The Life of My 2008 E92 M3, Wet Sanded Top to Bottom

turb0mik3 · 06-06-2011, 01:29 PM

Excellent job!!!

SIIK2NR · 06-06-2011, 02:04 PM

Christ that's a lot of work....but got-damn it looks good!

zhp43867 · 07-22-2012, 08:39 AM

I am impressed! I have wetsanded aftermarket paint/factory paint to blend them together several times, but never a factory paint job with the level of orange peel the E92s have. A family member just got a new Le-Mans Blue 335i M sport I'd like to wetsand, but I want to be cautious.

So I have a few questions if you don't mind:

- Would you do it again (or have you on your new M3?)
- How low did you have to go (grit wise) to flatten the orange peel?
- Did you have any cloudiness or other issues with your old M3 due to the wet sand?
- What level of polish/pad would you recommend on a PC dual orbital to remove the tracers and sand marks from the paint? I have Surbuf, yellow LC foam, wool, and all types of polish and compounds.

Thanks!

GOVCO · 07-22-2012, 11:09 AM

So, if I treated you to some yummy Maryland Crab Cakes....can you fly here to hit me up next... DAMN that is some perfection right there! Great work!

eclipsisNA · 07-22-2012, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by zhp43867

I am impressed! I have wetsanded aftermarket paint/factory paint to blend them together several times, but never a factory paint job with the level of orange peel the E92s have. A family member just got a new Le-Mans Blue 335i M sport I'd like to wetsand, but I want to be cautious.

So I have a few questions if you don't mind:

- Would you do it again (or have you on your new M3?)
- How low did you have to go (grit wise) to flatten the orange peel?
- Did you have any cloudiness or other issues with your old M3 due to the wet sand?
- What level of polish/pad would you recommend on a PC dual orbital to remove the tracers and sand marks from the paint? I have Surbuf, yellow LC foam, wool, and all types of polish and compounds.

Thanks!

1. I would do it again, but only if I had enough spare time. It's a huge commitment, probably around 150+ hours of work. Since I've had my MCB M3, I haven't had the time to do it, but I would if I had it.

2. You wouldn't want to go below 1000, 1500 being preferable.

3. If you follow the proper grit workflow --> polish, you'll have a perfect finish with no defects.

4. Removing wet sanding marks with an orbital would be a huge challenge. Do you know how to work a rotary? If not, I would learn proper rotary technique before you wet sand. It'll take 3x as long to remove sanding marks with an orbital. You have the proper pads and possibly polishes, but they're much less effective on an orbital.

The results are definitely worth the commitment if you have the time. Le Mans Blue would look unreal w/ a wet sanding job.

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Originally Posted by GOVCO

So, if I treated you to some yummy Maryland Crab Cakes....can you fly here to hit me up next... DAMN that is some perfection right there! Great work!

I would do anything for some Maryland Blue Claws

I grew up on them. I still spend plenty of time on the East coast.

chrisjrobi · 07-22-2012, 07:24 PM

very nice work

IFX · 07-22-2012, 08:21 PM

I just finished sanding a red overall vehicle we did, I'll show you guys how red looks with no Orange peel. If OP doesn't mind!

And magnificent job OP, did this on my first car my dad got me. Obsidian Black!

kwike92 · 07-23-2012, 01:13 AM

holy shit... talk about a detail... car looks fantastic..where was this all done at? or did u do it yourself???

kdbryce · 07-23-2012, 02:19 AM

woah

eclipsisNA · 07-23-2012, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by kwike92

holy shit... talk about a detail... car looks fantastic..where was this all done at? or did u do it yourself???

This was done at our studio, and yes, I did it myself.

ColeD480 · 07-23-2012, 01:59 PM

Speechless. I don't know which is more impressive... your equipment or the time and technique.

Aquariu///M · 07-23-2012, 02:40 PM

That's ridiculous!!! Sick!! What a difference..anyone can do that on my AW pm me !!

brembo325 · 07-23-2012, 02:40 PM

woowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

M3Power55 · 07-24-2012, 12:31 AM

wow thats sickkkkkk!!!!!!!!! nice job.

1MOREMOD · 07-24-2012, 12:38 AM

simply amazing.

e92_m3 · 07-24-2012, 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by chriszeh

simply amazing.

+1000!

Very clean OP!

kwike92 · 07-24-2012, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by eclipsisNA

This was done at our studio, and yes, I did it myself.

is someone where to pay to get this done..what would this job cost to do????

eclipsisNA · 07-24-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by kwike92

is someone where to pay to get this done..what would this job cost to do????

It starts around $1,200 and takes at least a week. If you want the wheels taken off, interior steamed, or the engine bay steamed, that adds on to the $1,200.

leemik · 07-24-2012, 01:53 PM

fantastic work and so much attention to detail!! ..but then you do this D:

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Originally Posted by eclipsisNA

what's the deal here? did you just scratch up your rim by placing it face down on the asphalt or was it protected in someway that we can't see?

eclipsisNA · 07-24-2012, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by leemik

fantastic work and so much attention to detail!! ..but then you do this D:

what's the deal here? did you just scratch up your rim by placing it face down on the asphalt or was it protected in someway that we can't see?

That pic is deceiving: there's two small rubber blocks under the top and bottom of the wheel.

slo_guy · 07-24-2012, 07:29 PM

so when are you going to start working on your current one eric? i see alot of orange peel and i know it's killing you.

eclipsisNA · 08-02-2012, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by slo_guy

so when are you going to start working on your current one eric? i see alot of orange peel and i know it's killing you.

You rascal, you know I have a hard time dealing w/ the peel on the current car.

Probably going to sand it in the next month or so

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zhp43867 Ohhai 19 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Redwood City, CA iTrader: (0)	I am impressed! I have wetsanded aftermarket paint/factory paint to blend them together several times, but never a factory paint job with the level of orange peel the E92s have. A family member just got a new Le-Mans Blue 335i M sport I'd like to wetsand, but I want to be cautious. So I have a few questions if you don't mind: - Would you do it again (or have you on your new M3?) - How low did you have to go (grit wise) to flatten the orange peel? - Did you have any cloudiness or other issues with your old M3 due to the wet sand? - What level of polish/pad would you recommend on a PC dual orbital to remove the tracers and sand marks from the paint? I have Surbuf, yellow LC foam, wool, and all types of polish and compounds. Thanks!
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