Im currently doing my own restoration and Im wondering if theres anything that can provoke the rust from reappearing apart from hammerite???
tech 1 325 sport resto..all done just forgot to update it
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madaboutthe30
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Whats that red stuff around the paintwork??
Im currently doing my own restoration and Im wondering if theres anything that can provoke the rust from reappearing apart from hammerite???
Im currently doing my own restoration and Im wondering if theres anything that can provoke the rust from reappearing apart from hammerite???
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Rosc0PColtrane
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Good progress!
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oi_oi_savaloy
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Can I just say that this is an absolutely first class effort, especially in light of the fact that you listened to some of the comments and then jumped in with both feet and went the whole hog. Mixing my metaphors there I think but I guess you understand what I'm saying (I hope!).
It's a massive commitment wallet-wise and just, well, really well done!
It's a massive commitment wallet-wise and just, well, really well done!
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madaboutthe30
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Oh ok, Ill query the staff at my local paint supplierdano0 wrote:the red stuff is red oxide paint just to stop the air oxidising any bare metal .
But i will also seam sealing all the joins and plenty of wax oil .
But firstly a weld through primer was applied
Good job mate
Dreaming of the day I purchase an E30 M3
--- e30 motorsport cab-- in the process of becoming a trailer queen
--- Z4M Coupe - daily driver
--- e30 motorsport cab-- in the process of becoming a trailer queen
--- Z4M Coupe - daily driver
Finaly got my internet working so i can now update you.
Got the rear panel off new one on n/s/r quarter off n/s/r inner arch off and new one on . Sorted the front inner arch out so the car is looking like a car again
Just sorting the gaps and then a bit of welding and braising and hopefully it might have a coat of paint by xmass.
Got the rear panel off new one on n/s/r quarter off n/s/r inner arch off and new one on . Sorted the front inner arch out so the car is looking like a car again
Just sorting the gaps and then a bit of welding and braising and hopefully it might have a coat of paint by xmass.
good show bud your getting right into it and doing a proper job. will be a cracker once its done 
Quite a few tech 1's being saved at the moment!
just a quick up date all the panels are on and inside the boot has been painted no pics of that but hear are some of just random stuff not far off now tho
now just got a hole lot of sanding and prep work will take more photos as we move on cheers for readind . Oh yea love the new zone!!!!!!!!
now just got a hole lot of sanding and prep work will take more photos as we move on cheers for readind . Oh yea love the new zone!!!!!!!!
Just looking at the work there and cant make out how he welded the new back panel on by the lamp eatch side. im assuming he welded it as opposed to braized as it would of been originally? Im guessing he welded the 2 tappering edges where they meet on the inside of the boot? This was the way im gonna tackle mine when i get round to it. Excellent work btw!
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Archless! Tech 1 project
E46 330d Sport
Cheers for the comments
All the back panel is braised where it was originally braised and migged where the old spot welds were
I have tried to keep all work original just like the colour lachs silber
Thanks again for all the comments any questions might as well ask me now while its all fresh in my head
All the back panel is braised where it was originally braised and migged where the old spot welds were
I have tried to keep all work original just like the colour lachs silber
Thanks again for all the comments any questions might as well ask me now while its all fresh in my head
Finally my car is all one colour .
We have put a base coat on the body just to help show all the little inperfections.
Next we will be wet sanding the hole car again with 1200 wet and dry to get that nice glossy look .
Then a few more base coats and then on with the lacker .
I cant tell you how exsited i was to see it all one colour after months of welding sanding ect ect its all starting to come togeather.
Here are a few pics .
many thanks for all your comments and thanks for reading
We have put a base coat on the body just to help show all the little inperfections.
Next we will be wet sanding the hole car again with 1200 wet and dry to get that nice glossy look .
Then a few more base coats and then on with the lacker .
I cant tell you how exsited i was to see it all one colour after months of welding sanding ect ect its all starting to come togeather.
Here are a few pics .
many thanks for all your comments and thanks for reading
cheers B7 i really hope so .B7 wrote:This is going to be 1 tidy car if the paint turns out nice. Good work.
With all the body work and all the extras it should be a nice car .
Once again thanks to every one for your comments it really makes it worth it .
And a big thanks to the zone for and all the people that run it.
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bmwe30mtech
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Excellent work, I have only just discovered this thread. Well done, your the only other zoner I have seen who has replaced both rear quarters, inner arches and rear panel. I bet you can't wait to start re-building it.
Well done again
Well done again
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1989 325i Sport M Tech II, Diamond Black/Black leather
1989 325i Sport M Tech II, Diamond Black/Black leather
cheers guys just hopeing for some good weather so i can crack on and get it all back together.
I need to order a load of bits from bmw ,trim and stuff but it will get there in the end .
Many thanks for all the comments .
I need to order a load of bits from bmw ,trim and stuff but it will get there in the end .
Many thanks for all the comments .
Well done! Top marks for seeing this through and saving a tech one.
Keep the pics coming!
Keep the pics coming!
chers for the comments still loads to do on it. all the inside needs putting back togeather front lights and then i get to start underneath . oh and need to get the wheels refurbed so still a few jobs left but my list is getting shorter 
hi just quick up date progress has been a bit slow due to work but I'm still finding a bit of time to do a few jobs .
I have been rebuilding the rear end . what a job that was but its done thank god here's a few pics
as you might see i still have few bits to do on the back end but its nearly there should be ready for pod.new parts include wheel bearings /back plates /brake hoses /hand brake shoes /fitting kit /hand brake cables /roll bar bushes /drop links /sub frame bushes /trailing arm bushes /steel brake pipes /shot blasted calipers and caliper carriers /also it will have new rear disks and pads i just need to refurb the diff casing and replace the bush then ill be on with the center of the car ill be replacing the front to rear brake pipe and fuel pipes refurb the prop replace the clutch lighten the flywheel renew the clutch hydraulics and then ill be on with the front end
I have been rebuilding the rear end . what a job that was but its done thank god here's a few pics
as you might see i still have few bits to do on the back end but its nearly there should be ready for pod.new parts include wheel bearings /back plates /brake hoses /hand brake shoes /fitting kit /hand brake cables /roll bar bushes /drop links /sub frame bushes /trailing arm bushes /steel brake pipes /shot blasted calipers and caliper carriers /also it will have new rear disks and pads i just need to refurb the diff casing and replace the bush then ill be on with the center of the car ill be replacing the front to rear brake pipe and fuel pipes refurb the prop replace the clutch lighten the flywheel renew the clutch hydraulics and then ill be on with the front end
just a quick up date
im nearly there with the underneith. ive just replaced the front to rear brake pipe and fuel lines. also removed the fuel tank and gave that a coat of paint. also been wire brushing the sealer and repainting with black underseal witch i think looks awsome .ive been trying to refurb as many parts as posible to keep costs down but some parts just dont look good unless there new like the fuel damper witch is connected to the fuel pump bracket .
but ill let the pics do the talking
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im nearly there with the underneith. ive just replaced the front to rear brake pipe and fuel lines. also removed the fuel tank and gave that a coat of paint. also been wire brushing the sealer and repainting with black underseal witch i think looks awsome .ive been trying to refurb as many parts as posible to keep costs down but some parts just dont look good unless there new like the fuel damper witch is connected to the fuel pump bracket .
but ill let the pics do the talking
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Im removeing the gear box next week to get the flywheel lightened and then im replacing the exhaust with a btb system .
then all thats left is to refurb the front end so hopefully not long and it will be on the road
thanks for reading danny