Avus Blue on E36

[The Lukas]

I have a 1998 318is saloon in Avus Blue

It has a rust patch on the rear drivers side door a few inches across, just above the window that needs sorting. I have a quote to get it rubbed back and sprayed but warned me it could come back, so would simply replacing the door be a better option? I would like to find one the same colour, but is Avus Blue in one shade or many? Thanks

PS it's a well kept 318is saloon with 63k on the clock in good order with service history. What would you say it's worth?

[fastandcurious]

Why not get another door from a breakers and get it painted. E36 rear doors don't normally rust and there are plenty around cheap. If you rely on the right colour coming up, you will probably only get front doors from an M3 coupe

[SC7]

DO NOT get another Avus door and expect it to be a match. My mate did it once and the colour was way off.

Just get a cheap door and have it sprayed, or have the rust repaired.

[NickXX]

Yeah, I would get a cheap door and get it resprayed.

Lovely colour though on a late e36. e36s aren't worth a lot sadly, I would guess £2,000. Hang onto it, I imagine it's a decent enough daily.

Or strip it and use it as a track car

[The Lukas]

Thanks guys, I won't do that then

I have a few more questions but will ask in a bit.

[willE36]

Mine is montreal blue, and I bought an M3 rear bumper for it in Montreal blue (wasn't really looking for one when I found it, but the colour matched so I went for it). Had it on for a few months now, and I still cant see a difference in shade.

If you do go for a second hand door in the same colour, as far as dark blue colours are concerned on the E36, I'm pretty sure there's only Montreal and Avus. I see a lot more Avus on the streets than I do Montreal, but I don't know if that would be the same for second hand rear doors.

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