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by 1990e30cal
Mon Sep 11, 2017 5:53 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Washing Basics for a newbie
Replies: 13
Views: 6860

Re: Washing Basics for a newbie

Most iron-out/fallout removers are good for alloys, some smaller brushes/used rags wouldnt go a miss either. And a powerful jet wash to blast it out once it's done it's job.
by 1990e30cal
Mon Sep 11, 2017 5:48 pm
Forum: Care and Detailing
Topic: Door hinge area
Replies: 3
Views: 6392

Re: Door hinge area

Personally I would use a good degreaser such as Gunk. Pop it in a spray bottle and spray it getting into the hinges and check strap. Work if in with an old paint brush/rag or mucky sponge then let it work it's magic, don't be afraid to use a lot of spray. Then once you're happy, let it settle into a...
by 1990e30cal
Tue Sep 05, 2017 12:33 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 1989 e30 touring project
Replies: 5
Views: 740

Re: My 1989 e30 touring

Hello guys, quick update been pulling out the interior out of the touring to look at the floor pans to check for rust. So far just the passenger seat is out and starting pulling up the carpet. Still need to get the rest of the seats out though. I'm really happy with it as I've found no rust yet! But...
by 1990e30cal
Sun Jul 23, 2017 1:42 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 1989 e30 touring project
Replies: 5
Views: 740

Re: My 1989 e30 touring

Cheers for the info I'll tackle that next then and that's good news then I hope haha. And that's unbelievable! Just wanna get cracked on now and so some work to her!!
by 1990e30cal
Sun Jul 23, 2017 10:30 am
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 1989 e30 touring project
Replies: 5
Views: 740

Re: My 1989 e30 touring

Thanks for the reply and advice! Hopefully I'll be able to get all that sorted. My next plan is to get it up on the ramp and have a real good root and poke around checking for rust, I may even pull all carpet and seats out to check the floor pans for rust too. I've removed the rear boot reg plastic ...
by 1990e30cal
Sat Jul 22, 2017 9:13 pm
Forum: Members' E30s
Topic: My 1989 e30 touring project
Replies: 5
Views: 740

My 1989 e30 touring project

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4292/36052836026_1b0231c8b3_b.jpg Hello all, I'm new to the forum and have just recently bought myself this 1989 e30 touring :D . Ive just gone 19 and I'm a HGV mechanic by trade. Ive always wanted an e30 but thought with the rising prices of these cars i would end up ...
by 1990e30cal
Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:21 pm
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Buying a e30 touring for the first time
Replies: 3
Views: 264

Re: Buying a e30 touring for the first time

Spot on guys cheers!
by 1990e30cal
Sun Jun 04, 2017 8:27 am
Forum: E30 BMW Chat
Topic: Buying a e30 touring for the first time
Replies: 3
Views: 264

Buying a e30 touring for the first time

Hi guys, I've been looking for an e30 coupe 3dr for ages but with the prices quickly rising I don't think I'll be able to afford one at this moment in time, so I've been looking at tourings which I also love and seem to be cheaper. It's a red G plate 318 manual andit seems in good condition, it's go...