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DIY polish and front splitter install
- jmotsch
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DIY polish and front splitter install
I was planning on having my 03 z4 machine polished but for the price i decided to buy my own orbital polisher and give shot my self. I bought the chemical guys buf 209x kit with the torqx polisher. I used meguires ultimate compound, polish, and liquid wax. I am pretty happy with the results. Most of the fine scratches came out but there are a few deeper scratches that can be seen in direct light. Might try to cut a little deeper next time. I also bought an ebay front splitter for for $150. Painted it with a rattle can and 2k clear coat. Any suggestions on better paint cutting is appreciated.
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- Buckz
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I'll be honest. The pictures are terrible as far as showing off your work goes haha.
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- patriot66
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Looks great...nice job ! Which splitter is that ? Have you got a link ?
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- Lifer
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as above love that splitter!
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what's going on with the front plate - look like its floating off the car, optical illusion? Over photo-shopped?
EDIT - just notice on your other pics, you have it offset to the left (still looks strange on the pic)
EDIT - just notice on your other pics, you have it offset to the left (still looks strange on the pic)
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- Lifer
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looks to be secured to the towing eye? Could be wrong
18 Z4s owned to date.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
Daily driver: 480bhp M140i Shadow edition.
Current: 2.5i Titan silver
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- jmotsch
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Yea from that angle it does look like its floating. It is secured to the tow hook.
- jmotsch
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Here is a link to the splitter however they jacked up the price. Maybe because its their last one available?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Fit-2002-2005-BMW ... Ciid%253A2
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500 BUCKS - they trippin G
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Current: 2.5i Titan silver
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- patriot66
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Same shape splitter here for half that !http://www.mstyle.co.uk/bmw-z-series/z4 ... itter.html
I'm very tempted !
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- jmotsch
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I really like it. I had to do some slight trimming to have it fit properly. Best bang for the buck that i have found to alter the look.patriot66 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:02 pmSame shape splitter here for half that !http://www.mstyle.co.uk/bmw-z-series/z4 ... itter.html
I'm very tempted !