Dino D's Z3 2.8 Custom build. '98 Montreal Blue

[Grumps]

Ooh now that's looking very nice mate. Congratulations.

 

[t-tony]

Ooh now that's looking very nice mate. Congratulations.

All in all a good week for Montreal Blue cars Dave.

Tony.

 

[Grumps]

All in all a good week for Montreal Blue cars Dave.

Tony.

Agreed Tony

 

[Brian H]

Brilliant Dino, you've had a few tough times with this car but it really is a credit to you and your perseverance. Well done @Tim beard too

 

[Althulas]

Lovely shine to that mate, hopefully you have a nice Sunday to go cruising, well worth the wait.

That's the second top spray skills I've seen on here now. I can see Tim and Sean both being busy.

 

[Dino D]

Brilliant Dino, you've had a few tough times with this car but it really is a credit to you and your perseverance. Well done @Tim beard too

Now that's true...if it wasn't for all the great people on this forum I doubt I'd still have it, but I'm sure glad I do.
A splash of Dakar will make and appearance on the interior once I get the original wheel off!

 

[t-tony]

Now that's true...if it wasn't for all the great people on this forum I doubt I'd still have it, but I'm sure glad I do.
A splash of Dakar will make and appearance on the interior once I get the original wheel off!

Interesting?

Tony.

 

[g8jka]

Wow, looks great!

 

[Lee]

That looks the nuts mate. I bet it looks even better in the flesh!

 

[Dino D]

Lovely shine to that mate, hopefully you have a nice Sunday to go cruising, well worth the wait.

That's the second top spray skills I've seen on here now. I can see Tim and Sean both being busy.

It's great to find someone who can paint well and willing to go the extra mile. We very lucky to have some genuinely skilled people on the forum.

I'm a bit scared to use it now it has flawless paint!!

 

[Dino D]

That looks the nuts mate. I bet it looks even better in the flesh!

You'll like it, finally solved the stubby antenna dilemma:

 

[t-tony]

You'll like it, finally solved the stubby antenna dilemma:
View attachment 53283

What with, no antenna?

Tony.

 

[Dino D]

What with, no antenna?

Tony.

Yep, got rid of that 'pimple' that spoils those otherwise perfecly formed wings.
Would have lost the door handles and boot lock too but too costly for now..

 

[t-tony]

Yep, got rid of that 'pimple' that spoils those otherwise perfecly formed wings.
Would have lost the door handles and boot lock too but too costly for now..

Go on then do tell ...........................

Tony.

ps. Buttons in the mirror casings ? Remote for the Boot?

 

[5harp3y]

Looks so deep and wet! Cracking job!

 

[Mint]

Looks brilliant Dino, you sound very pleased

 

[Dino D]

ps. Buttons in the mirror casings ? Remote for the Boot?

Yep one day!
The expression 'never done' is appropriate..

 

[Grumps]

It's great to find someone who can paint well and willing to go the extra mile. We very lucky to have some genuinely skilled people on the forum.

I'm a bit scared to use it now it has flawless paint!!

That's the problem mate. Putting the issues aside when I first got mine back I was so careful but still have a fair few stone chips now only after about 4000 miles. I remember @Mint having his done and within a week or so gained the biggest stone chip on his bonnet I've ever seen! But that said they are supposed to be driven and enjoyed.

 

[DaveP]

That Zed looks fantastic. My compliments to you both.

Dave

 

[Dino D]

I always liked washing and waxing it but now it's even more of a pleasure, the way the water just runs off the paint is great.
Had it back 6 days and and washed and waxed twice already!

Even managed to get some driving done this week

Need to spend some time on the interior to get it up standard with a redye but for now just enjoying having it back!