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Green Tiefgruen Coupe - New Interior
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OnlineUsel
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This is why I hate getting my own cars painted.
As part of my job I look after a collection of cars. We have used the same the same guy to paint them since forever. This is a person who does impeccable work, brand new cars have had panels painted and its a perfect match even copying the factory finish orange peel effect.
After knowing him for 10 years my own car had the bumper reversed into. It was an insurance job so I took it to him for a quote to send to the insurance company. I got a quote from him last so that he could be £10 under everyone else and he got the job.
When my partner collected the car and I saw it when I got home it was awful. Bumper hadn't been removed and reverse sensors had been painted over in situ. Colour was off with a terrible finish. Paint started to peel off after 2 years.
I didn't do anything, I just couldn't believe it and never used him again for my personal cars.
As part of my job I look after a collection of cars. We have used the same the same guy to paint them since forever. This is a person who does impeccable work, brand new cars have had panels painted and its a perfect match even copying the factory finish orange peel effect.
After knowing him for 10 years my own car had the bumper reversed into. It was an insurance job so I took it to him for a quote to send to the insurance company. I got a quote from him last so that he could be £10 under everyone else and he got the job.
When my partner collected the car and I saw it when I got home it was awful. Bumper hadn't been removed and reverse sensors had been painted over in situ. Colour was off with a terrible finish. Paint started to peel off after 2 years.
I didn't do anything, I just couldn't believe it and never used him again for my personal cars.
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OnlineStreet
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It really gives you a kick in the crackers when you see your car in that state. I get that these guys are against the clock and sometimes other factors have an impact. What probably angers me most is that they tried to give it back to me in that state. The painter, the guys reassembling, the guy polishing would have all seen it and no-one did the right thing and call it out.Usel wrote: ↑Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:15 pm This is why I hate getting my own cars painted.
As part of my job I look after a collection of cars. We have used the same the same guy to paint them since forever. This is a person who does impeccable work, brand new cars have had panels painted and its a perfect match even copying the factory finish orange peel effect.
After knowing him for 10 years my own car had the bumper reversed into. It was an insurance job so I took it to him for a quote to send to the insurance company. I got a quote from him last so that he could be £10 under everyone else and he got the job.
When my partner collected the car and I saw it when I got home it was awful. Bumper hadn't been removed and reverse sensors had been painted over in situ. Colour was off with a terrible finish. Paint started to peel off after 2 years.
I didn't do anything, I just couldn't believe it and never used him again for my personal cars.
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3.0si Coupe Sapphire Black Why have 1 when you could have 2!!
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OnlineStreet
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Teaser alert.. Tiefgreun 2.0 is almost done! The bodyshop are respraying the front and have flat and polished the rest so I’m happy. Took a few pics while there last week to remind myself what it looks like! It’s been too long and can’t wait to get it back.
Still looking for champagne or Sepang interior if anyone wants to sell or swap
Still looking for champagne or Sepang interior if anyone wants to sell or swap
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That looks sweet af.
Black grills make all the difference too imo.
Black grills make all the difference too imo.
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OMG I want your car
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Now that’s eerie and gorgeous
We need to get them side by side at some point
We need to get them side by side at some point
Four Alfa's and a Ducati later, I've turned to the dark side...
"Drive German, wear Italian, kiss French"
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Please don’t. I might end up needing medical attention
Current: Project Audi A2 1.4SE
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
Previously: Z3R 2.8 • E46 330i • Z4R 3.0 • Z4///MC • E90 335i • Z4///MR • Z3///MC 'Breadvan' • Z3R 2.8 • E30 325i R • Z4C • Z4R 3.0
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OnlineStreet
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ZedFest??
Something else eeerie.. I’m interviewing for a job in Amsterdam at the moment! Imagine that!
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3.0si Coupe Sapphire Black Why have 1 when you could have 2!!
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If ever you’re over on this side of the channel, let me know! Happy to give you a lift in the Zed or grab a cup of coffee
Zedfest: Jep, I’m there!
Four Alfa's and a Ducati later, I've turned to the dark side...
"Drive German, wear Italian, kiss French"
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Barty, Street,
Meet up at the Link hotel car park and drive into Zedfest from there.
Will then be parked up side by side
Like the yellow Z3's did.
Meet up at the Link hotel car park and drive into Zedfest from there.
Will then be parked up side by side
Like the yellow Z3's did.
- Mr Tidy
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That's looking great Street.
A Tiefgrun pairing at Zedfest would be fantastic!
A Tiefgrun pairing at Zedfest would be fantastic!
Coupes because stunning!
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Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Let's make that happen, I'm sure we can!
Four Alfa's and a Ducati later, I've turned to the dark side...
"Drive German, wear Italian, kiss French"
Z4: Tiefgrüen Metallic E86 3.0Si / Insta @bartsbuilds
"Drive German, wear Italian, kiss French"
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OnlineStreet
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I finally got the Green machine back from the paint shop. Still not perfect but good enough that I can hopefully take it from here. Some random photos below.
As some may have seen I’ve lost the B-Pillar trims on the 3 month debacle with the bodyshop. Was it me, was it them, I’ll just have to suck it up. Hopefully have a set on the way from Germany
Yesterday I finally got the chance to fit the piano trim and some de-chromed pieces. I’m still looking for a champagne/Sepang interior but I’m not that unhappy with the black leather. Which way would you go?
As some may have seen I’ve lost the B-Pillar trims on the 3 month debacle with the bodyshop. Was it me, was it them, I’ll just have to suck it up. Hopefully have a set on the way from Germany
Yesterday I finally got the chance to fit the piano trim and some de-chromed pieces. I’m still looking for a champagne/Sepang interior but I’m not that unhappy with the black leather. Which way would you go?
3.0si Coupe Sapphire Black Target 300k miles
3.0si Coupe Sapphire Black Why have 1 when you could have 2!!
Serial Zed tinkerer. Always looking for the next Zed project
3.0si Coupe Sapphire Black Why have 1 when you could have 2!!
Serial Zed tinkerer. Always looking for the next Zed project
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Looks lovely, looks like it just needs a very light ‘refine’ to remove a few workshop buffer trails
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Looking very nice!! With that colour combo, if you get chance to grab a lighter interior colour it would probably just finish it off nicely.Street wrote: ↑Sun May 28, 2023 9:50 am I finally got the Green machine back from the paint shop. Still not perfect but good enough that I can hopefully take it from here. Some random photos below.
As some may have seen I’ve lost the B-Pillar trims on the 3 month debacle with the bodyshop. Was it me, was it them, I’ll just have to suck it up. Hopefully have a set on the way from Germany
Yesterday I finally got the chance to fit the piano trim and some de-chromed pieces. I’m still looking for a champagne/Sepang interior but I’m not that unhappy with the black leather. Which way would you go?
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There is a guy on here who has just dyed his cinnamon...not sure if you can dye dark to light but might be an option.