1990 BMW 525i

tdekany · 05-08-08, 02:06

The objective was to get it look decent, since the paint was pretty much lifeless.

The car belongs to a buddy of mine and he just picked it up (for almost nothing) to use as a daily driver. The car has over 200000 miles on it.

I did what I could without spending days on it.

Before

The trunk had original paint (rest was repainted) and was beyond responding to anything I've tried.

Some reflection shot

PROCESS

wash
clay
Extreme Cut purple wool 1800
OP/OC/OHC mix green ccs pad 1500
FK1 #1000 paste wax
FX100 - to remove 1000
armorall on tires
NL on tires

After

Interior after

vacuum
apc
steam
NL to protect

gmblack3a · 05-08-08, 02:12

Not bad for an old beater Thomas.

Looks much better.

Denzil · 05-08-08, 02:34

Looks pretty good Thomas. Looks better than the Bimmer sitting in my driveway, hehe.

zoomzoom mazda5 · 05-08-08, 05:18

For a car with that mileage it looks great and the work you put into it was well worth it. Great job Thomas.

abbeysdad · 05-08-08, 05:34

good job - looks good. That's one of those colors that just doesn't pop - still, you did good work.

shine · 05-08-08, 05:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by abbeysdad

good job - looks good. That's one of those colors that just doesn't pop - still, you did good work.

I agree, but it does look much, much better. That's probably the last color I'd choose on that vehicle.

Scottwax · 05-09-08, 09:58

He took your advice and got a gold car!

Nice improvement, looks really glossy in the afters.

tdekany · 05-10-08, 11:43

Thanks all very much for your reply. The owner was very impressed with the outcome. He said he is now proud to drive it.

eyezack87 · 05-10-08, 12:18

Great job man! I have a Lexus ES300 in that same color and I felt the same way as the owner after I was done with it too

merci · 05-10-08, 07:07

The e34 is a timeless classic. I'm looking to get my own to add to my stable

Thanks for sharing!