My M235i finally here with custom painted parts

bman6074 · 06-29-2014, 04:01 PM

Finally got my Estoril Blue II M235i. Had the mirrors and diffuser painted body color. Reminds me of my old 99 E36 M3. Didn't really like the dark gray diffuser and silver mirrors. They seemed out of place. Clear bra install too.

Steven1077 · 06-29-2014, 04:53 PM

The mirrors look so much better than grey

DanG · 06-29-2014, 05:00 PM

I like it. EB looks good on mirrors and diffuser.

GOLFFRR · 06-29-2014, 06:10 PM

sweet ride!

bman6074 · 06-29-2014, 07:44 PM

Thanks, yea I like it all body color. just looks right.

Mark's M · 06-29-2014, 07:50 PM

Ditto everyone's comments. Looks SOOOOO much better. Nicely done!

bman6074 · 06-29-2014, 07:59 PM

I missed a picture when uploading. Uploaded it now. A better rear shot to see the diffuser.

2+3=5 · 06-29-2014, 08:17 PM

awesome superman!

one1er · 06-30-2014, 01:22 AM

WOW!
Looks soooooo much better!!! I can't believe how much worse the grey mirror and difuser looks...at least in my opinion, specially the difuser...wow!
Nicely done sir!!

hans007 · 06-30-2014, 03:33 AM

i dont mind the diffuser so much, but the mirrors defintely look great the way you have it. my EBii 328 would look wierd with silver mirrors.

IM2C · 06-30-2014, 05:49 AM

I like it. Well done.

david.orr · 06-30-2014, 06:43 AM

Nice tastefully done!!!

bman6074 · 06-30-2014, 08:49 AM

Thanks everyone. I am still thinking of getting IND reflector replacements front and back to make it all one color. Not sure on the rear tho.

Not the best PS but i think it gives you the idea. If anyone else is better at Photoshop and can help out please do.

BEM-S4 · 06-30-2014, 08:52 AM

I would def do the front. Rear 1. Doesn't bother me bc it matches the tail lamp and 2. while not 100% sure I think install might be a bitch.

plien69 · 06-30-2014, 09:18 AM

Who did the paint job?

bman6074 · 06-30-2014, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I would def do the front. Rear 1. Doesn't bother me bc it matches the tail lamp and 2. while not 100% sure I think install might be a bitch.

Yea my thoughts as well. At times i look at it and like the rear all one color. then i look again and like it with the red reflectors. So torn. Front i am most likely going to do.

bman6074 · 06-30-2014, 09:24 AM

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Who did the paint job?

airport road auto body. They are BMW certified. I heard they heat the parts (being its ABS plastic) before painting. I can only assume to infuse the paint into the plastic. It looks great, no complaints and was told the paint is warrantied for life of ownership

golf_234 · 06-30-2014, 09:25 AM

Yes, front, but not rear I agree. You have really dialed the look of this car. I will be doing the same with an Alpine on Terra, for sure.

five3three · 06-30-2014, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by bman6074

Yea my thoughts as well. At times i look at it and like the rear all one color. then i look again and like it with the red reflectors. So torn. Front i am most likely going to do.

Do the front for sure. The rears look nice as is. I think it gives it some contrast and matches with the taillights.

BEM-S4 · 06-30-2014, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by BEM-S4

I would def do the front. Rear 1. Doesn't bother me bc it matches the tail lamp and 2. while not 100% sure I think install might be a bitch.

Yea my thoughts as well. At times i look at it and like the rear all one color. then i look again and like it with the red reflectors. So torn. Front i am most likely going to do.

If you're torn I'd skip the rear for sure. I did mine basically the same as yours, body colored mirrors and reflectors. Didn't paint diffuser bc it's so close to mineral grey I can't event tell the difference. I honestly don't know what they were thinking on the mirrors.

Sportstick · 06-30-2014, 10:32 AM

I'm also a fan of bodycolor vs. contrast. Please excuse that this is Valencia Orange rather than Estoril Blue, but would you consider the grille? This was photoshopped just to consider this treatment, but I'm leaning away from it.

BEM-S4 · 06-30-2014, 10:35 AM

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I'm also a fan of bodycolor vs. contrast. Please excuse that this is Valencia Orange rather than Estoril Blue, but would you consider the grille? This was photoshopped just to consider this treatment, but I'm leaning away from it.

Not a fan, but if going that route I'd say perhaps black surround and body colored fins?

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bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	My M235i finally here with custom painted parts Finally got my Estoril Blue II M235i. Had the mirrors and diffuser painted body color. Reminds me of my old 99 E36 M3. Didn't really like the dark gray diffuser and silver mirrors. They seemed out of place. Clear bra install too. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by bman6074; 06-29-2014 at 07:58 PM..
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bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	I missed a picture when uploading. Uploaded it now. A better rear shot to see the diffuser. __________________
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hans007 Major 605 Rep 1,077 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0)	i dont mind the diffuser so much, but the mirrors defintely look great the way you have it. my EBii 328 would look wierd with silver mirrors.
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bman6074 Major 103 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 14 M235i and 07 Lotus Exige S Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone. I am still thinking of getting IND reflector replacements front and back to make it all one color. Not sure on the rear tho. Not the best PS but i think it gives you the idea. If anyone else is better at Photoshop and can help out please do. Attached Images __________________
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golf_234 Captain 319 Rep 905 Posts Drives: E46, E90, F30 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Santa Monica iTrader: (0)	Yes, front, but not rear I agree. You have really dialed the look of this car. I will be doing the same with an Alpine on Terra, for sure. __________________
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Sportstick Major General 4651 Rep 6,027 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	I'm also a fan of bodycolor vs. contrast. Please excuse that this is Valencia Orange rather than Estoril Blue, but would you consider the grille? This was photoshopped just to consider this treatment, but I'm leaning away from it.
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