restoring 01' 325 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

msterallenn · 12-25-2010, 09:54 PM

a friend of mine bought a used 01' 325. seeing the car, its beat up, front grilles are loose, paint is beat, car got keyed, dents in various places, absolutely horrid. what little things can i do to fix the minor things on this car?

MuttGrunt · 12-25-2010, 10:26 PM

I'd say consult with a quality professional detailer in your area for better ideas. There's no way to tell you a good opinion without seeing the car in person. Someone that has good experience bringing cars back to life could at least point you in the right direction.

dday · 12-26-2010, 10:49 AM

1. how big are the dents? If bigger than a door ding you're looking at bodywork or panel replacement

2. How deep are the scratches? Are they down to primer/metal? if so you're looking at a respray.

I hope he got the car dirt cheap because you're looking at thousands of dollars to get it looking decent again from the way you describe it. Any pictures?

12-25-2010, 09:54 PM	#1
msterallenn First Lieutenant Drives: 11' 335is Join Date: May 2010 Location: ca Posts: 381 iTrader: (2)	restoring 01' 325 a friend of mine bought a used 01' 325. seeing the car, its beat up, front grilles are loose, paint is beat, car got keyed, dents in various places, absolutely horrid. what little things can i do to fix the minor things on this car?
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12-25-2010, 10:26 PM	#2
MuttGrunt Banned Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 872 iTrader: (0)	I'd say consult with a quality professional detailer in your area for better ideas. There's no way to tell you a good opinion without seeing the car in person. Someone that has good experience bringing cars back to life could at least point you in the right direction.

12-26-2010, 10:49 AM	#3
dday Captain Drives: 2011 Deep Sea Blue e90 335xi Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: MA Posts: 834 iTrader: (1)	1. how big are the dents? If bigger than a door ding you're looking at bodywork or panel replacement 2. How deep are the scratches? Are they down to primer/metal? if so you're looking at a respray. I hope he got the car dirt cheap because you're looking at thousands of dollars to get it looking decent again from the way you describe it. Any pictures?