From Arktissilver to Alpina blue II [Archive] - Bimmerforums

KAWABMW7

04-02-2007, 04:25 PM

The 740i gets a real facelift.
This is how the car was:

http://img372.imageshack.us/img372/6656/1161676web9jt.jpg

I bought this complete facelift on Ebay.de:

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/3590/938e1zj7.jpg

And now we are started to paint the car in Alpina blue II:

http://img455.imageshack.us/img455/6484/img4113webie0.jpg

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/3554/img4117webfh8.jpg

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More pictures will come as soon as possible.

Reed Hunt

04-02-2007, 04:44 PM

Cool pics, thanks.

Is that about an $8K paint job?

mihai77

04-02-2007, 04:45 PM

Looks great so far. More pictures

Ecko

04-02-2007, 04:54 PM

Crap man. Thats the way to do it. Talk about taking your modding seriously. Looks like you got me beat. Way to go brother:buttrock

jasonknezo

04-02-2007, 08:08 PM

amazing stuff

sleepy740

04-02-2007, 09:39 PM

nice!!!!

thats how you paint a car...

she looked nice before too!

:)

ridgeapd

04-02-2007, 09:53 PM

Sweet. Don't say "more pics soon to come" and then forget all about us. Keep us in the loop.

kromdom

04-02-2007, 10:04 PM

curious what happened to the 20" Alpinas??

Ecko

04-02-2007, 10:55 PM

Hey, your front plate reads 19-GD-VB:D

roys740

04-02-2007, 11:07 PM

Dang!!!!! You are showing the boys up from Pimp My Ride! AWESOME STUFF!!! :redspot

KAWABMW7

04-03-2007, 04:08 AM

Cool pics, thanks.

Is that about an $8K paint job?

The complete facelift and paintjob costs +/- € 4500,-

KAWABMW7

04-03-2007, 04:12 AM

curious what happened to the 20" Alpinas??

The Alpina's will be fitted when the car is finished. The M-Parellel's are only for the winter.

charbel

04-03-2007, 07:07 AM

i am jelouse now. he spend more then what my e21 worth just to paint his car. can't wait to see it done. very good job.

Strahan

04-03-2007, 09:25 AM

Man that's a gorgeous color! As mentioned above, don't leave us hanging :) I'm interested in seeing some engine bay as-they-paint pics if you get any. I've always wondered when they change color if they have to remove every little thing from the engine bay or not. Sounds like a ton of work.

plik

04-03-2007, 09:42 AM

I would love to have mine repainted. And I just want the same color -- black.

I couldn't tell by the pictures, but did they sand off the clear coat?

KAWABMW7

04-03-2007, 11:42 AM

Don't worry guys, next saterday I'll post more pictures. If everything goes allright this week than the car will be painted saterday.

Reed Hunt

04-03-2007, 12:27 PM

The complete facelift and paintjob costs +/- € 4500,-

Sounds about right...

Lexicon740il

04-03-2007, 12:49 PM

Nice, Very very nice.....
I just Love that Alpina Blue.....
And the softlines........UMMMMMMM....

Bruse Wayne

04-03-2007, 01:02 PM

more pics asap :eyecrazy

plik

04-03-2007, 01:38 PM

How come it's being done in sections like this?

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/808/img4197webqb1.jpg

KAWABMW7

04-03-2007, 04:00 PM

How come it's being done in sections like this?

The painter says that its easier to paint this section like this and the result is better.

MisterPootieCat

04-03-2007, 04:14 PM

Holy Crap! If you're going to paint your car a different color this is the way to do it! It looks like they even stripped down all the doors before painting them. Any idea of what the total number of hours are for this paint job? This probably would be the best paint job I've ever seen.

KAWABMW7

04-03-2007, 04:25 PM

Holy Crap! If you're going to paint your car a different color this is the way to do it! It looks like the even stripped down all the doors before painting them. Any idea of what the total number of hours are for this paint job? This probably would be the best paint job I've ever seen.

Thats right, all doors, hood en trunk are totally stripped before painting. I don't know exactly how many hours it took but it was a lot of work. Its even more work to fit it all together, I don't mind because I do it all myself with a little help from a friend who is a car mechanic.
Only thing I don't do myself is painting the car, thats the job of another friend of mine.

Jayccel

04-03-2007, 07:47 PM

That is a gorgeous color. Man, that's better than getting a new car; having her dipped like that. Can't wait to see the finished product!

BMW5868

04-03-2007, 08:31 PM

How come it's being done in sections like this?

http://img236.imageshack.us/img236/808/img4197webqb1.jpg
It's referred to as edging, it allows the painter to paint in a uniform motion not stopping to go around corners and trying to get the paint into hard spots, this is the right way as it get a full coat of paint on the jambs and openings. Only thing i would of done differently is taking out the frt & rr glass, but they may still do this when it come time to BCCC (base coat / clear coat)

series

04-03-2007, 08:59 PM

WOW!!!! She looked mega nice before can't wait for the final results, good luck.
I personally like the 98-headlight look but you can't go wrong there both sweet.

