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Nice, yip looks sharp. Nice shine

Had a couple of cars with this on. Basically it does wear off after about three years. No problem waxing it though

Clay bar it to remove whatever is loose and then do a normal polish and wax. I'd suggest if you've got swirls already it's likely warn out there anyway.

I found this finish was Ok if you want a easy to clean not real glossy finish, good for a work car. Nothing like you can get with a good wax.

Some pics after being clayed

Left mirror replaced

Wipers replaced

Cabin filters replaced

Memory seat unit replaced - thanks Dave

Mud flaps removed, hideous things

General clean and then a full going over with the clay bar, ready for compound and polish

Gotta love those clay bars, paints come up super smooth

Still gotta check oil leak, not that bad though, and after filling washers I've sprung a leak, further look into that tomorrow

Damn greedy bugger

^^ not subtle then,

Rangie does look pretty mean, might get stuck a speed hump mind you

Nice Dave, ribs must be feeling better working above your head like that

^^ not a big deal then, yeah right!

14 couple of educated guesses as well

Cleaned the inside of the E38 for about 6 hours, awesome now

Outside first wash needs a full compound and polish but will clean up some more and clay bar first

Welcome, ah the joy of the E39, how fondly I remember thee

Lovely part of the country with some great roads Nelson

Interior clean up about done,

Full leather clean, done - pics are crap lol

Full detail inside, done - man this thing looks 5 yrs old not over 15

Found oil leak , em oh well had to be something wrong. Further investigation this week.

Cleaned boot and around boot, filthy full of leaves, Pollen buildup and sh*t

Good work Mike, keep it real to the issues you have and not the personal sh*t that they are on about.

Remember the squeaky wheel always gets attention, in these guys case not because they care but because they want you to go away.

Reserve must be pretty high as well, look it's likely to appeal to the lads, but OTT well and truely.

He left out the extra 200hp this will clearly give it with the speedy things attached.

Motorsports E39 would be the easy choice for 99% of us I'm sure about that LOL

Di you drive the E38 back? How did you enjoy it?

Awesome Dave,exceeded my expectations. Not as quick as the 550 but sh*t that's stupid quick anyway. Awesome handling for such a big car

I'm a convert well and truely:)

Well my Sunday Driver got collected today.

A 2000 E38 740i, NZ New 205ks

Got it ex Turners for $2400. Using this as a bit of a track on the progress.

Initially mechanics look pretty good, drives really well, no clunks or anything.

Good service records.

Interior is pretty filthy though and everything not done in a service hasn't been touched, like cabin air filters.

Little stuff like having a Kabab stick, yes that's right, stuffed down the wiper blade to hold it in.

The grill on the bonnet I found had no fixings in it when changing the blades, all lazy stuff

Lots to tidy up, again looks stored outside and needs a Real good compound and polish etc to clean up.

Bought it! Picked up the E38 from Tauranga, awesome trip home over the Kaimais, love that road, not so keen on the traffic

Nice looking 328 and welcome, plenty of e36s on for advice for you

Memory seat select set on drivers door still there?

Bloody magic, well done

Well done.

Hard to beat the E38

That'll be 3 V8s, I'm thinking I've got a problem now.

Where to put the next one

Just finished an auction for a 2000 E38 740i for a tidy up Sunday driver

Stoked and just need to get it back from Tauranga , later this week.

$2400 bucks, WHOOP WHOOP cheaper then I first thought it would be :D

Likely I'll need the cash now hahaha

Welcome, I see you have M4 listed, great to see some pics

Uber smart there, love that colour. Ultimate wolf in sheep clothing for the uninitiated plebs of the world

sh*t that's good, my 550i got exactly 10l/100 on a 3600 round trip. I'm impressed with11.4 for the V10 !!!