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by H-M3
Wed Feb 08, 2017 12:49 am
Forum: Other BMW Chat
Topic: 2005 320 cabrio
Replies: 2
Views: 399

2005 320 cabrio

hi folks have not been on here for some time but recently got a cabrio. The passenger side mirror constantly dips when in reverse. I know it should do that with the mirror adjustment toggle to one side, but it does it irrelevant which position the switch is at. Secondly none of the lights flash when...
by H-M3
Thu Jul 23, 2015 3:01 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: E30 325i Euro Trip - Advise needed from Experts plz
Replies: 21
Views: 1226

Re: E30 325i Euro Trip - Advise needed from Experts plz

I am sure certain AA package cover Europe for 30 days free as standard??
by H-M3
Tue Jun 24, 2008 1:12 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: microfibre group buy details
Replies: 98
Views: 4395

Microfibre

Guys go into advancedcarproducts.com were they are selling the waffle towels etc. Also the whole zaino stuff.
by H-M3
Mon Oct 16, 2006 12:34 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: cleaning a 325i sport engine
Replies: 24
Views: 973

evo

so Jon you have sold the beast then?
by H-M3
Fri Oct 13, 2006 11:13 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: PORTA CABLE info
Replies: 3
Views: 267

reminder!!!!

Jon you still havnt sent me the pics as requested buddy. :cry:

I pm'd you 2wice.
by H-M3
Thu Oct 12, 2006 4:19 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: PORTA CABLE info
Replies: 3
Views: 267

pc

I got mine from www.autopia.com. Excellent service gets delivered 3 days tops. Plus the currency is good at the mo. I got the sfx pads with it come to around Ԛ£150

Log onto www.detailingworld.co.uk for more advice and tips.
by H-M3
Mon Oct 09, 2006 1:59 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel faults
Replies: 10
Views: 334

Re: brake light check panel.

Chris-W wrote:
H-M3 wrote:Sorry to jack the thread, my car seems to have the same problem!! :cry:
Guys where is this brake light switch located then?

cheers
Behind the brake pedal, at the top.

Cheers Chris
by H-M3
Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:19 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: Check panel faults
Replies: 10
Views: 334

brake light check panel.

Sorry to jack the thread, my car seems to have the same problem!! :cry:
Guys where is this brake light switch located then?

cheers
by H-M3
Wed Sep 20, 2006 6:31 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: v quick hood question
Replies: 12
Views: 666

hood

the 303 product suppose to be very good, look into that.
by H-M3
Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:51 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Euro Car Parts or GSF???
Replies: 7
Views: 402

Try linwarmotor.co.uk.
by H-M3
Tue Aug 15, 2006 11:13 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: zaino and PC
Replies: 23
Views: 919

Hi Jon, Im using the yellow sfx pad.
by H-M3
Mon Aug 14, 2006 6:20 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: zaino and PC
Replies: 23
Views: 919

Hi Jon, I did my black car during the weekend!!! boy is it hard work!!!! I still havent finshed yet!!! Jon I seem to get rid of finer scratches but I still have alot of medium scrathes on the bodywork. Ive had 2-3 attempts at some parts still the same!!! :cry: What sort of pressure would you be usin...
by H-M3
Wed Aug 09, 2006 2:04 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Power Buffers and Paint Renovator
Replies: 7
Views: 387

Meguirs stuff seem to be in a better league than autoglym. But wichever way its not a bad starting point, jus take yoour time and use good micro fibre cloths etc whilst applying and removal of wax's.

Good luck.
by H-M3
Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 zone noob
Replies: 19
Views: 792

Re: e30 zone noob

Alright H-M3, if you are interested in some very rusty steels you are more than welcome to them, I have to wait a little bit to check with the salvage company to make sure they can pick up a car with no wheels. Could be quite amusing to have a bashed up motor on bricks left to rot outside the neigh...
by H-M3
Mon Aug 07, 2006 1:06 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: e30 zone noob
Replies: 19
Views: 792

Re: e30 zone noob

If any of you need any parts off a 1990 318i let me know as I am currently taking off the bits n bobs that I want / can be used before salvage comes to collect. ( based in NE London ) Anyways cheers in advance for any help or info i use from here! Back to work.... :D[/quote] Hi mate and welcome. do ...
by H-M3
Thu Aug 03, 2006 6:03 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: zaino and PC
Replies: 23
Views: 919

Yes thats roughly how much i was using. Probably wasnt usuing right pressure n speed!! :cry:
by H-M3
Wed Aug 02, 2006 2:07 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: zaino and PC
Replies: 23
Views: 919

Thanks Jon, I knew I was using too much! U havnt got a pic of how much zpc to use on pad by any chance?

NB Im not too good with cameras but I will try to take some pics this week sometime and try to upload.


