"LeadfootYT" (leadfootyt)
05/06/2014 at 20:56 • Filed to: None
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"LeadfootYT" (leadfootyt)
05/06/2014 at 20:56 • Filed to: None | 1
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A friend of mine and I share a project E24. It's a 1985 Alpinweiss car, 5-speed, North American model, and with a legit 101k on the clock. It was very abused when we got it (we traded our old W124 wagon for it, a car which I greatly regret selling), and has since received a full suspension refresh (tie rods, struts, H&R springs) in lieu of the blown struts and cut springs of the previous owner. It has also had its trim cleansed of spray paint and some body damage repaired. However, it's mechanically solid (barring some worn shifter linkage). But now we face a decision.
Paint for the car is projected to cost $2-3k, not including the complete prep work (dent repair, sanding, and general repair) we've already done - a cost that is thoroughly prohibitive, as we want to make our money back and move on to other cars - and this was a quote we were not prepared to here (I know - next time ...). We have some money invested in the car, and are hoping to make it back, so our options are:
-Plastidip and reassemble the car with a motif (thinking WWII olive drab and white stars)
-Cut our losses and sell now
What say you Oppo? The car is pictured above.
AM3R
> LeadfootYT
05/06/2014 at 20:59 |
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not a bad idea
Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> LeadfootYT
05/06/2014 at 20:59 |
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Arben72
> LeadfootYT
05/06/2014 at 21:00 |
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I don't want to say plastidip, but I'd go with that. Fully prepped, an ok quality paint job might be possible for 1500.
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Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
> LeadfootYT
05/06/2014 at 21:01 |
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Plastidip, you would get the most for it if it looks presentable. You might even attract non-jalops
PheeNoIVI
> AM3R
05/06/2014 at 21:02 |
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Is plastidipping a car before sale common?
ly2v8-Brian
> LeadfootYT
05/06/2014 at 21:03 |
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I'm thinking of acquiring an E30 2door or convertible for something that is more fuel efficient than my truck for commuting to college. Manual or Auto is fine (Autos seem to be in better shape overall), but I want it to run ok and have a clean body. For under 3k.
6cyl
> LeadfootYT
05/06/2014 at 21:03 |
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option 3 - vinyl wrap: a little more durable than plastidip
If you decide to sell how much are you looking to get for it?
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LeadfootYT
> 6cyl
05/06/2014 at 21:15 |
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Depends how much we can/want to clean it up elsewhere, on the interior and with the shifter and such. And it depends what it looks like. It's hard to put a figure on it, but whatever it is, it'll be that plus $1200 for wheels (which are mine, and belong on my blue Sixer haha).
N51fanatic
> LeadfootYT
05/06/2014 at 21:20 |
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How much are you looking to get for this thing? The e24/28 market is hot right now. I wouldnt plastidip it, the person who would be interested in buying this wont be interested in a plastidip finish and certainly wouldnt pay more for a plastidip vs unfinished finish. I'd say cut your losses (if there are losses) and move on.
Sir_Stig: and toxic masculinity ruins the party again.
> LeadfootYT
05/06/2014 at 22:01 |
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I'd say don't do anything and see if you can get anyone interested. I'd leave plastidip/vinyl for a last resort, given that it's already prepped if someone wants to paint it themselves. Incidentally how does one post on oppo?
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AM3R
> PheeNoIVI
05/06/2014 at 22:11 |
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I mean you can't charge an extra $5k and say it's because it's plasti dipped, but if you do a good enough job with proper prep work etc. it should look pretty great. As a buyer I wouldn't really see a problem with it other than that it's only temporary.
Mbdurham
> LeadfootYT
05/06/2014 at 22:48 |
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please do not plastidip that car