Rare, original paint colors are somewhat of a holy grail for us here at NorthWest Auto Salon. Throughout automotive history, almost any given manufacturer has produced one or more of its more prized models in some sort of “special edition” paint option, or as a “by-order only” exclusive. Sadly (or fortunately, if you’re a collector) [...]

E30 M3s are a sensitive subject for a lot of automotive enthusiasts. Purists love them for their legacy, collectors horde them for history, and modders do their best (or worst) to build upon that which many hold so dear. We’re all about preservation here at NWAS. From patinas to paint protection, we like to see originality remain intact, or at the very least, re-birthed in such a way that it pays homage while still remaining unique and well executed. When this less-than-perfect E30 came to us looking for an aesthetic overhaul, we opted to go a direction that paralleled the E30s evolution, while still bringing some newness to the table.

As we all saw, last Saturday was the first sign of sun coming back to the Pacific North West, and that can only mean one thing…Car shows! Exotics At Redmond Town Center has been happening for quite awhile now, and while it might not have quite the cult following compared to what “the kids are in to,” there’s no doubting the growing numbers of super cars, American muscle, European rarities, and modern performance powerhouses in attendance. If that’s not your cup of tea, perhaps you’ll find what you’re looking for at Golden Gardens.

Rally-bred road cars are designed and intended to take quite a bit of abuse, and this Lancer Evo had seen its fair share of wear & tear when it came to us in need of some premium paint protection. We couldn’t bring ourselves to clear bra over heavy scratches, so we utilized an Enthusiast Detail to bring some life back to the electric blue paint. If you’ve ever wondered what a two stage polish can do to rejuvenate your cars exterior, this might be a write up worth checking out!

Full coverage vehicle wraps are a NorthWest Auto Salon specialty, and we recently pulled out all the stops on an install for one lucky Porsche Cayenne receiving a matte silver treatment, complete with brushed black trim, roof, custom diecut accents, powder coated wheels, and smoked tails. Check it out!