912 Porsche revival!!!! - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Envious Eric · 12-21-2010, 03:15 AM

OOOOOOHHHH YEAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!

hahaha, just had to start this one off like that...

So what we have here is a severely neglected red porsche 912 which was in dire need of a reconditioning paint correction detail. single stage paint and SOFT made it a much easier job, but at the same time the condition of the paint was not the greatest! There was only so much I was able to do, but in the end, the owner was stoked on it and glad he had me do it! It went from a dull light red to a deep glossy wet liquid red!!!!

Process:
3d waterless wash
alcohol wipedown
meguiars .7" tape
Meguiars 105 and orange pad
menzerna 203 and white pad
menzerna 85rd and black pad
chemical guys ez cream glaze and black pad
blackfire wet diamond sealant and blue pad
meguiars hyper dressing on tires
meguiars glass cleaner
optimum metal polish

Befores:

Envious Eric · 12-21-2010, 03:20 AM

Prior to starting the polishing steps, I removed all applicable pieces like the badges and the trim and rear bumper! This made polishing MUCH easier and better at the same time because I didnt have to worry about working around them and areas!!!

Here is what over an hours worth of claying results in...lots of dirt and junk in the paint! This is just after 1/2 the rear trunk area:

Here we are with a bunch of 50/50 shots and comparison shots:

After a little optimum metal polish on the license plate frame:

Envious Eric · 12-21-2010, 03:23 AM

And finally some after shots that show the amazing gloss and wetness achieved. The paint wasnt in the best condition to go for perfection as it was riddled with deep scratches and crazing, so a huge turn around was all that was possible, not perfection!!!

all in all, for 15 hours of hard work, the results were well worth the effort!!!

Dr. G · 12-21-2010, 06:12 AM

That is amazing!!

Looks like it got a fresh coat of paint, awesome work!

catch · 12-21-2010, 09:39 AM

night and day! you brought that thing back from the dead

NiVeDh · 12-21-2010, 10:22 AM

Nice work.

Revelation19 · 12-21-2010, 05:52 PM

BRAVO!!
An inspiration to us all. Excellent work!

PeteW84 · 12-21-2010, 10:52 PM

Good job

Bobble · 12-27-2010, 04:12 PM

Looks great, now all it needs is a motor!

anthony @ eas · 12-27-2010, 04:42 PM

Wow, that is really impressive.

excoupe · 12-27-2010, 05:46 PM

I love those cars. Looks awesome. Also, +1 for what appears to be a dune buggy in the background.

fisherbln · 12-27-2010, 06:41 PM

I LOVE working with neglected red paint. IME it creates the most dramatic change from start to finish of any color. Great job!

BrianMN · 12-27-2010, 06:52 PM

Really good work! After seeing the first pictures, I thought it could never be restored as well as you did!

Envious Eric · 12-28-2010, 12:52 AM

my pads were toast!!!! actually just a couple of them since they were older anyway...

it was quite the change, thats for sure! owner is having the whole thing revamped and after he saw what I did to the 356 porsche speedster for that shop, he told the shop owner to let me have at his car!

oh and that blue dune buggy in the back, I did that one and now the owner of it want me to take care of his fleet of 18 cars mixed with fire trucks, model A cars, classics, new cars, etc...once we can iron out the details its going to be a fun couple of months working for him alone pretty much!!!!

12-21-2010, 03:15 AM	#1
Envious Eric Banned Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 1,171 iTrader: (1)	912 Porsche revival!!!! OOOOOOHHHH YEAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!! hahaha, just had to start this one off like that... So what we have here is a severely neglected red porsche 912 which was in dire need of a reconditioning paint correction detail. single stage paint and SOFT made it a much easier job, but at the same time the condition of the paint was not the greatest! There was only so much I was able to do, but in the end, the owner was stoked on it and glad he had me do it! It went from a dull light red to a deep glossy wet liquid red!!!! Process: 3d waterless wash alcohol wipedown meguiars .7" tape Meguiars 105 and orange pad menzerna 203 and white pad menzerna 85rd and black pad chemical guys ez cream glaze and black pad blackfire wet diamond sealant and blue pad meguiars hyper dressing on tires meguiars glass cleaner optimum metal polish Befores:
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12-21-2010, 06:12 AM	#4
Dr. G Brigadier General Drives: Black e92 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario Posts: 4,557 iTrader: (32) Garage List e92 BMW 335i [4.30]	That is amazing!! Looks like it got a fresh coat of paint, awesome work! __________________ JB4 / OSS Angel Eyes / F1-R Downpipes / F1-R FMIC / Custom Meth Kit / BMS DCI / ER Chargepipe / HKS BOV / BMS Meth Elbow / BMW Performance Exhaust / Carbon Fiber Inlay Quad Tips / 19" Miro 111 / Front Aero Lip / M3 Sides / VRS CSL Trunk / Mtech Rear / DD CF Quad Finned Diffuser / LCI Tails / BBK / Smoked Reflectors / F1 Euphoria LED Interior / License LED's / GT 7500k Corners / Mtec Cosmos Blue Fogs / Air Scoops / LED Turn Signals / LED SideMarkers / FK Silverline Coilovers / HPA endlinks / Vibrant Resonators

