Got some paint from paints4u.com. Quick service, 1 item missing from order but I'm sure they'll sort it out! So I'm after a bit of advice, I'm painting the front wings. I have put 3 coats on (181 diamond Schwartz) and wanting to know if I need to wet sand them back before lacquer. I'm sure I've read...

Got some paint from paints4u.com. Quick service, 1 item missing from order but I'm sure they'll sort it out! So I'm after a bit of advice, I'm painting the front wings. I have put 3 coats on (181 diamond Schwartz) and wanting to know if I need to wet sand them back before lacquer. I'm sure I've read...

Seen this on eBay, looks really clean! Nice car!

Nice one! I'll give them a go.

Cheers!

Made some progress on the car, the engine is ready to come out minus the prop. I've decided to rebuild the engine and supercharge it using the Gkd kit. Want to keep the car near standard and as balanced as possible. Found some more rust so I'll be sorting all of that out before the engine goes back ...

rix313 wrote:Coolio. I'm picking a 318iS spares car within the next week or so. If you need any parts give me a shout.

Sounds good! What colour is it?

jimbom30cab wrote:Nice car Ben, should be a good project

Where abouts are you? I need some suspension bushes doing on the A6

Erm, hopefully the other end of the country to you! Haha I'm in bucks!

Hi, recently bought a 318is and will be restoring the car to standard with a few added extras. A bit about myself, been a mechanic for 5/6 years now. Started at a BMW specialist, then Land Rover specialist and now working for Audi. Working for audi has given me the itch for an older car that needs w...