[R99]

Originally Posted by RajB

Well, it's only going to be like this for a few weeks as it goes in on the 28th for the final stage...

Which is??

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by RajB

Well, it's only going to be like this for a few weeks as it goes in on the 28th for the final stage...

Dammit man don't leave us hanging.......

[Ao1]

Originally Posted by RajB

Well, it's only going to be like this for a few weeks as it goes in on the 28th for the final stage...

Be careful putting a wax on before the paint has fully cured (6 weeks). I did it once and the paint started sagging. It's expensive, but I would put a ceramic coating on it whilst it's in mint condition. Chemical resistance, abrasive resistance, UV resistance and lasts 3 years min. It's also possible to get an intense and deep shine now with ceramic coatings. Keeping it clean will also be a lot earier. I would highly recommend Andy at www.unique-detail.co.uk and go for the three coat with Diamas.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by R99

Which is??

Originally Posted by Calluhan

Dammit man don't leave us hanging.......

Full PPF frontend with ceramic coat of the remaining sections.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Ao1

Be careful putting a wax on before the paint has fully cured (6 weeks). I did it once and the paint started sagging. It's expensive, but I would put a ceramic coating on it whilst it's in mint condition. Chemical resistance, abrasive resistance, UV resistance and lasts 3 years min. It's also possible to get an intense and deep shine now with ceramic coatings. Keeping it clean will also be a lot earier. I would highly recommend Andy at www.unique-detail.co.uk and go for the three coat with Diamas.

Agreed buddy on the wax front. Hence going with the above reply of PPF and ceramic coat to nicely finish her off.

[Ao1]

Originally Posted by RajB

Agreed buddy on the wax front. Hence going with the above reply of PPF and ceramic coat to nicely finish her off.

I'd be careful putting a ceramic coating on it so quickly after painting. It takes a min 6 weeks for paint to fully cure and if you seal it before its cured it is likely to cause problems. Even if the paint was oven or IR cured it still takes 6 weeks to fully cure.

[Greg330]

The man Ungie is a legend, his work is excellent and its amazing to think its not his fulltime job. If i was to do a project of this nature i would want him to do it.

[AWBimmer]

Read through it all Raj and uber excited for you man. Changes have come along so well and far buddy, you must be really excited!

Ungie is a top man so in good hands as we all know!

[RajB]

Originally Posted by AWBimmer

Read through it all Raj and uber excited for you man. Changes have come along so well and far buddy, you must be really excited!

Ungie is a top man so in good hands as we all know!

Cheers. It's a massive undertaking but so worth it. Seeing her today after some polishing I am super excited and can't wait to get her back.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Ao1

I'd be careful putting a ceramic coating on it so quickly after painting. It takes a min 6 weeks for paint to fully cure and if you seal it before its cured it is likely to cause problems. Even if the paint was oven or IR cured it still takes 6 weeks to fully cure.

Have checked with a number of people and they've assured me it'll be ok so I'm crossing fingers LOL.

Should be all good.

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Greg330

The man Ungie is a legend, his work is excellent and its amazing to think its not his fulltime job. If i was to do a project of this nature i would want him to do it.

Totally agree buddy. I'm amazed at his workmanship and his attention to detail.

[mob17]

So will it be ready this weekend or next?

[RajB]

Originally Posted by mob17

So will it be ready this weekend or next?

He's at work again today/tomorrow/Monday.

So looking at Thursday for collection but will still be missing the window trim surround, etc.

[RajB]

Few pics from the flatting and polishing.

[-Keith-]

Wow. Read this from start to finish on my nightshift last night. Nothing but respect for your efforts on this build! Incredible.

Being honest I'm still at a complete loss as to why you'd do all this to a pre-LCI, SE 335i and not just buy an M3? I guess it's for the love of modding LOL!

The archwork I was dubious about, when looking at the initial work... But I'm stunned at how well it has come to fruition. They look spot on! Your man has done very well!