Interslice

04-03-2007, 09:18 PM

Mungrin

04-03-2007, 09:25 PM

man that i awesome.Your car looked great when it was silver,cant wait to see it blue

plik

04-03-2007, 10:00 PM

Freakin' AWESOME! Great pix! Keep 'em comin'!
I am lookin' at a $1000 job coming soon and I am SURE it will be nowhere NEAR this level of detail! What's it running you??? Gotta be near $3k depending on the paint quality, probably more?

Cabo, on this forum, said he gets a great deal by going to Mexico and having the job done there. From the sound of it, you could get quality painting for a very low price.

KAWABMW7

04-04-2007, 04:06 AM

Freakin' AWESOME! Great pix! Keep 'em comin'!
I am lookin' at a $1000 job coming soon and I am SURE it will be nowhere NEAR this level of detail! What's it running you??? Gotta be near $3k depending on the paint quality, probably more?

I'm a true fan of this car and how many it costs I don't care, it's my hobby.
The complete project including new parts will cost me around € 4500,- thats +/- $6000,-.

Interslice

04-04-2007, 09:58 AM

Wowch! (That's WOW and ouch thrown together! :D) Thanks for setting the bar 'up there' on this project!

As for Fandom for the ride... they are mobile poetry. ...and no poetic license needed as they have diplomatic immunity. E38s have even something more over the 65s & 66s... at least for me. I have always liked this platform, but until owning one... I never really knew.

Now when I see them, I know what they have deep down inside... that something that is not so obvious on the surface. A certified sleeper, if you will. Unless you are just looking at it not from a perspective of performance, but one of luxury... those little altimas and the like can run past me all day on the highway -- I will sit here, enveloped in my Bimma's quality and get to the gig when I get there!

Just a few of my pennies, there.

Keep the pix coming, please!

...

demetrios540i

04-04-2007, 10:05 AM

wow great work...cant wait to see the final result

KAWABMW7

04-07-2007, 02:08 PM

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KAWABMW7

04-07-2007, 02:09 PM

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farhod

04-07-2007, 02:53 PM

that is fuckin SICKKKKKKK! i cant wait to see it finished MY GODDDDDDDDDDD i think i wet myself

sleepy740

04-07-2007, 02:55 PM

nice man!!!

i cant wait to see her all put back together again...
money well spent
:D

plik

04-07-2007, 03:00 PM

that is fuckin SICKKKKKKK! i cant wait to see it finished MY GODDDDDDDDDDD i think i wet myself

+1 (only without the swears)

e24mpwr

04-07-2007, 03:10 PM

+1 (only without the swears)

LOL - that is almost exactly what I was going to post.

Nice job man - looks amazing!

plik

04-07-2007, 03:21 PM

LOL - that is almost exactly what I was going to post.

Nice job man - looks amazing!

Thanks. I worked hard on that post, I think it looks amazing, too.

farhod

04-07-2007, 03:44 PM

lollll sorry for the swears got a little carried away :)

decepticons7

04-07-2007, 04:42 PM

Sweet job!

Can't wait to see the pics.

jasonknezo

04-07-2007, 05:43 PM

unbelieavable that is so sick

Lawyer's Spirit

04-07-2007, 05:55 PM

Excellent thread. I look forward to more pics. I love how you treat your car!

303jackel

04-07-2007, 08:22 PM

Thats beautiful. tooo beautiful. If you don't mind me asking, How much does something like that cost?

KAWABMW7

04-08-2007, 04:59 AM

Thats beautiful. tooo beautiful. If you don't mind me asking, How much does something like that cost?

The complete job incl. facelift costs +/- €4500,- thats about $6000,-.

Hound

04-08-2007, 10:52 AM

wow, im speachless. simply gorgeus man if I had an E38 that's the colour that I'd want it in, and to see that you have other alpina goodies :D you sir are my hero LOL j/k

mihai77

04-08-2007, 03:12 PM

The complete job incl. facelift costs +/- €4500,- thats about $6000,-.

.

Robke

04-08-2007, 05:23 PM

The painter says that its easier to paint this section like this and the result is better.
En hij heeft gelijk , he's right , this is the way to do it , what will happen with the front/rear window , at least take the strips out i assume? , looks like a A1 job , congratulations with a very good job

ridgeapd

04-08-2007, 06:12 PM

That "Alpina Blue" is a great color for the 7. As a matter of fact, it is a great color period. I can think of several cars that that particular shade of blue would look great on. Excellent job. I'm pretty sure we're all looking forward to seeing the finished project.

