* What did you do to/for your E46 today? * - Page 210

auto180sx · 08-19-2011, 08:04 PM

Ordered parts for her!!!!! WOOOOHOOOOO!!!!

brandonwish · 08-19-2011, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rolfyto

I'll look up some pics then haha. Mine's in perfect condition if I recall correctly.

Sadly, we would be without trim for a few days if we swapped.

If you search you'll find plenty of people complaining about their cloudy chrome trim. I can snap some pics of mine if you'd like to see it

lol. It would be kinda funny

yrksccr6 · 08-20-2011, 02:07 PM

Cleaned the DISA, ICV, MAF, and throttle body. Installed DEPO Smoked Turn Signals (Front).

Sanchjer · 08-20-2011, 05:29 PM

Ordered the VCG and beauty cap to go over the screw that holds the engine covers on.

tock172 · 08-20-2011, 08:27 PM

Washed and clayed it.

bwallace530 · 08-20-2011, 08:57 PM

Washed it and need to clay it. Have clay just never done it before how hard is it?

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jmanfredonia · 08-20-2011, 10:25 PM

cleaned some of my leather interior with mr magic eraser, stuff really is magic!

MrAdam · 08-20-2011, 11:32 PM

Washed and vacuumed it for the first time in oooooohz.... 2-3 weeks?

Top_Bunk · 08-20-2011, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bwallace530

Washed it and need to clay it. Have clay just never done it before how hard is it?

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Super easy, just time consuming.

Washed her today, pulled the front plate and filled the holes, and treated the leather with Meguiars.

bwallace530 · 08-20-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by spage

Super easy, just time consuming.

Washed her today, pulled the front plate and filled the holes, and treated the leather with Meguiars.

Should I do it in the garage or is it ok to wax in the sun?

And how long should it take?

Thanks

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Sanchjer · 08-21-2011, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwallace530

Should I do it in the garage or is it ok to wax in the sun?

And how long should it take?

Thanks

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Took me a good hr. I wouldn't do it in the sun, you have to really get the section you're working on wet with the detailer. You wouldn't want to take the chance of letting it dry and having the clay scratch the paint.

Top_Bunk · 08-21-2011, 12:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwallace530

Should I do it in the garage or is it ok to wax in the sun?

And how long should it take?

Thanks

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It can supposedly leave stains if you wax in direct sunlight on a hot day. If it is 110 degrees tomorrow, the garage would be a good idea. If you have to wax outside, just do a panel at a time and get it off the car quickly.

How long the clay takes is entirely up to you and how anal you are about your vehicle. I am uber-picky and want to get every microscopic spec off of my car. A full wash-clay-wash-wax takes me about 4 hours.

If you have never done it before, you will be amazed at the difference the clay makes. Impurities that look like they are part of the paint will lift right off.

E46tknv · 08-21-2011, 03:29 PM

put on oem bmw wheel locks.

serdar255 · 08-21-2011, 03:32 PM

Went on RFR rally now I will wash and detail my car.

Stiggles · 08-21-2011, 04:25 PM

Took it to BimmerCruise 2011 for a nice scenic tour of the backroads. Awesome time.

bwallace530 · 08-21-2011, 07:10 PM

Found my old muffler in my truck lol. I had no clue they put the old one in there when they put the other one on.

Anyone need a used 325i muffler lol

That-Guy · 08-21-2011, 07:23 PM

Plasti Dipped the Grills and window trim

bwallace530 · 08-21-2011, 08:07 PM

How does the trim looks? PICS

Eddie328ci · 08-21-2011, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by That-Guy

Plasti Dipped the Grills and window trim

Can you show a DIY for window trim dip please !

E46tknv · 08-21-2011, 08:30 PM

Dip is bad. heres the diy, cover up surrounding area, paint, dry. maybe a 2nd coat of flat black. dry. done

08-19-2011, 08:04 PM	#4181
auto180sx Bourbon Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexvagas, KY Posts: 513 My Ride: '02 Steel Blue 330Ci View My Garage	Ordered parts for her!!!!! WOOOOHOOOOO!!!! __________________ Steel Blue FTMFW!! OKI BMW BMW CCA Member #444186

08-20-2011, 05:29 PM	#4184
Sanchjer Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,182 My Ride: 323i e46 SOLD! View My Garage	Ordered the VCG and beauty cap to go over the screw that holds the engine covers on. __________________

08-20-2011, 08:27 PM	#4185
tock172 100% star stuff Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,429 My Ride: 2004 330i View My Garage	Washed and clayed it. __________________ Bilstein/Eibach B12 Pro-Plus Suspension System \| DICE Mediabridge \| Valentine One

08-20-2011, 10:25 PM	#4187
jmanfredonia Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: North New Jersey Posts: 286 My Ride: 325i View My Garage	cleaned some of my leather interior with mr magic eraser, stuff really is magic! __________________

08-20-2011, 11:32 PM	#4188
MrAdam Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hollywood Posts: 1,323 My Ride: S.L.O.W. View My Garage	Washed and vacuumed it for the first time in oooooohz.... 2-3 weeks? __________________ ~Adam

08-20-2011, 02:07 PM	#4183
yrksccr6 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 37 My Ride: 2000 328Ci ZPP View My Garage	Cleaned the DISA, ICV, MAF, and throttle body. Installed DEPO Smoked Turn Signals (Front).

08-20-2011, 08:57 PM	#4186
bwallace530 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,866 My Ride: 325 View My Garage	Washed it and need to clay it. Have clay just never done it before how hard is it? Sent from my PC36100 using Bimmer App

08-21-2011, 03:29 PM	#4193
E46tknv Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New york Posts: 5,028 My Ride: Fst'r then your e46 View My Garage	put on oem bmw wheel locks. __________________ .:Eugene:. I used to be an e46 owner. I love this one more. Have headers? Cant pass inspection? Need custom stickers made? or need your wheels brought back to life?

08-21-2011, 03:32 PM	#4194
serdar255 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 1,701 My Ride: '01 325ci / '90 325i View My Garage	Went on RFR rally now I will wash and detail my car. __________________ Want a handmade shift knob or custom vinyl stickers? PM me I'm sixteen and like cars with three pedals. My ever small company... www.facebook.com/StgFabricationAndMolds

08-21-2011, 04:25 PM	#4195
Stiggles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 5,711 My Ride: Was built Fri 13th View My Garage	Took it to BimmerCruise 2011 for a nice scenic tour of the backroads. Awesome time.

08-21-2011, 07:10 PM	#4196
bwallace530 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,866 My Ride: 325 View My Garage	Found my old muffler in my truck lol. I had no clue they put the old one in there when they put the other one on. Anyone need a used 325i muffler lol

08-21-2011, 07:23 PM	#4197
That-Guy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cleveland Posts: 110 My Ride: '01 330i View My Garage	Plasti Dipped the Grills and window trim __________________ Certified Master Tech

08-21-2011, 08:07 PM	#4198
bwallace530 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,866 My Ride: 325 View My Garage	How does the trim looks? PICS

08-21-2011, 08:30 PM	#4200
E46tknv Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: New york Posts: 5,028 My Ride: Fst'r then your e46 View My Garage	Dip is bad. heres the diy, cover up surrounding area, paint, dry. maybe a 2nd coat of flat black. dry. done __________________ .:Eugene:. I used to be an e46 owner. I love this one more. Have headers? Cant pass inspection? Need custom stickers made? or need your wheels brought back to life?

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