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      09-13-2012, 08:29 PM   #1
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Drives: e92 335 - gone // e36 M3 turbo
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Location: Ellicott City, MD

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e28 M5 cosmetic restoration

Hey all,

Just cataloging some work on a local 1988 e28 m5. Its been fully resprayed with 2 stage jet black several years ago. Interior is not in the best of shape and the owner plans on having the front seats redone.



Full 3 stage polish with Opticoat will be done here.



Spent a full 7 hours on the first stage.



1st degreased and cleaned the engine bay



before










this bucket was clear when I began....







condition of the paint on the hood....ready for some love







ouch







etching and lots of RIDS







all taped up







test section on hood







2 passes got me this, 2 more stages and it should end up a mirror.







video showing the difference vs what I started with.







Adams gorgeous s/c e39 M5 hanging out







trunk polished out.....damned good for 105 on purple wool.....killer combo for heavy correction







same treatment everywhere







corrected







as I left it tonight, ready for stage II







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