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MassBimmer · 06-02-2010, 01:20 PM

lol...so what's next?

jopa489 · 06-03-2010, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bokeh328

Not sure.. I'd like to build a set similar to these CCW K57s
http://flushstance.ccwheel.com/?p=611

My ideal specs would be something like: 18x9.5" et20 and 18x11" et25 with 225/40 and 255/35.

Nice. Are you going back to the M6 reps in the meantime?

TL · 06-10-2010, 05:03 AM

dam i haven't even seen Zoo's wheels in person yet and he's planning to sell it already

cyphr · 06-10-2010, 11:04 PM

those wheels are sick, but seriously a 40mm spacer? That's over 1.5"

TL · 06-23-2010, 01:25 AM

it's great to be driving again and i had a little fun on I-190

ibeclueless · 06-23-2010, 06:24 AM

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Originally Posted by TL

it's great to be driving again and i had a little fun on I-190

are you back in Mass?

TL · 06-23-2010, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ibeclueless

are you back in Mass?

yep

bokeh raton · 07-01-2010, 12:41 AM

Clever. The admins made my posts invisible. I was wondering why no one responded to my psots.

MassBimmer · 07-01-2010, 02:34 PM

Guess who's back, back again...

jopa489 · 07-01-2010, 07:43 PM

Moved down south, did ya?

bokeh raton · 07-01-2010, 11:32 PM

Yup!
Removing my KW coilovers this weekend. The fronts are leaking

BMWjames · 07-04-2010, 04:48 PM

how does he get banned so fast?

BMWjames · 07-04-2010, 04:54 PM

Got a kick out of watching this guy try to fill up today and snapped a pic as he got back in his car to turn around.

So which one of you is it!?

jopa489 · 07-04-2010, 05:58 PM

Ouch. That's some fail.

ibeclueless · 07-04-2010, 10:34 PM

lol

TL · 07-04-2010, 10:52 PM

must be a previous Japanese car owner as Lexus/Toyota are on that side

TL · 07-04-2010, 11:00 PM

JOe - what's the best way to get caked in bird shit out of the paint with a porter cable polisher? I tried using the orange pad with Menzerna intensive polish and still could not get the shit out!

BMWjames · 07-05-2010, 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

JOe - what's the best way to get caked in bird shit out of the paint with a porter cable polisher? I tried using the orange pad with Menzerna intensive polish and still could not get the shit out!

thats real nasty haha

jopa489 · 07-05-2010, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

JOe - what's the best way to get caked in bird shit out of the paint with a porter cable polisher? I tried using the orange pad with Menzerna intensive polish and still could not get the shit out!

Has it stained/etched into the paint? IP/orange is a pretty aggressive combination, but bird shit is very acidic and ultimately detrimental to paint - especially black. How many passes did you make with the PC?

You might want to try a 2:1 dilution of distilled water/isopropyl alcohol or an equal dilution of distilled water/isopropyl/white vinegar. Beyond that, you're looking at stepping up to a yellow/wool pad or wetsanding - both of which can do more harm that good if not done correctly, so be careful!

cyphr · 07-07-2010, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TL

JOe - what's the best way to get caked in bird shit out of the paint with a porter cable polisher? I tried using the orange pad with Menzerna intensive polish and still could not get the shit out!

Surprised that combo didn't work for you Tim. Are you using moderate pressure with the PC? Try pushing down on the head of the PC while still allowing the pad to rotate slowly, all the while keeping equal pressure across the pad. This is key. If that doesn't work, mist the pad a bit with water then try it again. Joe's suggestions are spot-on as well.

jopa489 · 07-07-2010, 09:42 PM

Tim, if we're doing some detailing at Rob's place this weekend come on by. I'd be happy to take a look and try a few things, though I don't have any polish more aggressive than IP.

TL · 07-08-2010, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Has it stained/etched into the paint? IP/orange is a pretty aggressive combination, but bird shit is very acidic and ultimately detrimental to paint - especially black. How many passes did you make with the PC?

You might want to try a 2:1 dilution of distilled water/isopropyl alcohol or an equal dilution of distilled water/isopropyl/white vinegar. Beyond that, you're looking at stepping up to a yellow/wool pad or wetsanding - both of which can do more harm that good if not done correctly, so be careful!

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Originally Posted by cyphr

Surprised that combo didn't work for you Tim. Are you using moderate pressure with the PC? Try pushing down on the head of the PC while still allowing the pad to rotate slowly, all the while keeping equal pressure across the pad. This is key. If that doesn't work, mist the pad a bit with water then try it again. Joe's suggestions are spot-on as well.

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Originally Posted by jopa489

Tim, if we're doing some detailing at Rob's place this weekend come on by. I'd be happy to take a look and try a few things, though I don't have any polish more aggressive than IP.

thanks guys! I've tried at least 4 times and it's a little better but not completely gone. the LA sun must of baked it into the paint of the Lexus when i was away.

i'll give it a try again later today

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TL Brigadier General 284 Rep 3,102 Posts Drives: Happy on H&R coil overs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: The Hub iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 335xi [1.00]	JOe - what's the best way to get caked in bird shit out of the paint with a porter cable polisher? I tried using the orange pad with Menzerna intensive polish and still could not get the shit out! __________________ 2008 E92 335xi ------->Links to my Mods: H&R Street Performance Coil Overs \|\| 19" Alufelgen CS7 \|\| Interior Swap: Black to Coral Red My Website \|\| My Flickr \|\| My Tumblr \|\| My Twitter\|\| My Facebook\|\| My 500px
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07-07-2010, 09:42 PM	#725
jopa489 Major General 124 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Tim, if we're doing some detailing at Rob's place this weekend come on by. I'd be happy to take a look and try a few things, though I don't have any polish more aggressive than IP. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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