KAWABMW7

04-09-2007, 05:06 AM

Guys, thanks for the comments. :thumbup:
The car will be painted with a second clear coat wich is harder so there is less change of scratches and gets more brilliance.
Next saterday I'll post more pictures.

Ecko

04-09-2007, 10:58 AM

Wow, truly amazing!!!! I see everything now in Alpina Blue:cool

KAWABMW7

04-14-2007, 10:46 AM

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KAWABMW7

04-14-2007, 10:47 AM

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GrimReefer

04-14-2007, 11:00 AM

that is absolutely beautiful!

sleepy740

04-14-2007, 11:25 AM

nice!!!

now we want hi res pics once shes put back together!!!

Ecko

04-14-2007, 12:29 PM

Wow, just speechless. Continue keeping us updated:alright

plik

04-14-2007, 12:46 PM

I'm curious to see what you do with the trim under the doors. Are you going to leave it black or paint it blue?

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3382/img4628webuh1.jpg

KAWABMW7

04-14-2007, 01:21 PM

I'm curious to see what you do with the trim under the doors. Are you going to leave it black or paint it blue?

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/3382/img4628webuh1.jpg

The trim under the door is also like the facelift, it was silver and will become blue.

http://img501.imageshack.us/img501/1553/1222220web5xb.jpg

Here they are on the picture:

http://img354.imageshack.us/img354/9928/img4505webog5.jpg

ccmdoc

04-14-2007, 01:37 PM

This is going to be one very special 7'. I'm having visions of Scorcher's former Alpina 744, and as I've said before, My favorite E38 of all time. Good luck with it. And Thanks for the great pics. We all appreciate you taking us along for the ride.

Louiseven

04-14-2007, 01:48 PM

KAWABMW7

04-14-2007, 04:01 PM

What a beautiful job you are doing, it will be a special car when done.

Also What year Lincoln MarkIII is that in the background on the outdoor photos? My friend has a very minty 1971 Black Mark III with the rare high back one piece seats.

Guys, thanks for the compliments. Next week I'll post the pictures if the car is ready.

The Lincoln is from 1969, the car belongs to the painter.

Hound

04-16-2007, 09:49 AM

Looking great :D Colour is stunning

KAWABMW7

04-17-2007, 01:25 PM

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brianlin87

04-17-2007, 01:30 PM

sorry for the newb question - but are alpina parts and wheels available here in the states?

brianlin87

04-17-2007, 01:31 PM

^ GREAT write up btw. I can't wait to see the car in the summer with the 20" Alpinas. :thumbsup:

Khiladi1020

04-17-2007, 01:33 PM

Wow, thats amazing! What lip spoiler did you go with on the rear deck lid?

KAWABMW7

04-17-2007, 01:35 PM

Wow, thats amazing! What lip spoiler did you go with on the rear deck lid?

This is the spoiler wich I bought:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130084332069

Bruse Wayne

04-17-2007, 02:06 PM

This is the spoiler wich I bought:

http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130084332069

Damnit I wish I could read that so I could bid on it :mad

The car looks amazing, very well done :cool

BlkonBlk99

04-17-2007, 04:34 PM

http://stores.ebay.com/XenonSpecialist_BMW-E38-7-Series_W0QQfsubZ18

its less than $70 pre painted. The match to my car ( Cosmos Black) was near perfect. I am very happy with it.

Khiladi1020

04-17-2007, 04:36 PM

Got pics of it on your car? (mine is black too)

zyl8tr

04-17-2007, 08:01 PM

$6000 for a full transformation is not bad at all. That would cost twice as much here in the U.S.A.

That car will be the nicest E38 evaaaaaaaaaaaaaaar.

manhattan12

04-17-2007, 08:40 PM

This gives me such a hard on to watch. I want to do so much to Silva. I wish I was still stationed in Germany right now. I would have the hottest 7 when I came back to the states. Great pics, and a job well done on the 7. Let us see her completed. I beg of you.

ridgeapd

04-17-2007, 08:41 PM

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/7798/img4664webcr7.jpg

Why are these trim parts black? Why are they not also Alpina Blue? Maybe these are separate trim pieces? I think I'm confused with what I am looking at.

mahmudb

04-17-2007, 10:23 PM

Simply amazing!! That car looks so good! I wish I could get my car in that color. Good job!

