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<blockquote data-quote="plutoII" data-source="post: 704791" data-attributes="member: 14411"><p>In the last update, we looked at the current state of the Beemer's paintwork, and will commence work on the paintwork next week. </p><p></p><p>Here, we are bringing you back to the stage before the car was re-sprayed, to demonstrate the importance of addressing a classic, sore area of all older Beemers...the anodized aluminium trim pieces (often mistakenly assumed by many old timers as "chrome"). </p><p></p><p>Even in newer E39s, these anodized trim pieces have often turned whitish, with "fungus-like" patches on them (see pic below). Many owners turn to the classic Autosol or similar products....with limited success. This problem is not dirt or oxidation on the surface, hence, it cannot be completely remedied by rubbing hard with Autosol or similar products. </p><p>Regardless of any killer paintwork, stupendous oversized rims, bombastic bodykits, any Beemer won't look immaculate if these trims are diseased with the white fungus-like stuff. </p><p></p><p>Before the vehicle was re-sprayed, we took the opportunity to make these trims look as presentable as possible. Highly labour intensive work. This project Beemer was stored for more than 10yrs, and even then, its anodized aluminium trim looked horrible. No amount of "metal polishes" could make it look great. </p><p><img src="http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy120/JKLow123/BMW%20Alpina%205%20series%20E28%20restoration/IMG_6353_zps118298dd.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>WIP pics</p><p>There are many techniques used to restore these trims. </p><p>Our preferred method is not to use any chemicals and not removing these trims from the vehicle. Even if the old paintwork is damaged, no worries at all cos we'll be respraying the entire vehicle anyway. </p><p><img src="http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy120/JKLow123/BMW%20Alpina%205%20series%20E28%20restoration/IMG_6359_zps0c4a9955.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>To maintain the authenticity, the trick (and difficulty) was to achieve the same OEM "slightly blur" brushed aluminium look. Finished results...</p><p><img src="http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy120/JKLow123/BMW%20Alpina%205%20series%20E28%20restoration/IMG_9677_zps7ac40456.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy120/JKLow123/BMW%20Alpina%205%20series%20E28%20restoration/IMG_9178_zps29b64cec.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="plutoII, post: 704791, member: 14411"] In the last update, we looked at the current state of the Beemer's paintwork, and will commence work on the paintwork next week. Here, we are bringing you back to the stage before the car was re-sprayed, to demonstrate the importance of addressing a classic, sore area of all older Beemers...the anodized aluminium trim pieces (often mistakenly assumed by many old timers as "chrome"). Even in newer E39s, these anodized trim pieces have often turned whitish, with "fungus-like" patches on them (see pic below). Many owners turn to the classic Autosol or similar products....with limited success. This problem is not dirt or oxidation on the surface, hence, it cannot be completely remedied by rubbing hard with Autosol or similar products. Regardless of any killer paintwork, stupendous oversized rims, bombastic bodykits, any Beemer won't look immaculate if these trims are diseased with the white fungus-like stuff. Before the vehicle was re-sprayed, we took the opportunity to make these trims look as presentable as possible. Highly labour intensive work. This project Beemer was stored for more than 10yrs, and even then, its anodized aluminium trim looked horrible. No amount of "metal polishes" could make it look great. [IMG]http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy120/JKLow123/BMW%20Alpina%205%20series%20E28%20restoration/IMG_6353_zps118298dd.jpg[/IMG] WIP pics There are many techniques used to restore these trims. Our preferred method is not to use any chemicals and not removing these trims from the vehicle. Even if the old paintwork is damaged, no worries at all cos we'll be respraying the entire vehicle anyway. [IMG]http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy120/JKLow123/BMW%20Alpina%205%20series%20E28%20restoration/IMG_6359_zps0c4a9955.jpg[/IMG] To maintain the authenticity, the trick (and difficulty) was to achieve the same OEM "slightly blur" brushed aluminium look. Finished results... [IMG]http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy120/JKLow123/BMW%20Alpina%205%20series%20E28%20restoration/IMG_9677_zps7ac40456.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy120/JKLow123/BMW%20Alpina%205%20series%20E28%20restoration/IMG_9178_zps29b64cec.jpg[/IMG] [/QUOTE]
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