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Post Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:34 pm

Ok, so as it was such a nice day, i got round to a task i've been meaning to do for yonks! and now i am selling the car, i wanted to get it looking as good as new.....

the petrol flap area was a bit grotty with leaves, dust and grime....yuk!

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so first things first was to get the flap off and have a good root around with a rag dipped in meths. Then i took the flap and gave it a gentle scrub with a well known professional degreaser (fairy liquid ;) and it turned out pretty good.

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repeated with the petrol cap and flap "area"...

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now time to replace the worn out stickers with some stock...

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a spot of wax for good measure...

et voila!

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the rubber is still a bit worn out but it looks much better than before.........oh, and i did change the clip back to the right way up after i realised it would not shut :o: :D
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Post Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:38 pm

Nice! I like my TFR use it for just about anything
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Post Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:38 pm

Your selling? :eek:

Looks loads better :) Good job you've done :D
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Post Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:38 pm

Your selling? :eek:

Looks loads better :) Good job you've done :D
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Post Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:41 pm

yeah, time for a change.....not sure what though. still want a classic BMW for sure. i need some cash first though so bit the bullet and put an ad up....although feels kinda strange selling this car as it has been so good....:cry:

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... c&t=241640
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Post Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:53 pm

Good work, but best thing to do is to completely remove the rubber piece and give it a good clean and soak in warm soapy water, scrape off all the crud, clean the rim, and treat it with rubber care, and re fit
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Post Sun Aug 11, 2013 10:54 pm

yeah...the fairy didn't fix that, but i have nice soft hands :wink:
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Post Sun Aug 11, 2013 11:20 pm

How much is a new one ? Part number ?
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Post Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:29 am

Did mine on the resto about £22. Not bad really make a difference. Still to put the stickers on. Do you sell the petrol cap sticker as well?
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Post Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:37 am

Nice one il get one ordered up, new stickers from atul aswell, will make for more nice detail
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Post Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:00 pm

janc wrote:Did mine on the resto about £22. Not bad really make a difference. Still to put the stickers on. Do you sell the petrol cap sticker as well?
yes mate..i sell everything

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Post Mon Aug 12, 2013 1:24 pm

pukar, you have a pm.
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Post Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:55 pm

its always better when they're Nice and clean behind the flaps :)
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Post Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:12 pm

polsta wrote:How much is a new one ? Part number ?
You asked me this very question about 8 months back... :roll:
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Post Wed Aug 14, 2013 6:42 am

Big tip here. NEVER EVER use Fairy liquid or any other dish washing agent?

It is packed FULL of salt, which while it may leave your wine glasses sparkling, it'll do little for metal. Thats why you put rock salt in your dishwashers!!

I would use a citrus based cleaner for this as the dirt was fairly lightweight. For inner arches etc. TFR FTW....
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Post Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:15 am

aha! good info. thank trev. i'll remember that next time
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