Of 2 minds about this...

Harlequin · 12-19-2011, 08:39 AM

So to cover this (which happened on the border run a few weeks back):

I got a quote on fixing it and was told it would be a full bonnet respray

So I carefully sanded it down and touched it up with the BMW kit but it was still REALLY visible...

Thought I'd try something to cover it until I get around to getting the respray...

I actually had all 3 stripes but the 3rd one is white (on the bimmian site there are 2 greys and a black) and the black one is as long as I could make it with the length they gave me...

Not sure if I like it or not...

Thoughts?

MrBlonde · 12-19-2011, 08:42 AM

I think it looks pretty decent. If you get sick of it then just go to a paint shop and ask them to do the best they can with touchup paint and live with it until you get more damage and redo the whole bonnet.

Harlequin · 12-19-2011, 08:45 AM

That was pretty much my thoughts... Would have liked to get all 3 stripes on there though...

This is the colours they show on the Bimmian site:

Thought that would look pretty awesome on white...

BMW86 · 12-19-2011, 08:57 AM

I dig it!

Honny · 12-19-2011, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

I think it looks pretty decent. If you get sick of it then just go to a paint shop and ask them to do the best they can with touchup paint and live with it until you get more damage and redo the whole bonnet.

+1..... it will do for the meantime while you look around. I don't like them but its pretty decent considering what you've done.

Excuse for a CF bonnet maybe?

RaihaX · 12-19-2011, 10:11 AM

Hahah if i ever get a big enough chip on my bonnet it would be a good excuse for a CF bonnet. Slek's CF bonnet maybe... ?

MikeVictor · 12-19-2011, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Honny

+1..... it will do for the meantime while you look around. I don't like them but its pretty decent considering what you've done.

Excuse for a CF bonnet maybe?

CF bonnets aren't road legal in Oz.

Something to do with shards of carbon flying into occupants and pedestrians in the event of an impact I'm led to believe.

Taymaishu · 12-19-2011, 03:14 PM

Hey Harl,

It is repairable with the right technique, tools and some patience.

If you'd like some help and direction, flick me a note at moonlightdetailing@gmail.com and I'll help you out

Cheers,
Alex

david.orr · 12-19-2011, 08:14 PM

+1 to what kenny said.

JB4-335 · 12-19-2011, 08:26 PM

Like

Alpine* · 12-19-2011, 08:36 PM

Maybe a matt black the whole bonnet

I have been thinking (just thinking of course, it hurts to think too much) about doing the Cayman R bonnet that way.

Alpine* · 12-19-2011, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mattyv

CF bonnets aren't road legal in Oz.

Something to do with shards of carbon flying into occupants and pedestrians in the event of an impact I'm led to believe.

Really, hmmm what is the go then with some of the Lambo's that have stock CF all over?

Harlequin · 12-19-2011, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Really, hmmm what is the go then with some of the Lambo's that have stock CF all over?

I think that, like a lot of these things, it's all about OEM vs Aftermarket.

It's OK if the car came with it (or can be dealer/factory optioned)... Otherwise no....

Pretty sure that most Lambos don't meet the minimum ride height either...

JB4-335 · 12-19-2011, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by AlpineM3E92

Maybe a matt black the whole bonnet

I have been thinking (just thinking of course, it hurts to think too much) about doing the Cayman R bonnet that way.

I knew you would slowly come over to the black side Alpine.
Just do all three cars. You may sell the M3 quicker if it's wrapping in a matt black. It may even go faster

Harlequin · 12-19-2011, 09:15 PM

Matte would be slower as the drag co-efficient would be higher than gloss...

I don't think you'd actually be able to measure the difference but still...

RaihaX · 12-19-2011, 09:23 PM

we all know red +50 hp! so wrap it in matte red lol.

JB4-335 · 12-19-2011, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Matte would be slower as the drag co-efficient would be higher than gloss...

I don't think you'd actually be able to measure the difference but still...

Makes sense Angus. So when you see a gloss wrap on a car don't race it. If it's matt go for it.

Alpine* · 12-19-2011, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JB4135

Makes sense Angus. So when you see a gloss wrap on a car don't race it. If it's matt go for it.

Funny ha ha, wrap would add weight too, therefore disturbing the finite balance between one's engine and dry weight ratio

A Melbourne red matt would look the ducks guts too!

UR25IO · 12-20-2011, 02:07 AM

That LOOKS AWESOME!!!
sorry about the paint chip aye!

can wait till i put my 3M film on

chachacha28 · 12-20-2011, 02:16 AM

i think it would look cool in M colors. .02

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