My New (to me) Car

Irishfan · 11-12-2010, 10:50 AM

Hi Everyone, picked up a used 35i a few weeks ago. Being a bit OCD about these things, I decided to have the front end repainted to get rid of the chips, etc. The car has everything besides Nav, Park Distance, and the M bodywork. I considered just switching out the front bumper cover with the M one, which would've been ≈$800 more. After giving it a lot of thought, I realized what I liked most about the M versus non-M bumper was the fact that the two middle louver things went all the way to the bottom and were body-colored. So, instead, I just had the body shop do this with the paint (see attached pics). Caveat: it takes a trained eye (or at least a Where's Waldo veteran) to spot the difference.

In the meantime, I also had the front reflectors painted, which I think looks pretty good. Also, de-badged the side ones, got a Peugeot stubby antenna, installed a Smarttop, and I'm going into Dinan Monday morning for a Stage 2 tune.

Anyway, wanted to officially say hi and show people who might appreciate the paint work (as opposed to my wife, who definitely does NOT).

Irishfan · 11-12-2010, 11:41 AM

For comparison:

Also, does anyone have any opinions about Premier to get a clear bra? I have an appointment in a couple weeks, but wanted to see if there was any better recommendations.

T89 · 11-12-2010, 03:26 PM

Congrats! I really like what you've done with the front. Looks great on Tiag. Only hear good stuff about Premier. Slightly more costly, but they do good work. Go for it.

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Rafale · 11-12-2010, 03:54 PM

Like it! Wish I could do the same.

bmwnorge · 11-12-2010, 07:31 PM

OP go with Premier. i've seen their work on L4P and seems like they do great, even though it might cost a little more.

Torn · 11-13-2010, 11:05 AM

Premier is the only way to go! Top notch guys man, you wont regret using them

Constant.S · 11-15-2010, 07:50 AM

Good job! Very good outcome!!

lux good · 11-15-2010, 11:06 AM

Lovin' the silver/black combo with the V spoke 19's....If i was re-ordering tomorrow that would be the one for me!
Enjoy, i know you will.

11-12-2010, 10:50 AM	#1
Irishfan New Member 7 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	My New (to me) Car - Paint Job Hi Everyone, picked up a used 35i a few weeks ago. Being a bit OCD about these things, I decided to have the front end repainted to get rid of the chips, etc. The car has everything besides Nav, Park Distance, and the M bodywork. I considered just switching out the front bumper cover with the M one, which would've been ≈$800 more. After giving it a lot of thought, I realized what I liked most about the M versus non-M bumper was the fact that the two middle louver things went all the way to the bottom and were body-colored. So, instead, I just had the body shop do this with the paint (see attached pics). Caveat: it takes a trained eye (or at least a Where's Waldo veteran) to spot the difference. In the meantime, I also had the front reflectors painted, which I think looks pretty good. Also, de-badged the side ones, got a Peugeot stubby antenna, installed a Smarttop, and I'm going into Dinan Monday morning for a Stage 2 tune. Anyway, wanted to officially say hi and show people who might appreciate the paint work (as opposed to my wife, who definitely does NOT). Attached Images
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11-12-2010, 11:41 AM	#2
Irishfan New Member 7 Rep 13 Posts Drives: Z4 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	For comparison: Also, does anyone have any opinions about Premier to get a clear bra? I have an appointment in a couple weeks, but wanted to see if there was any better recommendations.
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11-12-2010, 03:26 PM	#3
T89 Lieutenant Colonel 39 Rep 1,531 Posts Drives: Z4 35i & Mini Cooper S Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Geneva & Joburg iTrader: (0)	Congrats! I really like what you've done with the front. Looks great on Tiag. Only hear good stuff about Premier. Slightly more costly, but they do good work. Go for it. T
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Rafale Zed Quatre 24 Rep 410 Posts Drives: '11 Z4 35is & '11 535xi GT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Portland, OR. USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 535i GT xDrive [0.00] 2011 Z4 35is [7.00]	Like it! Wish I could do the same. __________________
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11-12-2010, 07:31 PM	#5
bmwnorge Enlisted Member 6 Rep 40 Posts Drives: E70 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	OP go with Premier. i've seen their work on L4P and seems like they do great, even though it might cost a little more.
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11-13-2010, 11:05 AM	#6
Torn Lieutenant 19 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 2014 GTR Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Jersey iTrader: (0)	Premier is the only way to go! Top notch guys man, you wont regret using them
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11-15-2010, 07:50 AM	#7
Constant.S Resistance is futile... 54 Rep 641 Posts Drives: BMW Z4 E89(N54) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Greece/Canada iTrader: (0)	Good job! Very good outcome!! __________________ An ounce of performance is worth pounds of promises.
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11-15-2010, 11:06 AM	#8
lux good Banned 24 Rep 291 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 23i & Q5 2.0 TSFI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: England iTrader: (0)	Lovin' the silver/black combo with the V spoke 19's....If i was re-ordering tomorrow that would be the one for me! Enjoy, i know you will.
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