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All done with the second coat. Treated the cap to some plastic conditioner too. Will let it dry overnight then fold it back away.
I have a genuine Pilkington front screen being fitted next week. I grabbed a set of Bosch Aeros earlier, ready for the swap. Need to get a touch up pen this weekend. The little marks that haven’t been repainted are primed and ready.
I have a genuine Pilkington front screen being fitted next week. I grabbed a set of Bosch Aeros earlier, ready for the swap. Need to get a touch up pen this weekend. The little marks that haven’t been repainted are primed and ready.
MDMA . said:
All done with the second coat. Treated the cap to some plastic conditioner too. Will let it dry overnight then fold it back away.
I have a genuine Pilkington front screen being fitted next week. I grabbed a set of Bosch Aeros earlier, ready for the swap. Need to get a touch up pen this weekend. The little marks that haven’t been repainted are primed and ready.
Properly clean that now pal; looks an excellent job well doneI have a genuine Pilkington front screen being fitted next week. I grabbed a set of Bosch Aeros earlier, ready for the swap. Need to get a touch up pen this weekend. The little marks that haven’t been repainted are primed and ready.
I shouldn't like it because I don't particularly like BMW's and I don't like wheels in any colour other than silver (although I have gun metal grey winter wheels 
but...that looks lovely 
Those wheels look great too. They really suit the car.
Question. That Soft99 wax you've used, is it really as good as all the reviews I've read? Easy to apply? Long lasting?
but...that looks lovely Those wheels look great too. They really suit the car.Question. That Soft99 wax you've used, is it really as good as all the reviews I've read? Easy to apply? Long lasting?
New OEM screen fitted today (Pilkington, to match the rest of the glass).Also had a new OEM top trim too. The one fitted, and the screen, must have been replaced with non genuine ones previously. Screen was a Fuyao and the trim was too short. All sorted now.
Old trim below.
Been given the wrong wiper blades though. I have A980S and they should be A930S. Will swap tomorrow.
Old trim below.
Been given the wrong wiper blades though. I have A980S and they should be A930S. Will swap tomorrow.
Edited by MDMA . on Monday 24th April 19:08
CharlieAlphaMike said:
I shouldn't like it because I don't particularly like BMW's and I don't like wheels in any colour other than silver (although I have gun metal grey winter wheels but...that looks lovely Those wheels look great too. They really suit the car.
Question. That Soft99 wax you've used, is it really as good as all the reviews I've read? Easy to apply? Long lasting?
Very easy to apply. This one is almost like a thick paste, not the usual hard type wax like the other Soft99 wax’s I have. Not sure on longevity yet, but will soon find out. but...that looks lovely Those wheels look great too. They really suit the car.Question. That Soft99 wax you've used, is it really as good as all the reviews I've read? Easy to apply? Long lasting?
MDMA . said:
Very easy to apply. This one is almost like a thick paste, not the usual hard type wax like the other Soft99 wax’s I have. Not sure on longevity yet, but will soon find out.
Thanks I applied a ceramic coating to the wheels on my car and I'm really happy with the results. The wheels are so easy to keep clean now. I've been thinking about doing the same to the bodywork but I quite like the process of cleaning and waxing a car. Maybe this Soft99 could be the perfect compromise.CharlieAlphaMike said:
Thanks I applied a ceramic coating to the wheels on my car and I'm really happy with the results. The wheels are so easy to keep clean now. I've been thinking about doing the same to the bodywork but I quite like the process of cleaning and waxing a car. Maybe this Soft99 could be the perfect compromise.
Soft99 is easy to use. I applied a ceramic coating to the wheels on my car and I'm really happy with the results. The wheels are so easy to keep clean now. I've been thinking about doing the same to the bodywork but I quite like the process of cleaning and waxing a car. Maybe this Soft99 could be the perfect compromise.I’m using Fusso Coat for longevity topped with Kiwami Extreme for extra gloss / depth. Both a dead easy to apply. Kiwami on its own give great gloss and beads well but didn’t last that well.
Not much to update. Car is performing well. Better than I thought on the daily commute. I’m going to see if I can get 800 miles to a tank. Currently sat on 700 miles and it’s showing 116 miles left. The daily slog from Standish to Winwick on the motorway, 99% of it still being restricted to 50mph, is giving great mpg.
Need to whip the front pads out though as they’ve developed a bad squeal. Pretty recent ones too as they were only fitted prior to purchase. They really want swapping for some ATE Ceramics and they are quite heavy on the dust front. I’ll probably just re-grease the back of the pads for now and check if there are any shims fitted. Not sure if shims are standard or not on these?
Need to whip the front pads out though as they’ve developed a bad squeal. Pretty recent ones too as they were only fitted prior to purchase. They really want swapping for some ATE Ceramics and they are quite heavy on the dust front. I’ll probably just re-grease the back of the pads for now and check if there are any shims fitted. Not sure if shims are standard or not on these?
MDMA . said:
Not much to update. Car is performing well. Better than I thought on the daily commute. I’m going to see if I can get 800 miles to a tank. Currently sat on 700 miles and it’s showing 116 miles left. The daily slog from Standish to Winwick on the motorway, 99% of it still being restricted to 50mph, is giving great mpg.
Need to whip the front pads out though as they’ve developed a bad squeal. Pretty recent ones too as they were only fitted prior to purchase. They really want swapping for some ATE Ceramics and they are quite heavy on the dust front. I’ll probably just re-grease the back of the pads for now and check if there are any shims fitted. Not sure if shims are standard or not on these?
No shims. Need to whip the front pads out though as they’ve developed a bad squeal. Pretty recent ones too as they were only fitted prior to purchase. They really want swapping for some ATE Ceramics and they are quite heavy on the dust front. I’ll probably just re-grease the back of the pads for now and check if there are any shims fitted. Not sure if shims are standard or not on these?
MDMA . said:
Not much to update. Car is performing well. Better than I thought on the daily commute. I’m going to see if I can get 800 miles to a tank. Currently sat on 700 miles and it’s showing 116 miles left. The daily slog from Standish to Winwick on the motorway, 99% of it still being restricted to 50mph, is giving great mpg.
Need to whip the front pads out though as they’ve developed a bad squeal. Pretty recent ones too as they were only fitted prior to purchase. They really want swapping for some ATE Ceramics and they are quite heavy on the dust front. I’ll probably just re-grease the back of the pads for now and check if there are any shims fitted. Not sure if shims are standard or not on these?
Sounds like its running well pal Need to whip the front pads out though as they’ve developed a bad squeal. Pretty recent ones too as they were only fitted prior to purchase. They really want swapping for some ATE Ceramics and they are quite heavy on the dust front. I’ll probably just re-grease the back of the pads for now and check if there are any shims fitted. Not sure if shims are standard or not on these?
My F31 gets to stretch its legs down to Anglesey on Monday for the week... Hoping to get some drives in around Snowden too
Get them ATE Ceramic pads fitted as soon as; they're worth it
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