Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) Hey guys, So I am about to pick up this on trade me for my e30: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=243637618 and I am replacing the upper front valance which will need to be painted also and I want to redo my tech1 wing. Main question is, does anyone think I could get away with spray painting the valance + splitter without it looking terrible since most of it is hidden? obviously the wing and the upper piece of the valance can be done with a spray can because it is less noticable if a less than perfect job is done, I was just wondering on peoples opinions mainly for the splitter, wether to can it or take it to a shop. What it should look like on my car (roughly the same style) This probably sounds like the retardest thread ever, I was just wondering what people thought would be the best bang for buck. The car is no show car atm either, just the way I like it. Cheers, Nathan Edited September 25, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Are you really prepared to pay $1125 on a fibreglass front bit?? My guess is you could easily spray can it fine because it isn't too big. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 ^ Thats not the price I am paying I do have a brain lol. Yeah thats what I am swaying to at the moment instead of paying $150 ish to have it done by a pro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Pretty intense front lip if I do say so myself. I do like it. But remember it is a bloody low front lip and being fibreglass it will be exxxxtremely easy to crack. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) ^ Thats not the price I am paying I do have a brain lol. Just checking haha Sure does look intense, Not sure if I am diggin' it? Edited September 25, 2009 by FrantiC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 But remember it is a bloody low front lip and being fibreglass it will be exxxxtremely easy to crack. Man I saw that car before, like identical color to mine too, except 4 door. Yeah I know it will be, and my car will be a lot lower than that and have lower profile tyres on xxxxx wheels next week so I am going to have to be ultra careful Maybe a bit more diagonal driving on speed humps for me Oh and John, I love that look ay, especially with no side skirts, and the massive (mini) whale tail on the back so awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Looking forward to seeing it on your car. You going to do the Alpina decals? IMO that finishes off the look. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 (edited) ^ Nah I thought I would keep the purists happy and leave the decals off, otherwise there would be nothing else remotely Alpina on my car haha, would be just about as bad as me putting a M badge on because I have motorsport seats LOL Edited September 25, 2009 by Forrest Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Spill on the wheels boy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 ^ Patience is a virtue Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrantiC Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Would I be on the right track if I said wunder tuning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
APT 179 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Wunder tuning Hmmm .. Spill it nath Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Nah nah miles off, if I had've robbed that bank last week I might have picked a set of those up Just wait and see Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 you should be able to get a proper painter to do for bout $250 man. then at least its done nice Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark 178 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 With regards to painting... it's pretty easy. Spray cans have come a long way. I've just resprayed my bumpers using some custom mixed spray can top coat and some clear coat lacquer. As long as you wet sand between coats and polish the clear coat with rubbing compound you can get a really good finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nath 129 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Nice find! obviously not same as kit in pic but close enough.... there will be examples of the spoiler on the alpina register..... I would have killed for it when i had what is now Ray's C2 which was missing its front spoiler and still had the old mounting holes with a pfl lip shoddily screwed on hah... Shouldnt be too dear at all for a pro to paint eh- will look aaawesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 My 2c.... In terms of the finish you can get there would be little difference if you take your time with the can. The main reason I would recommend taking to to a pro would be to get it painted in 2K paint with a 2K clear coat over the top, which would give a much tougher paint. In an area like the front lip which is prone to stone chips the tougher paint will last a lot better than paint from a can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
