jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 I sold it. Luckily, I've got another. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted May 25, 2013 I sold it. Luckily, I've got another. Congrats Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 I am getting bored waiting for parts from overseas and also waiting for a dude to free up time to fix my rust...so I'm painting injectors and test fitting some flares Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tristan 338 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 At the recommendation of some other members, bought some Meguiar's Tech Wax 2.0 for her .. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 what you'll see in your mirror, if you're fast enough to be in front Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ahmedsinc 414 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 what you'll see in your mirror, if you're fast enough to be in front Not that you'd spot such an install at 120mph!! So much win, can't wait to see this bad boy finished! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
No name user 379 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 only 120 ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SimJen 0 Report post Posted May 26, 2013 Sold my old car Did an oil and filter change on my 330, Castrol 0w/40 Rolled my rear guards to avoid rubbing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 (edited) Smelly kitchen time Edited June 4, 2013 by _Matt_ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Cleaned the headlights inside and out, it's amazing how dam dirty these can get, especially the reflectors inside. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Smelly kitchen timeHey Matt. What did you paint them with? Powder coat or heat resistant paint? About to paint my valve box covers and wondering the best way to do it. Any advice on prepping them for painting would be great too - the covers on M62tu are pretty corroded. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Get em media blasted then prime with heat proof primer use crinkle black paint. Mine is and it looks awesome. I recommend getting it done professionally as a spray gun is really the way to apply it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Matt_ 42 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 I couldn't find heat proof primer anywhere. I plan on using crinkle black for my rocker cover too. Those pieces I've used heat proof paint. I also painted my fuel injectors with standard primer and heat proof paint and no bubbling occurred or anything after curing in the oven. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Pioneer Auto Parts in Penrose will be able to tell you who sells the VHT high temp primer near you, Repco will get it in if you request it. I use their extractor paint to prime whatever I am doing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cab 148 Report post Posted June 4, 2013 Bought an IS front lip, picked up last night. Also received my Speedhunters windscreen banner, and bought an m-tech 1 rear spoiler. Shall paint and fit it all tomorrow Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jeffbebe 1559 Report post Posted June 5, 2013 Get em media blasted then prime with heat proof primer use crinkle black paint. Mine is and it looks awesome. I recommend getting it done professionally as a spray gun is really the way to apply it.Is media blasting expensive? Any recommendations of who to go to? Did you do yours in the 540 or E30? I think the 540 engine bay needs the aluminium/silver colour to break up all the black plastic parts! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted June 8, 2013 (edited) more sanding , filling , etc just about ready for primer starting off as just replace a couple of panels , turns into a just about a full repaint Edited June 8, 2013 by Brent HARTGE535i Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted June 8, 2013 Brent: Look to get some extra clear coat on it to repel stone chips for the track. Or get the 3m stuff for the leading edges / bonnet. Keep it all shiney. Julian: It’s in the 540. Looks very very good and much better than the champagne colour. The e30 naturally has black crinkle for the m3 rocker covers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2915 Report post Posted June 8, 2013 Is media blasting expensive? Any recommendations of who to go to?depends on the size and complexity, should be ok for rocker covers.Try Dave at AutoBlast - does all kinds of blasting and can probably help with the painting as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ultrarandom 3 Report post Posted June 14, 2013 Took the lexus styled tail lights out of the girlfriends E36 and put in standard ones because those things are just ugly. Found that the previous owner had cut one of the wires as the pin was in the wrong place and BMW tail lights being how they are I had to solder a wire to the light housing to get it working. Went through 6 fuses before I found out I should attach it to the light housing itself not the bulb holder. Looks much better now and has reverse lights which actually work. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 almost there . 2001 e46 m-sport touring https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7l9lzc83y92h5ep/awiEGW47qI/2 https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7l9lzc83y92h5ep/YpP8-buDp-/1 https://www.dropbox.com/sc/7l9lzc83y92h5ep/VWL7evDZ70/0 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucan 196 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Selling that Brent? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1258 Report post Posted June 20, 2013 Selling that Brent?yes will be for sale soon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2312 Report post Posted June 22, 2013 Put the front end back together with cleaned headlights inside and out, new seals, replaced flog lights and an M-Tech lower grille. Looking much sharper! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1039 Report post Posted June 22, 2013 Drove the e30 around today .. was a pretty cool day for it. Re learning adaptions after a reset the other week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
