E90 Laguna Seca Blue and Space Gray...I have ISSUES...Who else does?

albert1028 · 08-08-2009, 09:46 AM

Hey All,

I now realize how amazing my fiance is in helping me do what we did to protect my <400 mile E90 M3. This is done with less than $14 worth of standard 3M painters tape 2" wide and 3 hours of detailed work. Have a look:

1. Side View - Some tape was falling off due to plastic areas that were not that conducive to adhesion. But we managed to cover all painted parts on the front third of the car, including the underside of the front bumper.

2. Passenger Side View Mirror - To Cover this, some of the tape had slits in them so that they could easily curve around the sections where a straight piece would not bend around.

3. Another Side View but Closer.

4. BMW so precious, i want to cover you - We took one long piece of tape and cut multliple slits into it so i could go around the BMW emblem.

5. Passenger Side Vent - I originally wanted to just quickly put some tape on, but my fiance refused to "slap" it on so we ended up trying to spend time covering only the painted areas.

6. Fat Front View - also note that we covered the A-Pillars including the first 7 inches of the front of the roof as well.

7. Close Up 2/3 View of Front Left of Car - We managed to tuck painters tape around places that were easily accessible hence the "full" coverage.

8. Left Hood Vent - Since this vent is in use, we decided to be detailed and use smaller pieces of tape with slits to go around the hard to cover curve of the vent.

Overall, I was happy with what we did. Just wanted to share my OCD-like behavior for those that might actually appreciate it. If anyone wants any tips, i'd be glad to give them some!

By the way, this was on for 2 weeks because my car is getting a clear bra on 2/3 of my car are Premier here in Socal. Finally I can drive it with very little worry!

parafrog1 · 08-08-2009, 10:28 AM

to protect the car until you got the clear bra? a bit excessive. did you drive around like this? the look is terrible but I understand protecting your ride from road crap. not judging, just my humble opinion...more power to you.

albert1028 · 08-08-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by parafrog1

to protect the car until you got the clear bra? a bit excessive. did you drive around like this? the look is terrible but I understand protecting your ride from road crap. not judging, just my humble opinion...more power to you.

To some people...definitely it is excessive, but if i'm gonna keep and collect this car , why not? Doesn't hurt...and i enjoy keeping things pristine and clean!

Terrible, don't think it is for a week of driving since i'm learning to be humble and driving around with this is a good lesson for me!

jwe45bb · 08-08-2009, 12:56 PM

ur weird

ching · 08-08-2009, 01:02 PM

What do you do for a living?

albert1028 · 08-08-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ching

What do you do for a living?

I'm an ex-engineer and now a graduate student going for my doctorate in clinical psychology. Go figure.... haha

alex310 · 08-08-2009, 01:07 PM

Umm yeah, whatever works for you

Bsaint · 08-08-2009, 01:08 PM

Looks more like Estoril,

but tape job looks pretty good, a lot of that is still going to come off during the drive, not to mention leaving that on in the rain followed by heat = never good. You're going to need a few bottles of goo gone.

albert1028 · 08-08-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bsaint

Looks more like Estoril,

but tape job looks pretty good, a lot of that is still going to come off during the drive, not to mention leaving that on in the rain followed by heat = never good. You're going to need a few bottles of goo gone.

Thanks for the compliment. It's off now and Premier is putting on the clear bra which I will pick up this afternoon! Plus here in sunny southern california, it almost never rains, but we took it off on thursday and barely any came off, they were starting to peel but did a good job of protecting the parts I wanted to protect.

Kitsune · 08-08-2009, 01:17 PM

Yeah, I have no idea how to respond to this.

Mookster · 08-08-2009, 01:19 PM

Lol, anytime you start a thread with "I now realize how amazing my fiance is" .....

AMPowerJ · 08-08-2009, 01:23 PM

... and my wife thinks I have problems when it comes to my love for my car.

albert1028 · 08-08-2009, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by AMPowerJ

... and my wife thinks I have problems when it comes to my love for my car.

We will see...i'm doing my best to keep from going through those experiences...but we'll see...haha

frankzlin79 · 08-08-2009, 01:50 PM

You forgot to cover the side skirts of the car. I notice that I get some debris scratching up my paint on the side skirts. Time to buy more tape!

Mrgunfun · 08-08-2009, 02:36 PM

I will buy your car in 10 years. It better be this clean when I get it.

Park2670 · 08-08-2009, 03:05 PM

I did this to my 330 when I drove to Vegas right after I bought it. Wasnt nearly as detailed as you, only went 8 inches up the hood. But it made a large difference in the rock chips and cleaning off the bugs. But the multiple looks I got from other people was so classic!

