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blainesdad 05-07-2009 12:19 PM
I would just trade the car for a black one. Unless it has been wrecked, in which case, paint it whatever you want.

PersonaNonGrata 05-07-2009 12:21 PM
I think you've gotten honest feedback. It might not be what you want to hear but it's honest. Repainting your factory painted X5 would lead to diminished value and possible more difficulty in selling it down the road. Very few, if any, body shop paint jobs will be anywhere near as good as the factory spray and it could wind up bubbling, peeling, or generally last as long.

Personally, I would not do it nor would I buy a used vehicle that has been repainted as you plan. I would question why it was done (major accident/damage?) and how it was done (Earl Scheib or Maaco?).

jsears 05-07-2009 12:33 PM
If you go the Maaco route you should two-tone it like the old 1980's Suburban. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::bustingup:bustingup

http://www.lmctruck.com/assets/custo...8-ron-n-ne.jpg

b1x 05-07-2009 12:43 PM
The honest part is all good.

I appreciate everyones opinion

If anyone wants to trade for a sterling gray 2004 4.4 with 4.8is look,
for a 4.8is saphire black or jet black, let me know.


Quote:
Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata (Post 617678)
I think you've gotten honest feedback. It might not be what you want to hear but it's honest. Repainting your factory painted X5 would lead to diminished value and possible more difficulty in selling it down the road. Very few, if any, body shop paint jobs will be anywhere near as good as the factory spray and it could wind up bubbling, peeling, or generally last as long.

Personally, I would not do it nor would I buy a used vehicle that has been repainted as you plan. I would question why it was done (major accident/damage?) and how it was done (Earl Scheib or Maaco?).

gianvito16 05-07-2009 01:12 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by PersonaNonGrata (Post 617678)
I think you've gotten honest feedback. It might not be what you want to hear but it's honest. Repainting your factory painted X5 would lead to diminished value and possible more difficulty in selling it down the road. Very few, if any, body shop paint jobs will be anywhere near as good as the factory spray and it could wind up bubbling, peeling, or generally last as long.

Personally, I would not do it nor would I buy a used vehicle that has been repainted as you plan. I would question why it was done (major accident/damage?) and how it was done (Earl Scheib or Maaco?).

:iagree:

everyone here gas given you thier gonest opinion. if you just wanted everyone to agree with you you wouldnt have asked us, you would have just done what you wanted to do anyway.

abtin1198 05-07-2009 03:29 PM
DO NOT repaint your vehicle. i had a 540 and i repainted it. oh god what a mistake that was. NO ONE and i mean no one can get even as close as the factory paint.

X5Dawg 05-07-2009 04:28 PM
Chalk-board (black) paint - then you can write on it!!!:D

kobe8is 05-07-2009 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by X5Dawg (Post 617751)
Chalk-board (black) paint - then you can write on it!!!:D
BINGO!!!!!!! :thumbup:

mrbmwx5 05-07-2009 05:54 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by jsears (Post 617685)
If you go the Maaco route you should two-tone it like the old 1980's Suburban. :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::bustingup:bustingup

http://www.lmctruck.com/assets/custo...8-ron-n-ne.jpg
Oh yeah --- and Maaco having a good sale right now $249 to paint the car that is less then honda civic monthly payment.:bustingup

Quote:
Originally Posted by b1x
If anyone wants to trade for a sterling gray 2004 4.4 with 4.8is look,
for a 4.8is saphire black or jet black, let me know.
I trade you for my rep 4.6is jet black:D

realchef 05-07-2009 07:11 PM
Just an FYI, BMW uses only waterborne paints, prep and clear coats. You would need to use only BMW paint for any kind of longevity.

RE: MAACO:
:popcorn:
Right out of School, I had a 62 Merc. Did the prep, paint to the metal, hand sanded the primer coats and took it to Maaco. The guy smiled, said he loves this car and noted the diligent work. Said they will take care of it. They did at that. The paint they laid was flawless. The old Mercury "black cherry" color.(similar to 1960's Ford Burgundy) AWEsome.


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