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kev76
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Post Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:40 pm

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Post Fri Oct 01, 2010 1:47 pm

looks good but how about a before and after photo?

What did you use on the grill and bumper?
E30 316i auto coupe build thread here viewtopic.php?f=25&t=273035
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Post Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:20 pm

JFC He's back !! :D
1990 325i Cab auto in Alpine White II
1988 Alpina C2.5 moredoor in Black, 71k
1990 325ix, moredoor auto in Laser Blue. 51k
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kev76
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Post Fri Oct 01, 2010 2:45 pm

Tedswagon wrote:looks good but how about a before and after photo?

What did you use on the grill and bumper?
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i have used autoglym on the grill the bumper has been wiped over with a wipe to get the compound off. didnt want to gel the bumper as i was thinking of colour coding them...kev
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Post Wed Oct 06, 2010 5:20 pm

Cleaning almost finished.
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Post Wed Oct 06, 2010 8:36 pm

keep up the good work
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 1:20 pm

Wow - that looks amazing must have taken ages!
E30 316i auto coupe build thread here viewtopic.php?f=25&t=273035
kev76
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:32 pm

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finshed . now time for the oily bits
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:39 pm

What did you use to de-pink the bodywork? My bootlid is pink, instead of red.
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kev76
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:43 pm

i used tesco paint restorer with a electric buffer
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 8:46 pm

Thanks, you've done a good job there.
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Post Thu Oct 07, 2010 11:25 pm

Ive got a lovely pair of coded bumpers for sale that would set that off a treat :D

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 80&start=0
Cypriotgeeza wrote:I done both my mates in my old 318is
felt so proud,even tried it with a E30 325i and got put in my place.. :o:
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 10:15 am

very well done matey, looks lovely :cool:
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kev76
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Post Fri Oct 08, 2010 3:41 pm

leeparkes wrote:Ive got a lovely pair of coded bumpers for sale that would set that off a treat :D

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... 80&start=0
thanks for the offer mate.i probably on my own here but i like the black bumper look :o: i think it breaks the car up. i have a is spoiler front and rear which i intend to paint black and see how it looks then . not even sure if i am putting the boot spoiler on yet .but thanks again