Plus it came off so easily, left no residue either.

positiveions · 08-08-2009, 03:08 PM

call me ignorant, but what are you trying to accomplish? Are you going to track this vehicle?

albert1028 · 08-08-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by eatrach73

call me ignorant, but what are you trying to accomplish? Are you going to track this vehicle?

I was trying to keep the front end of the car clean so I can get a clear bra installed.

. I know that many people think it's lame to do this, but everyone has their way and style and degree of detailedness and cleanliness. This who i am. Just don't hate me for doing something that might be seem stupid. I am just trying to show what is possible for those who are as anal as me when it comes to keep their car pristine prior to getting it clear bra'd. That's all.

gemini330zhp · 08-08-2009, 03:32 PM

You need clear tape for the Headlights the get pitted pretty quickly!

datbimmerdoe · 08-08-2009, 03:36 PM

Great work. I don't blame you for protecting YOUR car.

OCD FTW!!!!

MGZT · 08-08-2009, 05:48 PM

Good Job. I do this all the time before the car shows.

monk · 08-08-2009, 08:19 PM

Now I like to see your fiance in Laguna Seca Blue.

08-08-2009, 09:46 AM	#1
albert1028 First Lieutenant 20 Rep 390 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 Space Gray M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	E90 Laguna Seca Blue and Space Gray...I have ISSUES...Who else does? Hey All, I now realize how amazing my fiance is in helping me do what we did to protect my <400 mile E90 M3. This is done with less than $14 worth of standard 3M painters tape 2" wide and 3 hours of detailed work. Have a look: 1. Side View - Some tape was falling off due to plastic areas that were not that conducive to adhesion. But we managed to cover all painted parts on the front third of the car, including the underside of the front bumper. 2. Passenger Side View Mirror - To Cover this, some of the tape had slits in them so that they could easily curve around the sections where a straight piece would not bend around. 3. Another Side View but Closer. 4. BMW so precious, i want to cover you - We took one long piece of tape and cut multliple slits into it so i could go around the BMW emblem. 5. Passenger Side Vent - I originally wanted to just quickly put some tape on, but my fiance refused to "slap" it on so we ended up trying to spend time covering only the painted areas. 6. Fat Front View - also note that we covered the A-Pillars including the first 7 inches of the front of the roof as well. 7. Close Up 2/3 View of Front Left of Car - We managed to tuck painters tape around places that were easily accessible hence the "full" coverage. 8. Left Hood Vent - Since this vent is in use, we decided to be detailed and use smaller pieces of tape with slits to go around the hard to cover curve of the vent. Overall, I was happy with what we did. Just wanted to share my OCD-like behavior for those that might actually appreciate it. If anyone wants any tips, i'd be glad to give them some! By the way, this was on for 2 weeks because my car is getting a clear bra on 2/3 of my car are Premier here in Socal. Finally I can drive it with very little worry!
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parafrog1 Enlisted Member 6 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2006 330I Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	to protect the car until you got the clear bra? a bit excessive. did you drive around like this? the look is terrible but I understand protecting your ride from road crap. not judging, just my humble opinion...more power to you.
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Mookster Captain 184 Rep 692 Posts Drives: 2019 ZR1 & 2020 Supra GR LE Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Lol, anytime you start a thread with "I now realize how amazing my fiance is" .....
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frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel 265 Rep 1,696 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas iTrader: (5)	You forgot to cover the side skirts of the car. I notice that I get some debris scratching up my paint on the side skirts. Time to buy more tape!
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Mrgunfun Second Lieutenant 219 Rep 241 Posts Drives: BMW M3 M-DCT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Garden State iTrader: (0)	I will buy your car in 10 years. It better be this clean when I get it.
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Park2670 General 355 Rep 18,218 Posts Drives: Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: UTAH iTrader: (8)	I did this to my 330 when I drove to Vegas right after I bought it. Wasnt nearly as detailed as you, only went 8 inches up the hood. But it made a large difference in the rock chips and cleaning off the bugs. But the multiple looks I got from other people was so classic! Plus it came off so easily, left no residue either. __________________
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gemini330zhp Major 34 Rep 1,181 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey iTrader: (0)	You need clear tape for the Headlights the get pitted pretty quickly! __________________ 2008 Jet Black E90 M3 6SPD no sunroof and 18s to my specs
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datbimmerdoe Lieutenant General 1265 Rep 17,493 Posts Drives: like I'M BOUT THAT LIFE Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: PARADISE aka CANES COUNTRY iTrader: (0)	Great work. I don't blame you for protecting YOUR car. OCD FTW!!!!
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MGZT Private First Class 9 Rep 125 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (4)	Good Job. I do this all the time before the car shows.
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monk Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Space Gray Coupe 6M Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (1)	Now I like to see your fiance in Laguna Seca Blue.
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