Shadow line trim refurb

jozi

Over the next few months I'll be re-assembling my E30, I have nearly all the shadow line trim removed from the car and can't decide what to with it. I think I can either re-paint all of it or use something like g-technic trim restore. The trim restore worked really well on a set of grills. Painting is more hassle but might look better?

I would definitely use C4 trim restorer. I've used it on 3 cars now. The first two it lasted almost 3 years and the third I did recently. I think it is better than painting because it keeps the original look.

Ded_Zebra

Yep, trim restorer is the way to go in my opinion too

challengemaster

Can't beat C4 for plastic trim, but shadowline stuff is all painted chrome/metal as far as I know. It won't work. Sand it back and re-spray is your only job.

jozi

It's either painted or powdercoated, I'm really sure to be honest.

I'm reluctant to go painting it all, there's a lot of it on the touring :P

challengemaster

I think Conzy resprayed his and it turned out very well. There would be a fair bit of work on a touring though.... get a few friends to give you a hand :P

jozi

challengemaster wrote: »

get a few friends to give you a hand :P

If it were that easy the touring would have been finished 2yrs ago

I'm in no rush, it's prog going to be one of the last things on the list.

challengemaster

jozi wrote: »

If it were that easy the touring would have been finished 2yrs ago

I'm in no rush, it's prog going to be one of the last things on the list.

It would help if you weren't in the arsehole of nowhere :pac:

In fairness, it's coming along nicely I'd say you're delighted to see some proper progress with it painted now

jozi

On the one hand it really appreciate a helping hand but then on the other hand I'd be paranoid that something would be done wrong or get damaged etc I don't think I trust most of my mates enough (their not car enthusiasts either).

I can;t wait it's been a very long time happening! Was meant to have it back last week but he's been busy :mad: Hopefulyl tomorrow or wed eve!

challengemaster

I know what you mean I think most people that actually like their cars has that feeling Particularly if they're not into cars.

Surely a few lads from bmw-driver or E30 owners would give you a hand though?

Get pics up when you get it back

jozi

I'll have pics for sure! There's no one local to me. I've one mate but I can't see him helping much, until I get the shell in his shed

challengemaster

Ah thats a shame... we'll have to organise a meet up there

If you want some pics of it when it's finished... let me know

jozi

Might have a mini meet up here before I leave the country.

I'll let you know about pics, I'll be trying myself thats for sure. Seems like a hard enough colour to photograph as well.

kdevitt

If its off the car I'd definitely paint it - the trim restorer does a great job, but I don't think its a match for freshly painted trim.