Operation Hartge "2"

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Apr 30, 2009 10:56 PM

A few of you were around when Duke had Operation Hartge so I put a little different spin on things. Anyway, when we first got the car I thought I could fix the paint, but after a couple of spins with the buffer I threw in the towel! So, Phil and I stripped the car down and sent her out for a complete paint job. The e28 is such an easy car to strip down!!! They are like Legos. So, here are some "before" pictures. Of course "Sweetie" is in charge and is our Superintendent.

Pics:

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » Apr 30, 2009 11:07 PM

Wow. Can't wait to do that myself!

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » Apr 30, 2009 11:11 PM

Did you seriously tape over the front bumper for a respray?

CSBolger · Post by **CSBolger** » Apr 30, 2009 11:13 PM

Kyle in NO wrote:Did you seriously tape over the front bumper for a respray?

I'm guessing it's just so it wouldn't get scratched.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » Apr 30, 2009 11:15 PM

Did you seriously tape over the front bumper for a respray?

No, I tape the bumper when I take out the headlights so I don't scratch it.

Kyle in NO · Post by **Kyle in NO** » Apr 30, 2009 11:23 PM

Whew.....

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » May 01, 2009 2:18 AM

Blue painters tape is your best friend when re-essembling, I always keep it in stock!

I love bahama beige. It's going to look great!

muleskinner · Post by **muleskinner** » May 01, 2009 12:35 PM

looks to me like Sweetie ain't superintendin' nothin. She (he?)'s dreaming about going for a drive in the backseat.

john

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 01, 2009 12:51 PM

looks to me like Sweetie ain't superintendin' nothin. She (he?)'s dreaming about going for a drive in the backseat.

Sweetie (she) is a long standing member of the Local 151 K9 Auto Restoration Union and was on a "mandatory" union break.

go4carter · Post by **go4carter** » May 01, 2009 1:18 PM

Pardon my painting ignorance, but, will you strip the decals and then add a new set? or are you able to leave them and "fade" the new paint up to them?

That is such a cool car. Superb colours.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » May 01, 2009 1:54 PM

go4carter wrote:Pardon my painting ignorance, but, will you strip the decals and then add a new set? or are you able to leave them and "fade" the new paint up to them?

That is such a cool car. Superb colours.

The decals have to be removed and replaced for a proper job.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 01, 2009 2:07 PM

Yes, what Brett said. The decals were what presented the biggest problem as someone had painted the side of the car and masked them off so there was a big ridge. Sucky, very sucky.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » May 01, 2009 8:53 PM

RonP wrote:Yes, what Brett said. The decals were what presented the biggest problem as someone had painted the side of the car and masked them off so there was a big ridge. Sucky, very sucky.

It's Brent, not Brett, Dick face

Adam W in MN · Post by **Adam W in MN** » May 01, 2009 9:30 PM

bkbimmer wrote:
RonP wrote:Yes, what Brett said. The decals were what presented the biggest problem as someone had painted the side of the car and masked them off so there was a big ridge. Sucky, very sucky.
It's Brent, not Brett, Dick face

He'll make a note of it, fuckface!

Dinan e28 · Post by **Dinan e28** » May 02, 2009 12:16 AM

Brett, what a chick name.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 02, 2009 7:35 AM

It's Brent, not Brett, Dick face

Got it, Frank!

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » May 02, 2009 2:21 PM

Frankly, if I had feelings, they would be so hurt right now

The funny thing is that my middle name is Ron, why is it that all Rons are Dicks or pussies, I'm pretty sure your a Dick, because you like to fuck people over with those high prices. I guess that makes me a pussy since I can't get those kind of prices

As for the rest of you crotch goblins, have a swell day

Brent

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 04, 2009 3:33 PM

Just back from the paint shop. They did an incredible job. Now comes the hard part...putting it back together without scratching the car!!!

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » May 04, 2009 3:35 PM

How long did they have it and who did it?!

MrNic3Guy · Post by **MrNic3Guy** » May 04, 2009 3:39 PM

Looks sexy!

Can't wait to see it all done.

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 04, 2009 3:40 PM

A local guy that also did the M5 that Chas now owns (aka: the $500 M5).

He had it for a couple of weeks. We caught him in a slow period and he put all of his guys on it and banged it out for us....quick. It came out beautiful and much better than I had expected.

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » May 04, 2009 3:41 PM

Does he have time to do a red one?

Did you get my PM, BTW?

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 04, 2009 3:48 PM

Does he have time to do a red one?

Did you get my PM, BTW?

Yep, and yep. I will try to get some shipped from Germany with my wheels. Hopefully they will be here in the next couple of weeks.

johnnye23 · Post by **johnnye23** » May 04, 2009 5:17 PM

Looks nice Ron,. I will be looking forward to some in progress photographs hint hint hint. I love that color too .

RonP · Post by **RonP** » May 04, 2009 6:39 PM

Looks nice Ron,. I will be looking forward to some in progress photographs hint hint hint. I love that color too .

Thanks, Johnny. I will do my best to keep a photo journal of the progress. We have just decided to pull the motor so we can make the car just perfect!

wkohler · Post by **wkohler** » May 04, 2009 6:41 PM

I love that color. Something is wrong with me.

bkbimmer · Post by **bkbimmer** » May 04, 2009 8:12 PM

It looks awesome Ron!

tavern gnome · Post by **tavern gnome** » May 04, 2009 8:13 PM

Beautiful! I'm am SO excited to see this car come together!

EuroShark · Post by **EuroShark** » May 04, 2009 8:45 PM

I'm pretty fond of the color too... More pictures!! I can't wait to see this come together.

TheRealStig99 · Post by **TheRealStig99** » May 05, 2009 6:34 PM

What color is that?

Someone mentioned Bahama Beige, but my Bahama Beige doesn't look that good....

Looks very good though, waiting for reassembled pictures.

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Operation Hartge "2"

Operation Hartge "2"