Street Dreams: BMW M3 Carbon Black

[boywonder]

I am looking for scenic spots to watch the fall colors or some nice Fall Festivals.

[boywonder]

BTW, I am looking for an area that has a nice restaurant as I am doing this as a date.

[eldon]

Don`t know anything about IL. However you could contact the tourism people at any of the states through New England/ NE and they could guide you to the best spots. Vermont is very nice for this.

[boywonder]

Actually, I managed to find something 4 hours from me in IL (Pike County). I might take a look at it on 10/20

[Brad B]

The wine country in Missouri is where I`ll be. It`s just a 6 hour drive for you. Come on down!

:bounce

[boywonder]

<blockquote class=`ipsBlockquote` >

<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by Brad B. [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>The wine country in Missouri is where I`ll be. It`s just a 6 hour drive for you. Come on down!
:bounce [/b]</blockquote>
Can you get me some info for that? That might sound very intriguing for me. Last year, I went to Galena and did not see any fall colors at all. :mad:

[Brad B]

Try some of these sights. The whole area in south and southwest Missouri is gorgeous. (Very near St. Louis) The two lane roads corkscrew through thick forest and beautiful countryside. The best spots for me include Hermann, MO where the Hermanhof winery is located. http://www.hermannhof.com/ (`http://www.hermannhof.com/`)
http://www.hermannmissouri.com/ (`http://www.hermannmissouri.com/`)

You can also go to Augusta, MO, ride bikes on the KATY trail (crosses the state) and drink great wine at the wineries.
http://www.augusta-missouri.com/ (`http://www.augusta-missouri.com/`)
http://www.augustawinery.com/ (`http://www.augustawinery.com/`)

Have fun!:bounce

[boywonder]

I might consider making that a weekend venture with a g/f. ;)

[YoSteve]

some nice places by me in ohio, too much raking though :) we`ve got apple picking and hayrides and haunted house events too

[boywonder]

<blockquote class=`ipsBlockquote` >

<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by YoSteve.Com [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>some nice places by me in ohio, too much raking though :) we`ve got apple picking and hayrides and haunted house events too [/b]</blockquote>
Details?

[boywonder]

<blockquote class=`ipsBlockquote` >

<em class=`bbc`>Originally posted by Brad B. [/i]
<strong class=`bbc`>Try some of these sights. The whole area in south and southwest Missouri is gorgeous. (Very near St. Louis) The two lane roads corkscrew through thick forest and beautiful countryside. The best spots for me include Hermann, MO where the Hermanhof winery is located. http://www.hermannhof.com/ (`http://www.hermannhof.com/`)
http://www.hermannmissouri.com/ (`http://www.hermannmissouri.com/`)

You can also go to Augusta, MO, ride bikes on the KATY trail (crosses the state) and drink great wine at the wineries.
http://www.augusta-missouri.com/ (`http://www.augusta-missouri.com/`)
http://www.augustawinery.com/ (`http://www.augustawinery.com/`)

Have fun!:bounce [/b]</blockquote>
:D You know I will.

[Street Dreams]

This car is a daily driver in carbon black.

Started with the wheels and tires: P21s gel, ARO, Tardis and various brushes used

Before

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0081.jpg

After

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0092.jpg

Fine clay, not too bad

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0096.jpg

Taped the car off, think I have enough neon going on? looks like studio 54:doh:

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0162.jpg

I was aiming for around 95% correction due to the time i had to work with the car. 3 step correction was used, M105, Powerfinish/205 and then 87mc.

Working powerfinish

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC07222.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0115.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0123.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC07225.jpg

Before

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0145.jpg

After

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0151.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC07227.jpg

50/50 front bumper

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0167.jpg

One deep scratch needed sanding, before

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0174.jpg

During

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0176.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0177.jpg

After

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0182.jpg

Rear fender before

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_00812.jpg

After

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0083.jpg

Rear bumper needed a few compounding hits

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0250.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0255.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0091.jpg

LP area before

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0213.jpg

During

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0214.jpg

After

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0216.jpg

Corrected the rest of the trunk area

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC07232.jpg

DD yellow cutting pad compouding, more I use this pad more I like it

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC07229.jpg

Middle step finishing

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC07230.jpg

After final finishing (P203s wasnt used for this just pictured it on the car)

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0205.jpg

Cleaned up the tailpipes, Supersprint race exhaust on this car; heard it after the owner got it installed and it sounds perfect for the M3.

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0101.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0102.jpg

Tocuhed up the wheels and then sealed them with Rejex

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0112.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0113.jpg

Final shots, first time in a while I finished a car in the morning with time for pictures. Some people feel I dont post sun pics but as I state all the time, when there is strong sun after correction I post direct sun shots.

LSP: JS109 x3

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0171.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0132.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0178.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0199.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0179.jpg

Taipipes got jetseal as well

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0191.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0165.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0154.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_01762.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0192.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0209.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0223.jpg

http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh316/nosdrummer91/E46%20M3/DSC_0189.jpg

Thanks for looking

[imported_Luster]

Hey David... Studio 54 never looked so good!:biggrin:

The car turned out fantastic! Love that color...:drool5::drool5::drool5:

[Husker Z]

Nice job, beautiful car!

I love those M3`s, very cool cars, awesome color, love that blue.:thumbup:

[Street Dreams]

Nice job, beautiful car!

I love those M3`s, very cool cars, awesome color, love that blue.:thumbup:

I did an E92 in the same color not too long ago, the paint is night and day! The newer water based BMW paints are terrible, the E46`s really do clean up well in comparison!