Also I didnt receive no PM.

thanks again Jon.
by H-M3
Tue Aug 01, 2006 2:50 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: zaino and PC
Replies: 23
Views: 919

Hi Jon I did the car with the Zaino I zpc'd all the panels with the agressive pad it did remove some swirls but there is still lot more left. I ended up using half of the bottle on the car, is that right? or Im I using too much? Also how do I get these swirls out? :cry: I went over the bonnet probab...
by H-M3
Tue Jul 25, 2006 1:43 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: zaino and PC
Replies: 23
Views: 919

Thanks Jon, Im waiting on the Zaino stuff, The problem is I dont have a garage so it will have to be done in the open :cry: Any tips? I will as you said gain experience with zaino first before moving onto other products without a doubt. So I should be ok with one set of pads at the mo then? Cheers j...
by H-M3
Fri Jul 21, 2006 11:36 am
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: zaino and PC
Replies: 23
Views: 919

Im glad you got this Jon. 8) Would I need to mask up trims before applying ZPC?

Also How do you wash the sfx pads?

Sorry also Is Menzerna in the same level as Zaino in your opinion?

Cheers buddy :D
by H-M3
Thu Jul 20, 2006 4:45 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: zaino and PC
Replies: 23
Views: 919

Cheers nav, I wanted to know if you have to mask the car trims before applying zfc?

also does anyone know how good menzerna products are?
by H-M3
Thu Jul 20, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: zaino and PC
Replies: 23
Views: 919

zaino and PC

Hi peeps just got my pc with all the pads, just wanted to know has anyone done this after our guru Jon's recommendations? My bm suppose to be red but its oxidised in few places and its gone bit pink! I looked thru this section but couldnt find anything by jon to state step by step guide of how to us...
by H-M3
Fri Jul 07, 2006 5:57 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: has anybody had their arches done?
Replies: 11
Views: 662

that looks like a nice job done! where did you get this done? mine could do with the same, how much did it cost ya?
by H-M3
Thu Jul 06, 2006 5:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: sticky tape!
Replies: 11
Views: 320

Yep sorry guys paintwork.
by H-M3
Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:26 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: sticky tape!
Replies: 11
Views: 320

that wouldnt damage the paint?
by H-M3
Thu Jul 06, 2006 2:21 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: sticky tape!
Replies: 11
Views: 320

sticky tape!

can anyone tell me how I can take off the double sided sticky tape, the one used for back of number plates? my car has so many on them.

cheers
by H-M3
Wed Jul 05, 2006 12:43 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Zaino rules!!
Replies: 41
Views: 3443

Jon Im glad you have responded, coz i emailed you about PC on ebay with some sonus pads, any good? no email received mate john Hi jon, I did pm you mate, maybe there is something wrong on the pm system. Anyway just wanted to know what do you thing of the sonus pads with the PC? Sorry I know you pro...
by H-M3
Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:54 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Zaino rules!!
Replies: 41
Views: 3443

Im sure I read here that if you use zaino with the porter cable you dont need to clay the car? (sorry mate I know im probably looking for the easy root) but my red has statrting to go slighty pinky in places!
by H-M3
Tue Jul 04, 2006 5:46 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Zaino rules!!
Replies: 41
Views: 3443

Feck me!!! that looks awsome, did you do that by hand or machine?
I wish my red was as that sick!!!


Where did you get those alloys dude they are sick! (phat)
by H-M3
Tue Jul 04, 2006 12:33 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Zaino rules!!
Replies: 41
Views: 3443

Jon Im glad you have responded, coz i emailed you about PC on ebay with some sonus pads, any good?
by H-M3
Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:55 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Zaino rules!!
Replies: 41
Views: 3443

nav you got any pics after zainoed? Do you use PC or elbow grease? Im really tempted in this whole pc and zaino but just wanted to know how eassy/hard the process is.
ta mate.
by H-M3
Mon Jul 03, 2006 5:48 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Kent Servicing
Replies: 2
Views: 156

Yep Ants your man!
by H-M3
Fri Jun 30, 2006 5:17 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BIG THANKS TO OUR DR ANT!!
Replies: 3
Views: 224

Yeah cheers mate, yeah the guy on the till was good, to make things even better, the store manager on the day was in to his bmw's, he even told me "halfrauds parts are shiite when it comes to bmw's" I thought result!!!!! so got my refund. Yeah she is fine, slightly brused :cry: thanks again ant. NB:...
by H-M3
Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:31 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: BIG THANKS TO OUR DR ANT!!
Replies: 3
Views: 224

BIG THANKS TO OUR DR ANT!!

Just wanted to say thanks to our ANT, my car was with him for misfiring issues, but got sorted, top bloke very reasonably priced, would definately recommend him.

So once again cheers ANT.

NB he even dropped my car off, I also was lucky enuf to drive his beast.. boy that goes!!! :beer:
by H-M3
Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:10 pm
Forum: E30 Technical Help
Topic: anyone live local in kent or near kent need help with engine
Replies: 3
Views: 156

ANt is your man send him a pm. he is very busy but good!!!