To spray or not to spray that is the question

[RGambo]

So I have my lovely 23 year old E30 M3. diamond black. now the interiour is in excellent condition, mechanically she is spot on, just changed the springs and dampers for new originals. The only thing that lets her down is the marks on the paint. there is nothing really bad, but the bonnet and front bumper is pebbled dashed, the sides have a bit of stone chipping and the rear spoiler has a few marks. there are a couple of spots of bubbling where rust is setting in, nothing bigger than your little finger nail. The paint is totally original. So do I leave her and accept her as she is worts and all, or take her to a really good body shop and have a windows out respray and have the rust sorted as well. I'm not look for concorse car as I like using her, but I'm torn, totally original or restored paint??

[E30M3SE]

Get her painted and the rust seen to, as it will only get worse, then get the vulnerable areas coated in Xpel film and continue to enjoy.

[farbbm]

Got to agree with the previous post, I've got a Diamond Black E30 325 sport and if you leave it the rust it's just gets worse. Bite the bullet and you'll have a great looking car. Just wish I could afford an E30 M3 but the Sport will have to suffice.

[S50B32]

Can anyone advise on the current market rate for a full respray, please?

[andye30m3]

S50B32 said:

Can anyone advise on the current market rate for a full respray, please?

I think a lot depends on the quality of job your looking for and how much they uncover during the job.

I'd have thought for a decent job your looking at at least £3k, could be a lot more if rust and or crash damage is found.

[RGambo]

I was thinking around 4k for top job including remedial works.