respray in progress pics.

Post Tue Jan 24, 2006 9:11 am

I got the Tech 2 steering wheel for 90 squid which is preety normal for this item no? Condition looks very nice indeed.Cant wait to get it fitted!!!

MrLee, your ride is absolutly gleeming mate.What with all that sunshine too you lucky barsteward!! Thanks for the comments dude.Your ride is looking well schweet buddy. What polish you recommend then?

Post Tue Jan 24, 2006 12:09 pm

they are flatteneing off the imperfections in the paint (clear coat) with 1000 and 2000 grade sand paper (wet), then they polish with a fine polishing paste and circular buffing machine, then Sonax polish on top of that. This FYI is also the same technique as the local Mercedes dealer and they also recommend 72 hours min before touching fresh paint to let it fully harden. they have done the boot today and i am extreamly happy with the results.

mrlee

Post Tue Jan 24, 2006 1:09 pm

Yeah,thats the stage i am at too. Little grains of dust have have got into the booth from somewhere and he is going to sand it down with really fine sand paper. And then he going to use some special polish compound stuff that brings out the shine even more than now.

Post Wed Jan 25, 2006 8:05 pm

Just purchased a zone chip people!!! Oooohweee!!! Treating the old girl proper this month! Heehee.

Post Thu Jan 26, 2006 3:03 am

where is all your money coming from?

Post Thu Jan 26, 2006 8:44 am

eun wrote:where is all your money coming from?

Well, i got this tree in my garden yeah...

Nah,thats it for now.No more spending on the car,unless i really have to. Actually tell a lie,i am buying a set of tweeter pods off Shaz325i at the Ace meet!!!

Post Thu Jan 26, 2006 2:58 pm

...n engine needs a few bits n bobs dont it

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Post Wed Mar 08, 2006 8:35 am

Well its finally sitting on my drive all sprayed up and looking preety! I picked the car up yesterday and am just so happy to have her back! After driving cack like escorts,focus' and corsa's i had forgotten that these cars are just something else to drive!

It needs new sparkys, a few trimmings are missing and the little matter of M.O.T. and tax are still needed. Oh and by the way,if Sal see's this i sent you an email mate to arrange a time and day for you to came and fit the zone chip for me please.

I shall post some pics of her complete.Could be a while but worth the wait i hope.

Giggz signing out...for now!

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:11 pm

Here she is guys...thought id put some pics of the old girl. Still need trimmings and stuff.Hope you like.

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:20 pm

looks good geezer!!

so whats the next mod?

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 6:56 pm

Whats hapnin dude! Still got that spoiler if you want it still

Next mod,well im getting the zone chip fitted tommorrow by Sal. Stuck in the M-TechII steering wheel. I think the next major mod be to fit an exhaust system or refurb the wheels?!

Hows you ride Panesar?

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:10 pm

v nice

well done!!

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:14 pm

Thanks ad318i.Took blooming ages but got her back finally!

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:24 pm

my cars dirty!!! needs a wash. which chip you going for mild or wild?

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:28 pm

panesar_e30 wrote:my cars dirty!!! needs a wash. which chip you going for mild or wild?

What you reckon son!?

Im thinking WILD!

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:30 pm

thats what im going for, with other bits too. theres no point in a mild 1.

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 7:38 pm

By the way,i know what you mean about dirty car but this weather is pi$$ing me right off!

Yeah wild chip is the way forward...going to have a chat with Sal about what additions i should get done to get the most out of it.

Post Fri Mar 10, 2006 8:58 pm

Mate - your car is looking the nuts! Did you get those little bits through the post ok? Theo.

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:05 am

looking really good mate!! mine has been in my garage for a month as i was away, it will go in for final polish on thursday then good to go! was hoping to have it ready for the F1 but looks like its gonna rain here anyway!!

mrlee

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:21 am

Theo325 wrote:Mate - your car is looking the nuts! Did you get those little bits through the post ok? Theo.

Yeah got the bits fine thanks and in fine condition they were in to! The thing is how does the passenger door bump stop clip on? I tried and chipped one of the clips on the door already!? Still hunting for the other bits!

Thanks for the comments.

