New paint suggestions?
Hi fellow E34 fans!
Recently picked up this 525i from 1988 and I’m really happy with it. It still has the original paint, very little rust, and is in surprisingly good condition for its age.
I’ve got quite a few plans for it, but I want to keep it mostly in the classic OEM style and preserve the original character of the car.
I’m also considering giving it a fresh paint job, but I’m a bit torn about the Cirrus Blau Metallic. I dont really like the color and I’m wondering if there’s a way to make it look a little deeper/darker while still keeping it close enough to the original shade that it doesn’t look completely different from the engine bay and other areas that won’t be painted.
I’m not really looking to strip the entire car down to the shell, interior, engine bay, etc. just for a paint job, so I’d love to hear what others have done with this color or what you’d recommend to get the best out of it.
Also, where do you guys in Europe usually look for E34 parts? Any good sources for OEM or quality aftermarket parts?
Thanks!