BMW E30 Brake Caliper Restoration

Rusty and old restored to new by Stevieabz

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Stevieabz
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Thu Aug 23, 2018 7:14 pm

Hi everyone,

Here's my latest video. I know you E30 guys will like it.



I'm no professional and I'm still learning, but I'm having fun that's for sure :)

Cheers.
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
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Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:28 pm

Well done, great attention to detail, I like that.
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Thu Aug 23, 2018 9:35 pm

that looks like a really professional finish though, really cool!!
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Thu Aug 23, 2018 10:21 pm

Thanks, guys!
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Thu Aug 23, 2018 10:25 pm

Very nice, I just wish I could be bothered to do this!
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Fri Aug 24, 2018 1:34 pm

EPIC !!!! :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool:
I have just started a new job in an old school engineering shop , do you want a job mate ?
Seriously !
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Fri Aug 24, 2018 3:05 pm

Good to hear Mart!!

And I would if I wasn't already working 7 days week 9am to 9pm trying to get videos out! haha

Thanks for the awesome offer none the less.

Cheers guys!
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Fri Aug 24, 2018 3:23 pm

You have pm mate.

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Fri Aug 24, 2018 4:15 pm

Amazing.

If you want something better then the thin latex/nitrile gloves then try these,

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Sat Aug 25, 2018 11:17 am

Awesome!

Wish I had a a shed like yours... :mad:

Not sure what you are using for degreasing and rust... but I would suggest Bilt Hamber

https://www.bilthamber.com/car-cleaning ... /surfex-hd

https://www.bilthamber.com/corrosion-pr ... nts/deox-c

The Deox-C is amazing, rust literally flakes off and old screws, bolts and nuts etc look new after soaking for a bit...
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Tue Aug 28, 2018 2:59 pm

Awesome job!
Everytime you idiot proof something, the world will just give you a bigger idiot.
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Wed Aug 29, 2018 11:59 am

Thanks for the advice and nice comments guys!

I'll check those gloves and degreaser out.
1987 325i Sport M-Tech 1 - In Absolute Pieces - www.youtube.com/restoreit - For videos on this E30.
1989 325i Touring - Undergoing a much quicker restoration
1985 320i Sedan - Future Project
BMW 1 Series M Coupe - Daily Driver
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Wed Aug 29, 2018 1:07 pm

Stevieabz wrote:Thanks for the advice and nice comments guys!

I'll check those gloves and degreaser out.
The XL or XXL may be better, gave a pair to a mechanic I know to test out and he was impressed as he managed to get four days out of one pair (they wire brushing killed them eventually) whereas the thin latex/nitrile ones at £5 per 100 he would go through 6 pairs easily in a day.

He has now ordered 2 boxes.

Add a review also maybe on tools that you use recommend also maybe gloves etc and maybe get some links included for added revenue.

I saw the LSD rebuild, that was impressive.
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