PaveIt

04-17-2007, 10:35 PM

B E A Utiful Color!!!!!!!

toropoki

04-18-2007, 04:56 AM

KAWABMW7

04-18-2007, 05:15 PM

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KnownasK

04-18-2007, 05:17 PM

Yeah

Ecko

04-18-2007, 05:20 PM

Teh, hott brother:buttrock and congrats on your reborn E38

Crap I can't see the last 5 pics only X's:mad

Matsui

04-18-2007, 05:25 PM

Stunningly beautiful

DJROBERTS

04-18-2007, 05:51 PM

Drop dead gorgeous color, amazing job!
Brings back memories of my 85 735 re-paint. I checked on her everyday, when they had her stripped down and primed, I walked right by her, didn't even recognize her. Not nearly the job you have done, that's incredible.

brianlin87

04-18-2007, 05:51 PM

sorry for the newb question - but are alpina parts and wheels available here in the states?

anyone??

ccmdoc

04-18-2007, 06:12 PM

Absolutely beautiful. Awesome Job. Congratulations.

4point4

04-18-2007, 06:20 PM

Wow...

sleepy740

04-18-2007, 06:45 PM

oh my god

that is the nicest looking e38 i have ever seen

:D

zyl8tr

04-18-2007, 07:23 PM

Whoaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

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Louiseven

04-18-2007, 07:39 PM

:bawling

...It,it's just so beautiful....excuse me...

Ahhsk

04-18-2007, 09:12 PM

muy pimp

LJBimmers

04-18-2007, 09:38 PM

WOW!!!!!

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL job!

Congrats!

Shawnee

04-18-2007, 10:12 PM

:buttrock

Well done, that color is phenomenal!

Dig the old KGB Town Car Cruiser in the 3rd to last photo...

manhattan12

04-18-2007, 10:19 PM

She looks great. Congrats on a great project.

Jayccel

04-19-2007, 09:22 AM

Such a nice paint job, beautiful color. Are those 19's or 20's on that car? I like that look.

KAWABMW7

04-19-2007, 12:00 PM

Such a nice paint job, beautiful color. Are those 19's or 20's on that car? I like that look.

They are original 20" Alpina's.

Guys, thanks for all the compliments. :clap

TxDarth

04-19-2007, 02:35 PM

that is the only way to do a color change...you won't have paint lines/edging in door jams or trunk openings,etc. BAD thing remains and worth a big loss on resale is the wrong color under the hood, firewall, etc. I would even go so far as to paint the doors,hood an trunk off the car then let paint cure for 30-45 days then reassemble. Again the drawback, especially with a heavy metalic - panels have to be painted in the the same orientation as they will be on the car or the metalic will not flow the same as the panel next to it after reassembly. It may not match even tho painted at the same time with the same formula on the paint. Another problem especialy if going the other way - dark to silver or red, etc. primer or base should be the same or this will effect the final color shades. This is very necessary with the silver/white/red or lighter colors. Going from silver to the dark blue - not as important for matching.

I would not buy a car with a color change - it might be very innocent as above or it might be be a big cover up on a salvage repair!!!!!!! :nono

greene08

04-19-2007, 02:49 PM

You need to update your "Cars:" info in your profile now!

Hound

04-19-2007, 04:21 PM

Wow man, amazing. :D

KAWABMW7

04-19-2007, 04:36 PM

You need to update your "Cars:" info in your profile now!

Done....;)

BasSPoweR

04-19-2007, 08:51 PM

dude! thats fantastic! what about under the hood? around the engine? will it stay silver?
but yeah, thats a hell of job! great man

roys740

04-19-2007, 11:51 PM

Talk about complete make over. AWESOME JOB :buttrock

KAWABMW7

04-20-2007, 03:17 AM

dude! thats fantastic! what about under the hood? around the engine? will it stay silver?
but yeah, thats a hell of job! great man

Around the engine is simple grey, not silver and no metallic (it's original) and it stays like this. All the other parts are painted on the inside. (hood, trunk and doors)

KAWABMW7

04-22-2007, 08:41 AM

Movie from the project:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMM2KMPM1KI

KnownasK

04-22-2007, 09:16 AM

Not that you need to, but are you gonna do anything with the color on the inside?

DJROBERTS

04-22-2007, 11:33 AM

Movie from the project:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMM2KMPM1KI

That is so cool!!!!

Lexicon740il

04-22-2007, 11:59 AM

I loved the movie, well put together.....
Your friends do some great work.....
It looks like money well spent to me....
I noticed that your video had a tag on it that said the newest Alpina Blue II....
Is this the same colour as the E38 B12 ? or is it the colour of the New B7?

Also, I was wondering if you were gonna apply the Pinstripe Deco Kit to finish off the Alpina facelift?

Your thread has got me very antsy waiting for my Softlines to arrive from Alpina......T-Minus 10 days and counting....I cant wait :buttrock

KAWABMW7

04-22-2007, 04:33 PM

Not that you need to, but are you gonna do anything with the color on the inside?

You mean the interior? If so, the interior is black leather and stays so.

KAWABMW7

04-22-2007, 04:47 PM