New Paint

lt1_man · 01-28-09, 06:30

I am not sure if this is the best section for this post but if not the mods can move it.

I have been detailing cars since I got my learners and have always used the money for my addiction, Racing! I started auto crossing when I got my learners and moved up to high performance driving the next season on full road courses. I have been making my way up the driving education levels and plan on going for my road racing license this season. I have built up a 1989 BMW 325i for Nasa's spece30 class and finally got some extra money to paint the car. A good friend of mine and myself sanded and painted the car in a weekend in his garage and without further rambling here are a few pictures of the process.

Here is the car before at VIR:

Yes I know a chevy trailer, but you can't complain when you get to borrow a trailer whenever you want.

After sanding:

Here is a picture of the paint bay, there is a three car garage connected to the bay.

Taping off the car:

Sealant is sprayed:

This was the first time I have EVER sprayed a car, not to bad huh

Could you tell there was a sunroof?

The red goes on:

After letting the paint cure sitting in the paint bay

Sitting out side in the dark:

Still a little more to do putting the decals and such but almost there:

And sitting in front of the daily driver her sister:

Thanks for looking.

Brandon