Brendog 3 Report post Posted November 17, 2017 After owing Audi and VW for a long time I'm back to BMW. Absolutely loving my 2007 130i m sport. She's all standard (rather keep it that way unless theres a must do recommendation?). Looking for maintenance tips as I'm planning on changing diff, transmission, engine oil myself. Will only add best/recommended oils so currently researching what to get. Also need to restore the headlights. Cheers 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drtimwright 104 Report post Posted November 17, 2017 Wow - it looks fantastic! I've used Mothers NuLens renewal headlight kit on my cars - it worked really well. Some people say you can use toothpaste and other things too. Tim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 17, 2017 toothpaste is a myth, dont bother wasting your time, or wasting toothpaste. nice 130i - castrol edge 5w-30 is what I used, but plenty of options to choose from for engine oil. You need to update your long aerial with one of these: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brendog 3 Report post Posted November 17, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the tips. Planning on doing this for the headlights or buying a restoration kit: Edited November 17, 2017 by Brendog 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted November 17, 2017 wetsand with different grit sandpaper and let it dry overnight then spray clearcoat. good enough for a few years Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
325_driver 422 Report post Posted November 22, 2017 (edited) On 11/17/2017 at 3:21 PM, qube said: wetsand with different grit sandpaper and let it dry overnight then spray clearcoat. good enough for a few years 2000 - 2500 grit probably I personally buffed my headlights - with a cutting compound (but you'll need to find a orbital buffer) Edited November 22, 2017 by 325_driver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