This is not really my bag, but regardless, I have nothing but huge kudos for you, the efforts and workmanship being poured into this build. Looking forward to the next update already!

[RajB]

Originally Posted by -Keith-

Wow. Read this from start to finish on my nightshift last night. Nothing but respect for your efforts on this build! Incredible.

Being honest I'm still at a complete loss as to why you'd do all this to a pre-LCI, SE 335i and not just buy an M3? I guess it's for the love of modding LOL!

The archwork I was dubious about, when looking at the initial work... But I'm stunned at how well it has come to fruition. They look spot on! Your man has done very well!

This is not really my bag, but regardless, I have nothing but huge kudos for you, the efforts and workmanship being poured into this build. Looking forward to the next update already!

Thanks for taking the time to go through it all. I do surprise myself at the length of this thread

Well yes I could easily afford an M3. As at the start of this thread you can see I've had the V10 M5, and currently also have the V8 4.8 X5, so I'm not adverse to them.

However, I do have a slight addiction to modding, which unfortunately with ///M cars isn't cheap so even buying an M3 would mean it wouldn't stay stock for long.

Plus although having driven the M3 and many others I actually enjoy the 335i for it's all round nature and as a daily driver it actually is better than the M for that personally.

As a daily I honestly feel the M3 is wasted. I can't really enjoy the revs etc as on my daily M6 commute with constant average speed limits and cameras (plus the ever increasing number of unmarked cars I've seen now) means it's too easy to lose your licence to try and get it in the sweet spot on the rev counter.

I found this with my M5 too. It was just not fit for purpose and hence why eventually decided to sell. Don't get me wrong, for the attention she got, spec and unbelievable noise I do miss her but hey each to their own.

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by RajB

Thanks for taking the time to go through it all. I do surprise myself at the length of this thread

Well yes I could easily afford an M3. As at the start of this thread you can see I've had the V10 M5, and currently also have the V8 4.8 X5, so I'm not adverse to them.

However, I do have a slight addiction to modding, which unfortunately with ///M cars isn't cheap so even buying an M3 would mean it wouldn't stay stock for long.

Plus although having driven the M3 and many others I actually enjoy the 335i for it's all round nature and as a daily driver it actually is better than the M for that personally.

As a daily I honestly feel the M3 is wasted. I can't really enjoy the revs etc as on my daily M6 commute with constant average speed limits and cameras (plus the ever increasing number of unmarked cars I've seen now) means it's too easy to lose your licence to try and get it in the sweet spot on the rev counter.

I found this with my M5 too. It was just not fit for purpose and hence why eventually decided to sell. Don't get me wrong, for the attention she got, spec and unbelievable noise I do miss her but hey each to their own.

Well said Raj.

I miss my M5 for the reasons you stated but I love what I have now and love modding just like you. You deffo take the prize though 😂

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Calluhan

Well said Raj.

I miss my M5 for the reasons you stated but I love what I have now and love modding just like you. You deffo take the prize though 😂

Thanks buddy

I do try....

[RajB]

Originally Posted by -Keith-

Being honest I'm still at a complete loss as to why you'd do all this to a pre-LCI, SE 335i and not just buy an M3?

Also forgot to add, with the price I paid for the car initially (which was already well modded to start with) and the sale of some of the mods to fund some of the new stuff it actually hasn't cost as much as you'd think.

Some stuff I've made money on and with the huge amount of contacts I've made over the years the costs to achieve a lot of what I have again hasn't been as much as you may think.

[Ao1]

Hi Raj, is it nearly finished now? Ready for Xmas? Gotta say the silver looks great

[RajB]

Originally Posted by Ao1

Hi Raj, is it nearly finished now? Ready for Xmas? Gotta say the silver looks great

Easy buddy.

Been a crazy long weekend at work and then currently sporting a cold and generally feeling like crap BUT yes I've got her back. Although realised I'd missed a headlight bracket which is possibly the cause of the bumper not quite aligning properly. So will be getting the bumper off and side skirts to tweak things.

[RajB]

But in the mean time: