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Nitax
10-19-2006, 04:28 PM
I have been on here so long and never posted in this section so here is my first go. This car was a diamond in the rough, a very very rare Dinan built BMW 535i Turbo. It was for sale 4 miles from my house and the guy thought it was a regular 535i, and that the turbo was stock... Well it is far from stock with 0-60 in 5 seconds flat, 330 HP, .091g skidpad, faster than an M5, etc... Not to mention it cost $65K+ new. Well I got it for $ 1500 :getdown It was HEAVILY OXIDIZED! It is not perfect but still a night and day difference!



Article on the car for those curious:

http://bmwe34m5.com/articles/e34535iturbo_CD_199104.pdf



Process:

wash

clay

Menzerna IP w/ yellow pad using PC 5-6

Mezerna FP2 w/ white pad using PC 5-6

wash

Zaino Z5 (1 coat)





Before pictures are cheesy camera phone pics from when I found it:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/Zackb911/BMW/Picture29.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/Zackb911/BMW/Picture28.jpg



After`s:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/Zackb911/BMW/So%20Clean/DSCF0008.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/Zackb911/BMW/So%20Clean/DSCF0007.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/Zackb911/BMW/So%20Clean/DSCF0009.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v665/Zackb911/BMW/So%20Clean/DSCF0004.jpg
4point6
10-19-2006, 04:38 PM
Lookin` good. Did you try anything on the plastic trim on the front and sides? could just be the light difference. Either way, great find on a neat car!
whitejavaS500
10-19-2006, 04:44 PM
Sweet ride man. Id order some Poorboys Trim restore and hit those moldings to make them look good as new.



Nice Job
Nitax
10-19-2006, 05:02 PM
Sweet ride man. Id order some Poorboys Trim restore and hit those moldings to make them look good as new.



Nice Job





Ya I definitely need some for the grill, lower, and tidbits... This was a quicky job so it didnt hurt my eyes looking a faded pink color in the garage. :waxing:



-I still need to do the engine, doorjams, interior, etc.
hambone575
10-19-2006, 05:05 PM
For that price you would have to be crazy not to get it!!!
Brace1
10-19-2006, 05:31 PM
Nice transfomation. If it runs, you weren`t kidding about a diamond in the rough.
Nitax
10-19-2006, 05:44 PM
It doesn`t run, it HAULS ***:) Haha ya just needs new tires, exhaust midpipe, and some capacitors in the dash cluster fixed. But once you get in the boost it flat out moves!
Dominus
10-19-2006, 05:59 PM
Nice score man!
xjmoochx
10-19-2006, 07:09 PM
did u just unintentionally stumble across that at such a great price?? thats sick luck man!
Spilchy
10-19-2006, 07:52 PM
Sick find! Congrats on a real steal. looks great.



Here is a source for a new grill: http://www.partstrain.com/products/AutoBody/Grille/1989~BMW~535I~6~3.5~535-I-002.html
Nitax
10-19-2006, 07:55 PM
Thanks, totally by chance... I was actually looking for a BMW K75s motorcycle to buy. I just drove by this and decided to take a closer look. Once I knew what it was I couldn`t believe it. The guy I bought it from took it in trade on some work he did and thought it was just a regular 5 series, he never registered it and just took it to sell. Lucky Me!
Scottwax
10-20-2006, 12:09 AM
Holy crap! :bow



Not only did you luck out on finding the car but what you did to the paint...simply amazing! :)
Nitax
10-20-2006, 05:53 AM
Holy crap! :bow



Not only did you luck out on finding the car but what you did to the paint...simply amazing! :)



A comment like that from THE "SCOTTWAX"... I am honored sir!
stilez
10-20-2006, 07:45 AM
What a comeback!





I think you picked up some good skills on that buffer :D.
audicoupej
10-20-2006, 08:00 AM
Awesome job! Awesome price! Awesome car!



The wheels look like Borbet Type A`s. They are old school but look very good on that car.



You better smoke those tires if it needs new ones. :spot