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My Mums 318ti Sport is finally MINT ! Now with extra photos !

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My Mums 318ti Sport is finally MINT ! Now with extra photos !

Post by patriot66 » Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:24 am

For some time now I've been promising my old Mum that I will spend some time and try to breathe some life back into the looks of her treasured Avus Blue '00/X reg 318ti Sport Compact. Well its been in and out of my garage for about ten days now and it's finally done and to say I'm pleased with the results is somewhat of an understatement. My Mum is absolutely delighted ! :D
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For those that are interested on the paintwork I used my old Sealey rotary polisher, various Chemical Guys Hex-Logic Pads, Poorboys World SSR 1, 2, 2.5 and 3, Poorboys Blackhole Glaze and Nattys Black Pastewax. All topped off with 2 coats of Collinite 845.
On the wheels Sonax Full Effect, AG SRP, Poorboys Wheel Sealant and AG Pro Rubber Plus Cleaner. All plastic trim and wheel arch liners etc dressed with AG Pro Super Sheen.
I'm fitting new discs/pads soon and then I'll paint the rusty calipers to complete the transformation. Well you have to look after your Mum don't you ? :thumbsup:
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Post by Buckz » Wed Apr 12, 2017 12:33 am

Looks good, needs more pictures. Ideally before and after ;)
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Post by Ben-R » Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:13 am

Great work!

That compact looks like it's in great shape too. Future classic there :thumbsup:
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Post by Bulldog1 » Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:17 am

Well done. Looks great. I'm noting the products you've used. She is one lucky mum :D

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Post by LordOxygen » Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:22 am

Great work, nice looking car,
if you cna take some before and after brake pics pls.

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Post by srhutch » Wed Apr 12, 2017 7:36 am

Looks goods, but as above, where are the before pictures. :poke:
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Post by PotterZ28i » Wed Apr 12, 2017 9:07 am

Looks great :thumbsup:
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Post by patriot66 » Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:44 pm

Thanks for the comments fellas. I know...doh!...I did forget to take any 'before' photos. Suffice to say my Mum is 73 and calls in at the local hand car wash every few weeks and the car is 'squeezed' into her garage every night :( so the paint was very lacklustre with a fair few light scratches and lots of light/medium swirls. The last time I detailed it was probably 2 years back so I will definitely try to do it at least annually from now on. I have got a few more photos I will post later. :thumbsup:
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Post by maxman » Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:48 pm

You should get a nice Easter egg in return for the hard work. :roll:

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Post by jamesditchy » Wed Apr 12, 2017 3:13 pm

Looks great. What a shine on that paintwork :thumbsup:
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Post by derin100 » Wed Apr 12, 2017 8:28 pm

Great job!

As Buckz said....we need more pics! :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Wed Apr 12, 2017 10:22 pm

Great job OP!

I do like a Compact, and that one looks fantastic. :thumbsup:
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Post by paddy wright » Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:52 pm

love to see an old car being cared for! :thumbsup:
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Post by jimbo1958 » Thu Apr 13, 2017 1:07 am

paddy wright wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:52 pm love to see an old car being cared for! :thumbsup:
And an old Mum being cared for. :thumbsup:
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