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:22 am

mrLEE30 wrote:looking really good mate!! mine has been in my garage for a month as i was away, it will go in for final polish on thursday then good to go! was hoping to have it ready for the F1 but looks like its gonna rain here anyway!!

mrlee

Mr Lee your back!!!! Where you been dude. Glad to hear your car is ok. Thanks for the comments dude. End of another chapter huh???

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:31 am

The thing is how does the passenger door bump stop clip on?

From what I remember it just clips in, take of the plastic 10mm nut, clip the trim on and then tighten nut on the bolt from the inside of the door.

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 11:34 am

Right i shall give it another go. Cheers mate.

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 4:17 pm

Sweet ride Giggz, where in Ilford are you ? I'm in Manor Park, been searching for a 318iS for 2 months now. Hope to get one by Easter. Whereabouts is this sprayer in Hackney then ?

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 7:26 pm

kezza wrote:Sweet ride Giggz, where in Ilford are you ? I'm in Manor Park, been searching for a 318iS for 2 months now. Hope to get one by Easter. Whereabouts is this sprayer in Hackney then ?

Thanks dude! Good luck in finding your motor. The guy did mine in his spare time while working for his old man at the same time. He near Hackney Wick station? Next door to where i work which was very convenient. Im just by Barking...you know South Park Drive at all?

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 7:38 pm

Giggz wrote:
kezza wrote:Sweet ride Giggz, where in Ilford are you ? I'm in Manor Park, been searching for a 318iS for 2 months now. Hope to get one by Easter. Whereabouts is this sprayer in Hackney then ?
Thanks dude! Good luck in finding your motor. The guy did mine in his spare time while working for his old man at the same time. He near Hackney Wick station? Next door to where i work which was very convenient. Im just by Barking...you know South Park Drive at all?

South Park Drive, hell yeah ! I got family all over Ilford. Nearest cousins to you are on Kenilworth Gardens, just off Green Lane. Suppose you take a detour pass Imperials now and again.

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 8:17 pm

kezza wrote:
Giggz wrote:
kezza wrote:Sweet ride Giggz, where in Ilford are you ? I'm in Manor Park, been searching for a 318iS for 2 months now. Hope to get one by Easter. Whereabouts is this sprayer in Hackney then ?
Thanks dude! Good luck in finding your motor. The guy did mine in his spare time while working for his old man at the same time. He near Hackney Wick station? Next door to where i work which was very convenient. Im just by Barking...you know South Park Drive at all?
South Park Drive, hell yeah ! I got family all over Ilford. Nearest cousins to you are on Kenilworth Gardens, just off Green Lane. Suppose you take a detour pass Imperials now and again.

Yeah man i think i know that road well. Imperials being that place where they have all those tasty rides yeah?? I was down them ways the other day getting the MOT done by Shindas. His son got a lovely sport he selling.

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:00 pm

Sport as in 325i Sport. My insurance or budget wont allow me to stretch that far as im only a lowly student whose always skint and far too lazy to get a part time job!

Have you seen that lime green Lambo often doin the rounds in Ilford ?

Any good scrappies in local area ?

Post Sat Mar 11, 2006 9:16 pm

kezza wrote:Sport as in 325i Sport. My insurance or budget wont allow me to stretch that far as im only a lowly student whose always skint and far too lazy to get a part time job!

Have you seen that lime green Lambo often doin the rounds in Ilford ?

Any good scrappies in local area ?

Another student then huh?

Yep its a 325 he selling boy!

Nah i aint seen the Lambo but i do see one driven by a Mr Singh now and again...cant remeber the colour now!

Scrappies-me and my mate were just talking about that and cant really think of any local! Im gna drive down towards Lakeside ways as i have seen a couple there i think. Im after a couple of small bits and bobs.

Post Sun Mar 12, 2006 5:12 am

been snowboardin in France mate, i will resurect my post when i get it polished and finished next week, i am having a new roof put on so i want to do that before the final polish but car looks good and the tech 2 kit on etc, i only need to put the door cards and trim/ badges back on as they are only on termporary as it had its MOT the day i flew out on holiday (passed too!!).... have a look

mrlee

Post Thu Apr 06, 2006 9:40 am

NIX wrote:Check it out:

also known as Oak Green on MK2 Golf's

looking good mate