Howdy all! I am in the process of refreshing the exterior of my 2001 Oxford Green M Coupe (beige interior) which is a 1 of 3 car in the US. I picked it up last July with some cosmetic issues.
First time I saw the car, I knew I had to have it. I love the Oxford Green colour, and I'd never seen one before. The PO wasn't overly concerned about keeping in tip top shape (cosmetically) however. Here are some of the issues;
(1) Passenger side rear quarter had a big dent
(2) Bonnet has paint damage from dried in bird poo
(3) hatch scratched from bike rack (roof too)
(4) bumper scuffs
Basically, there wasn't a panel on the car which didn't need attention. After going back and forth a few times deciding on rear quarter panel replacement only vs. full repaint, I finally decided to do the full repaint. I am working with what is understood to be one of the best bodyshops in San Francisco.
As part of the process, I am also replacing the following;
(1) new Kidney grilles
(2) new front mesh grille on lower bumper
(3) clear bumper side marker lights
(4) roof rail trim pieces
(5) badging (M badges/roundels)
(6) rear wiper (current one has snapped hose)
Here are some progress pics, I'll post more as I take them. Enjoy!
First time I saw the car, I knew I had to have it. I love the Oxford Green colour, and I'd never seen one before. The PO wasn't overly concerned about keeping in tip top shape (cosmetically) however. Here are some of the issues;
(1) Passenger side rear quarter had a big dent
(2) Bonnet has paint damage from dried in bird poo
(3) hatch scratched from bike rack (roof too)
(4) bumper scuffs
Basically, there wasn't a panel on the car which didn't need attention. After going back and forth a few times deciding on rear quarter panel replacement only vs. full repaint, I finally decided to do the full repaint. I am working with what is understood to be one of the best bodyshops in San Francisco.
As part of the process, I am also replacing the following;
(1) new Kidney grilles
(2) new front mesh grille on lower bumper
(3) clear bumper side marker lights
(4) roof rail trim pieces
(5) badging (M badges/roundels)
(6) rear wiper (current one has snapped hose)
Here are some progress pics, I'll post more as I take them. Enjoy!
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