1990 318i completed exterior and engine clean up/resto

[Moz]

Did a lot of the work last year but being furloughed allowed me to finally finish up and dedicate some time to the engine bay.

Before

After

Before

After

[Moz]

Engine bay:

Before

After

[Moz]

Some chrome bits and polished rocker cover:

[martauto]

Cracking job, absolute credit mate !!

Mart.

[Moz]

Thanks, Mart!

[tdk]

Hi,
What did you use to clean the engine bay?

[Moz]

Hi TDK

The engine was degreased but the metal parts were all removed and wire wheeled and then polished to create a smooth finish. The smaller more detailed areas were hand finished with metal polish and varying grades of wire wool.

Thanks

Thanks

[Moz]

Black plastics were restored with Gtechniq C4 and protected with Aerospace303.

Thanks

[tdk]

Many thanks guys - thinking to clean mine out this summer - don't have much experience with it all but will give it a go

[alexbaker1989]

Black plastics were restored with Gtechniq C4 and protected with Aerospace303.

Thanks

I've just bookmarked these to do the engine bay plastics myself. Thanks

Cracking job on the car - the exterior is stunning! Did you use an aftermarket front m tech spoiler or find an original?

[Moz]

It had been a while since I'd had an M40 apart so I labelled it all when removing to make it easier when reassembling. I did whilst furloughed last year so had plenty of time l, not something that I would have done if I needed the car urgently as I would have ended up rushing to finish! PM me if you need any more advice.

Thanks

[Moz]

Hi Alex

Thank you! It is aftermarket, the original was NLA at the time although I hear it is now available from BMW. I have been really impressed with 303, I use it on all plastics now but I originally used it to protect the dash from cracks but it gives such a nice finish I ended up trying it on other plastics and it works great.

Thanks

[Moz]

I forgot to mention the polished metal was given a coat of Gtechniq wheel armour I had left over from my wheels. Megs wax on the rest to keep the bay beading and easier to clean in the long run. Thanks

[Moz]

Some pre work photos: