New project...

[z4lincs]

As per my items for sale thread, my e85 is sadly no longer with us, but keen to stay in a Z4, I've taken a punt on a 2014 Valencia Orange e89 M Sport 20i with 48k on the clock.

The good... it looks like this, I absolutely love it! Interior is mint too



The bad...

It's basically sat and done nothing for 3-4 years with the previous owner, so today is in for a major service and fingers crossed for no major issues.

Pending any news from the garage, the main issue is the paintwork - it had been left in a car port or something similar, so there is some serious sun damage to large parts of the paintwork. Seeing a few people tomorrow to see what can be done, but preparing myself for it needing at least a partial respray.



So depending on what money needs to be spent there, next priority is getting the power up with a remap and just generally showing it some love, as it seems to have been lacking from who had it before

 

[Pondy]

VO is such a nice colour.....not so much with the roof issues, though.
I wonder how that happened? Looks like someone has spilled something nasty on it then rubbed it off with a brillo pad!
At least the panel (s) can be removed fairly easily to respray them.

 

[Ole gits rule]

Really love VO on a Zed, hope there are no major mechanical issues and that the paint can be done quickly and at a reasonable cost.

Why was it parked up for such a long period of time - seems a waste

 

[Mr Tidy]

That's a stunning colour so I hope you can get the paint sorted.

A few people seem to have gone for a black roof so that could be an option if it needs paint anyway.

Just hope you can keep enough back for a remap!

 

[Ole gits rule]

That's a stunning colour so I hope you can get the paint sorted.

A few people seem to have gone for a black roof so that could be an option if it needs paint anyway.

Just hope you can keep enough back for a remap!

thought the black roof was from the factory but a good shout though as probably easier to paint than VO, how about a Carbon weave like an M3 / M4

 

[z4lincs]

I wonder how that happened? Looks like someone has spilled something nasty on it then rubbed it off with a brillo pad!

All I was told it was parked up under cover for 'personal reasons'.. perhaps under some sort of glass or plastic roof causing sunlight damage?

Really love VO on a Zed, hope there are no major mechanical issues and that the paint can be done quickly and at a reasonable cost.

Back from service and nothing too major! Replaced all fluids and filters etc, and just needs a new ancillary belt and some tyres.. so pretty happy with that! Seeing a couple of paint people tomorrow

though the black roof was from the factory but a good shout though as probably easier to paint than VO, how about a Carbon weave like an M3 / M4

and yeah this is a cracking idea, carbon weave would look sweet!

 

[Chippie]

just needs a new ancillary belt and some tyres.

Don’t forget the battery, that probably needs changing, definitely if it’s the original.

 

[B21]

That's a stunning colour so I hope you can get the paint sorted.

A few people seem to have gone for a black roof so that could be an option if it needs paint anyway.

Just hope you can keep enough back for a remap!

though the black roof was from the factory but a good shout though as probably easier to paint than VO, how about a Carbon weave like an M3 / M4

Gloss black roof ?

Faux carbon weave? :thumbsdown:

But each to their own..

 

[N4LLY]

We love a VO E89. Good that you are giving some TLC

 

[Ole gits rule]

That's a stunning colour so I hope you can get the paint sorted.

A few people seem to have gone for a black roof so that could be an option if it needs paint anyway.

Just hope you can keep enough back for a remap!

though the black roof was from the factory but a good shout though as probably easier to paint than VO, how about a Carbon weave like an M3 / M4

Gloss black roof ?

Faux carbon weave? :thumbsdown:

But each to their own..

I like either but as you say each to their own

 

[Neil CR]

That is a cracking colour

 

[Zed Baron]

I like a bit of a barn find or car port find Is it just the roof paint work thats damaged?

 

[z4lincs]

I like a bit of a barn find or car port find Is it just the roof paint work thats damaged?

Unfortunately its bonnet and boot too.. anything that points up basically :roll: The sides look great!

 

[Pondy]

The sides look great!

Every cloud......

 

[Nanu]

Great colour and the fact I owned a VO for 7 years does not mean I am biased.

Bite the bullet and go for the full respray.

 

[AnubisZed]

Just an idea.....
As yours is a 2014, then it's still within the manufacturers body/paint warranty, so it's definitely worth a try and see what they say. If they agree to cover it then you will get a BMW repair in the original VO paint, if they refuse then you've only lost some time.
Best of luck either way

 

[z4lincs]

Just an idea.....
As yours is a 2014, then it's still within the manufacturers body/paint warranty, so it's definitely worth a try and see what they say. If they agree to cover it then you will get a BMW repair in the original VO paint, if they refuse then you've only lost some time.
Best of luck either way

Thanks man, always worth a try! Heading to a dealer tomorrow anyway so I'll have a word with them

 

[Pondy]

Just an idea.....
As yours is a 2014, then it's still within the manufacturers body/paint warranty, so it's definitely worth a try and see what they say. If they agree to cover it then you will get a BMW repair in the original VO paint, if they refuse then you've only lost some time.
Best of luck either way

I agree it's worth a try, but I will bet 10 years mortgage payments it won't be successful.

 

[Ole gits rule]

One panel you may get away with it but on three panels they will says it vandalism or neglect, good luck though worth a quick question.

 

[z4lincs]

So a quick update.. car is booked in for a full wrap in a couple of weeks

So re the paint problems, multiple places basically suggested a full respray rather than tackling individual panels but after speaking to a few wrapping places too, thats what I've gone for instead. Using 3M Fiery Orange it should be pretty close to original Valencia - comes with a good warranty and obviously a huge chunk cheaper than paint.



Top surface of the paint is all fine, so vinyl should still affix fine and it won't cause any further damage incase I do want to sort a respray much further down the line.

Pics incoming mid July 8)