The evolution of ‘Errol’ the 325i Cabriolet

[bexwoods]

You’ve gotta laugh, or you’ll cry!!! Three weekends down and I’m still ‘cleaning’ the underside of the car, ready to re-do the under seal.

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Haha I know the feeling. I think it took me about 3 months before I found the motivation to get back under it and steam clean the underside

I love those callipers though, they look really nice

Good to know I’m not the only lunatic who thought steamcleaners were wasted on bathrooms!!
I’m really pleased with the look of the callipers, so glad I went with the correct plating rather than painted/powder coated.

[bexwoods]

loving this thread Bex, proper job.

it will almost be a shame to drive that car of yours...for fear of getting it dirty.

Thanks it’s taking FOREVER but it’ll be so worth it when he’s done!
Can’t wait! It’ll likely be the new year before that fateful MOT now but once he’s given the green light he’s going to be used as much as possible!

[bexwoods]

I’m STILL cleaning

[Qasimahmed]

I did attack mine with a foam gun and a jet wash towards the end as it helps get it properly cleaned. The steam cleaner seems to shift the dirt around. I had a big clean up job after though but it wasn't too bad, just a lot of mopping

[bexwoods]

I did attack mine with a foam gun and a jet wash towards the end as it helps get it properly cleaned. The steam cleaner seems to shift the dirt around. I had a big clean up job after though but it wasn't too bad, just a lot of mopping

Thanks I’m going to use power clean to get the last of the dirt off. Few spots of surface rust to sort before ‘paint’, but REALLY pleased with the condition of the car, properly solid

[bexwoods]

Slow and stead but we’re getting there….

Hoping to have it stripped and ready to tackle the small spots of surface rust in the next week or two, temperate permitting!

Anyone got any advise on products they’re used to ‘redo’ the beige under seal? I’m looking into spray on seam sealer and also white under seal that I could then paint?

[rix313]

Speak to a company called Rejel, they're a Dinitrol agent. They're amazingly helpful and the Dinitrol products are brilliant.

[bexwoods]

May not have succeeded in getting Errol on the road this year but this Christmas present from my brother is certainly the motivation I need to keep going. Fully customised 1:43 model of my car in oem BMW paint none the less!!

[martauto]

love the BBS as well, nice touch

Mart.

[Cloggy Saint]

Have you checked the history of that car? The shut lines and panel gaps look a bit iffy,

[martauto]

Have you checked the history of that car? The shut lines and panel gaps look a bit iffy,

Bet you cant get a pound coin in the gaps !!!

Mart.

[bexwoods]

Have you checked the history of that car? The shut lines and panel gaps look a bit iffy,

I’m aware of its history yes and left the factory with those shut lines

[bexwoods]

House renovations, covid and work have kept me away from the car for a few months sadly but we are back at it….. determined he’ll be on the road for the summer season

[rix313]

Keep up the good work Bex

[bexwoods]

Keep up the good work Bex

Thank you promise I’ll do the zone proud (eventually!)

[bexwoods]

Whoops, I brought something I didn’t need but it was too pretty not to

[bexwoods]

Can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel before ‘paint’…..
Sills prepared yesterday.
Just some surface rust treatment and final cleaning to go

[rix313]

My god that steering wheel in the box is awesome! Where did you find that?

Who is going to paint him?

[bexwoods]

My god that steering wheel in the box is awesome! Where did you find that?

Who is going to paint him?

The wheel was an eBay find the box sold it for me too!

I’m doing all the work (with my brothers help!) unless we don’t have the kit so blasting/powder coating etc…. Wish me luck!

[fixedwheelnut]

Excellent work gone in to this Bex

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Whoops, I brought something I didn’t need but it was too pretty not to


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Wow that’s got to be worth something in the box as well.

[bexwoods]

Excellent work gone in to this Bex

Thank you

[bexwoods]

Good progress over the bank holiday weekend, underside ready for a new jacket when the sealant and hun finally arrive and new steering wheel fitted

[bexwoods]

Finally Flexin’

[bexwoods]

Shiny new and referbed bits 🫶

[martauto]

Hell Bex, if you are going to do it...............................................................
Everything you touch turns out top draw !!!!!
I use my E46 cab daily and this week has been EPIC, I just hope you can do the same very soon .

Mart.

[bexwoods]

Hell Bex, if you are going to do it...............................................................
Everything you touch turns out top draw !!!!!
I use my E46 cab daily and this week has been EPIC, I just hope you can do the same very soon .

Mart.

Thank you VERY much, it’s good to know I’m doing the right thing by this car. It deserves it!
I hope to have him on the road for some fun this year (ideally the BMW meet at Bicester on August bank holiday Monday, but think that’s a tall order now)

[martauto]

I love the way you wait until all is correct before you install things.
How is the top ??
I use "Fabsil Gold" to protect it and it`s very good for at least two years at a time.

Mart.

[bexwoods]

The hood it’s pretty good actually and have the hard top which needs a new headlining but other than that I’m happy with it ;)

[bexwoods]

Well it was a warm one but managed to get the old gasket off, clean up and fit the sump and sensors today…..

[DanThe]

Finally Flexin’

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This stuff is great, just like factory finish

[bexwoods]

Finally got the crossmember back on last night and the engine isn’t supported by a top brace!!
All new bolts and seals for the rear sump cover, fresh engine mounts too

Transmission lines stand out like a sore thumb now but that’s a job for another day! Have to draw the line somewhere!!!
Next job, over coat underside and sort the fuel lines.

[bexwoods]

Still a way to go, but we’re getting there now….

(Excuse the rear valance, that will be done later once I can remove the plank the car is resting on)

[bexwoods]

And we’re done!

Well with the underside anyway!! Stripped, treated and re-protected with factory correct products and colours

Now for the wheel arches, then wings off for paint.

[fixedwheelnut]

:Does that stuff set fairly hard or does it stay spongey? I did the underside of mine with Terra Shutz literally the day before you posted what you were using:(