320 D M sport edition finally sorted.Lots of pics!!

neilmc · 07-24-2008, 04:33 PM

Well after a long wait and much frustration, the car is finally sorted! sorry about the huge amount of pics, but it does fully explain the machining process, paint depth, clay etc and the correction work to get the end result that I am happy with! the Zymol vintage still played up a bit, but with 3 experts and a lot of time and knowledge, it is now sorted. Also the wheel that was damaged arrived back today looking perfect, so if you scuff them find a good repairer and get them done (about £70) not had the bill yet! Engine is starting to loosen up now and mpg is staying around 37, so not too bad really. All in all, very happy with the car. More pics in second post....

neilmc · 07-24-2008, 04:44 PM

This post should be first, followed by the remaing pics to be in order! sorry, long day.

beemerbird · 07-24-2008, 05:52 PM

Neil - I've looked, very nice.

Seriously, I'm thinking of having the Porker detailed. If I can get results similar to those, I'll be well chuffed.

Are those Guys local to you?

Porscha! · 07-24-2008, 06:01 PM

Looks bella I like it

Lovely colour!

willhollin · 07-24-2008, 06:08 PM

Not keen on the yellow trim, i prefer the chrome.

booforty · 07-24-2008, 06:52 PM

Top pics Neil and glad its all sorted!

neilmc · 07-24-2008, 06:55 PM

Sadly they dont do chrome masking tape willhollin! but at least the yellow matches the lemon leather or what's left of it!!

Thankyou beemerbird one was local the other was a small intelligent man from 400 miles away and another guy runs a business from the web. Was lucky really as this would have taken about 3 days to machine by one person and lots of cash. The BMW paint is easily marked, but a pig to correct. I would get your Porsche done, there are plenty of people with the skill about, just watch out for sticky paint, caymans and boxsters are known for it. I don't meen sticky due to over excitement either, the paint tends to still be slightly fluid so sort of snags, but once the right combination of cutting compound/pad is found, it is fine.

BC4J · 07-25-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by neilmc

Sadly they dont do chrome masking tape willhollin! but at least the yellow matches the lemon leather or what's left of it!!

Thankyou beemerbird one was local the other was a small intelligent man from 400 miles away and another guy runs a business from the web. Was lucky really as this would have taken about 3 days to machine by one person and lots of cash. The BMW paint is easily marked, but a pig to correct. I would get your Porsche done, there are plenty of people with the skill about, just watch out for sticky paint, caymans and boxsters are known for it. I don't meen sticky due to over excitement either, the paint tends to still be slightly fluid so sort of snags, but once the right combination of cutting compound/pad is found, it is fine.

Neil - what foam lance did they use? I love that snow foam look.

neilmc · 07-25-2008, 06:48 PM

BC4J I will ask what lance and post up, actually have just got a high power Karcher, and have looked at the foam lace from cleanyourcar.com about £49.99 and looks excellent whrn used with snow foam or Chemical guys maxi suds II.

CrimsonRedE93 · 07-26-2008, 05:48 AM

Looks good Neil, glad you got it sorted to your satisfaction

I do like the Saab look with the masking tape on the headlights

neilmc · 07-26-2008, 08:49 AM

Actually CrimsonRedE93 it does look like a Saab, perhaps that is where they got the idea!!

CrimsonRedE93 · 07-27-2008, 03:33 PM

So now we are saying a BMW with masking tape on the headlights looks like a Vectra

neilmc · 07-27-2008, 04:10 PM

Yes. And the vectra is a far superior car, we must all trade in our BMW's and buy one right away.

Actually I have just got confused.

Vectra's are shit.

I would rather have my arse filled with expanding foam and read the Guardian in broad daylight than buy a vectra.

Atari Boy · 07-27-2008, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by neilmc

I would rather....... read the Guardian in broad daylight than buy a vectra.

Quality

+1

freon warrior · 07-28-2008, 03:47 AM

Looks terrific now, saw this on DW as well, Dave KG is one of the best.

Atari Boy · 07-28-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by freon warrior

Looks terrific now, saw this on DW as well, Dave KG is one of the best.

I have just seen it DW also, lots of photos.
I see a ‘ring sticker on it, has it been to the ring already? Or is it an illegal sticker........

Carrera RSR · 07-28-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by neilmc

Yes. And the vectra is a far superior car, we must all trade in our BMW's and buy one right away.

Actually I have just got confused.

Vectra's are shit.

I would rather have my arse filled with expanding foam and read the Guardian in broad daylight than buy a vectra.

Just had a Vectra SRi for the last 4 months.......shiiite!!!!

Get the Edition M Sport in 4 days........Yeeehaaaa!!!!!

remmib · 07-28-2008, 01:08 PM

Looks great.

07-24-2008, 04:33 PM	#1
neilmc Lieutenant 22 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M SPORT Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (1)	320 D M sport edition finally sorted.Lots of pics!! Well after a long wait and much frustration, the car is finally sorted! sorry about the huge amount of pics, but it does fully explain the machining process, paint depth, clay etc and the correction work to get the end result that I am happy with! the Zymol vintage still played up a bit, but with 3 experts and a lot of time and knowledge, it is now sorted. Also the wheel that was damaged arrived back today looking perfect, so if you scuff them find a good repairer and get them done (about £70) not had the bill yet! Engine is starting to loosen up now and mpg is staying around 37, so not too bad really. All in all, very happy with the car. More pics in second post.... Attached Images
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neilmc Lieutenant 22 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M SPORT Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (1)	Sadly they dont do chrome masking tape willhollin! but at least the yellow matches the lemon leather or what's left of it!! Thankyou beemerbird one was local the other was a small intelligent man from 400 miles away and another guy runs a business from the web. Was lucky really as this would have taken about 3 days to machine by one person and lots of cash. The BMW paint is easily marked, but a pig to correct. I would get your Porsche done, there are plenty of people with the skill about, just watch out for sticky paint, caymans and boxsters are known for it. I don't meen sticky due to over excitement either, the paint tends to still be slightly fluid so sort of snags, but once the right combination of cutting compound/pad is found, it is fine.
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neilmc Lieutenant 22 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M SPORT Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (1)	BC4J I will ask what lance and post up, actually have just got a high power Karcher, and have looked at the foam lace from cleanyourcar.com about £49.99 and looks excellent whrn used with snow foam or Chemical guys maxi suds II.
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neilmc Lieutenant 22 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M SPORT Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (1)	Yes. And the vectra is a far superior car, we must all trade in our BMW's and buy one right away. Actually I have just got confused. Vectra's are shit. I would rather have my arse filled with expanding foam and read the Guardian in broad daylight than buy a vectra.
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