildly! LOL
As much as I love the Gen2 as a runabout, it's just not.the.same....

The guys at shop tell me she should be ready this weekend or Monday at the latest. Just waiting for a few new parts here & there

 

[h1sham9]

What is the color code for this? Nice..

 

[rpmnut]

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She's BACK! So shiny it hurts the eyes!

Total damage (paint job, windscreen replacement & replacement of many small plastic trim bits & pieces here and there) = RM8k.

Wallet is bleeding, but heart is loving it!

The things we do for our UDM's....

 

[rpmnut]

What is the color code for this? Nice..

Hisham - not sure of the code, but the colour is called "Biarritz Blau"

 

[anakin]

Share with us the paint shop..?

 

[deep3102]

have you replaced any rubber components, i.e the door seals, windscreen rubber etc. ?

 

[rpmnut]

Anakin - this was done at Weng Seng at Chan Sow Lin.

Deep - A lot was replaced actually:

- Windscreen & windscreen rubber
- Front grille (cracked at the mounting points)
- underbody rubber protection strips (these run along the jacking points - mine had split and was falling apart)
- plastic trim in the boot (cracked)
- headlight adjuster feet (cracked)
- trim piece just below the headlamps (clip had broken)
- number plate holders (changed it to AB holders cos I didn't like the one the previous owner had put on it)
- one PDC sensor on front bumper (wasn't working)

Didn't replace the door seals as they were in good condition still. Besides, this was a exterior-only paint job, so the guys didn't touch anything inside the car.

 

[deep3102]

Appreciate the info bro, the underbody rubber protection strips are a must change for mine, i hate to see it everytime the car is up on the hoist. Can share how much does it cost?

 

[paultantk]

Appreciate the info bro, the underbody rubber protection strips are a must change for mine, i hate to see it everytime the car is up on the hoist. Can share how much does it cost?

interested in knowing this as well.