12-21-2010, 09:39 AM	#5
catch Major General Drives: 2007 335 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Thornhill Posts: 5,517 iTrader: (27)	night and day! you brought that thing back from the dead __________________ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

12-21-2010, 10:52 PM	#8
PeteW84 COBB'ed Drives: 13 Mini Cooper S Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tinley Park, IL Posts: 2,234 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 335i [3.78]	Good job __________________ 13 Mini Cooper S 08 E92 335i (SOLD)

12-27-2010, 04:12 PM	#9
Bobble Major Drives: E90 335i/RIP E46 323Ci Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,178 iTrader: (1)	Looks great, now all it needs is a motor! __________________ 08 E90 335i Monaco Blue Gray Dakota ZPP ZSP Heated Seats CA Step w/Paddles iPod

12-21-2010, 03:20 AM	#2
Envious Eric Banned Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 1,171 iTrader: (1)	Prior to starting the polishing steps, I removed all applicable pieces like the badges and the trim and rear bumper! This made polishing MUCH easier and better at the same time because I didnt have to worry about working around them and areas!!! Here is what over an hours worth of claying results in...lots of dirt and junk in the paint! This is just after 1/2 the rear trunk area: Here we are with a bunch of 50/50 shots and comparison shots: After a little optimum metal polish on the license plate frame:

12-21-2010, 03:23 AM	#3
Envious Eric Banned Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 1,171 iTrader: (1)	And finally some after shots that show the amazing gloss and wetness achieved. The paint wasnt in the best condition to go for perfection as it was riddled with deep scratches and crazing, so a huge turn around was all that was possible, not perfection!!! all in all, for 15 hours of hard work, the results were well worth the effort!!!

12-21-2010, 10:22 AM	#6
NiVeDh Major General Drives: '08 E90 335i 6MT BSM Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta / Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 8,020 iTrader: (131) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [4.46]	Nice work.

12-21-2010, 05:52 PM	#7
Revelation19 Banned Drives: 2007 BMW 328i, Sports Package Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 108 iTrader: (0)	BRAVO!! An inspiration to us all. Excellent work!

12-27-2010, 04:42 PM	#10
anthony @ eas BimmerPost Supporting Vendor Drives: R56 Cooper S Join Date: May 2009 Location: 4015 E Leaverton Court, Anahiem, CA 92807 Posts: 3,486 iTrader: (0)	Wow, that is really impressive. __________________ Anthony M. \| european auto source (eas) email: anthony@europeanautosource.com web: www.europeanautosource.com tel 866.669.0705 \| ca: 714.369.8524 x25 \| fax: 714.908.1796 Blog \| Facebook \| YouTube \| Flickr \| Twitter

12-27-2010, 05:46 PM	#11
excoupe Private Drives: 323i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Ontario 613 Posts: 57 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 323i [0.00]	I love those cars. Looks awesome. Also, +1 for what appears to be a dune buggy in the background.

12-27-2010, 06:41 PM	#12
fisherbln Captain Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 857 iTrader: (1)	I LOVE working with neglected red paint. IME it creates the most dramatic change from start to finish of any color. Great job! __________________ 2007 335i SG Coupe 2009 128i AW

12-27-2010, 06:52 PM	#13
BrianMN Colonel Drives: 4 Door Family Sedan Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 2,421 iTrader: (7)	Really good work! After seeing the first pictures, I thought it could never be restored as well as you did!

12-28-2010, 12:52 AM	#14
Envious Eric Banned Drives: nissan xterra, 335 soon Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: orange county, ca Posts: 1,171 iTrader: (1)	my pads were toast!!!! actually just a couple of them since they were older anyway... it was quite the change, thats for sure! owner is having the whole thing revamped and after he saw what I did to the 356 porsche speedster for that shop, he told the shop owner to let me have at his car! oh and that blue dune buggy in the back, I did that one and now the owner of it want me to take care of his fleet of 18 cars mixed with fire trucks, model A cars, classics, new cars, etc...once we can iron out the details its going to be a fun couple of months working for him alone pretty much!!!!

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