Project 2006 Z4 - restoration (Enjoy!)

andyfanshawe · Post by **andyfanshawe** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:05 pm

brazenskies wrote:That wheel, nut and caliper combo is quite arousing

My thoughts exactly

andyfanshawe · Post by **andyfanshawe** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:07 pm

csquire4 wrote:The effort and attention to detail on every job is very impressive.

The wheels look a great job, I've recently had some done and before I refitted I put 2 costs of Poorboys wheel wax on them (inside and out) to try and preserve them. Never used this product before but after a week I gave them a quick blast with the jet wash and the grime came off without having to get the brush out.

I may try that. The car is at the back of my workshop now awaiting spring!! Although I may sneak it out once or twice! plenty of time for the wax treatment.

andyfanshawe · Post by **andyfanshawe** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:16 pm

mr.tourette wrote:great thread, top quality restoration andy...nothing finer than seeing a freshly painted set of mv2s tho

Thank you

Enjoying doing it as well. Unfortunately only a few more jobs to do, then it will be finished, then I'll be bored, then I'll sell it and start another car rescue project!

andyfanshawe · Post by **andyfanshawe** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:18 pm

JUST ALLOYS made a fantastic job of the wheels. Brian (the owner) itook loads of photos of the process and is going to send them to me shortly. I will then upload them here.

They were acid dipped first, then washed off, then media blasted, then powder coated. They look (and feel) amazing!

Andy

andyfanshawe · Post by **andyfanshawe** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:26 pm

Now,...foglights........

Lens persuaded off with heat, swearing and leverage.
Here's a look inside the lens

And inside the alloy part

and outside

The 2 screws that are left holding the black plastic adjuster part on are stuck solid. And I'm not going to shear them off, so there they will stay.

The chap in the next door unit to mine has a wet media blasting machine, so I will get them blasted. I will then attempt to polish the internals to a mirror finish, then lacquer. polish the lens and stick it all back together, then repeat it all again about every 6 weeks

Andy.

andyfanshawe · Post by **andyfanshawe** » Thu Oct 27, 2016 9:38 pm

Oh, before anybody notices, I've ordered these stickers to put back on my wheels

Andy.

markplant · Post by **markplant** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 8:07 am

Wheels look great andy

Post by **srhutch** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:10 am

markplant wrote:Wheels look great andy

They do, just need the centre caps positioned correctly

sw4nny · Post by **sw4nny** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 9:17 am

andyfanshawe wrote:
mr.tourette wrote:great thread, top quality restoration andy...nothing finer than seeing a freshly painted set of mv2s tho
Thank you Enjoying doing it as well. Unfortunately only a few more jobs to do, then it will be finished, then I'll be bored, then I'll sell it and start another car rescue project!

Brill work as usual Andy.
Could you make your new project a battered old Zm roadster that you get really cheap then do your magic and sell it to me for a few extra pounds

andyfanshawe · Post by **andyfanshawe** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:40 pm

srhutch wrote:
markplant wrote:Wheels look great andy
They do, just need the centre caps positioned correctly

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andyfanshawe · Post by **andyfanshawe** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:42 pm

Here's a nice comparison shot

Before

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After (same wheel)

Andy.

markplant · Post by **markplant** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 8:44 pm

MarcBMWZ4 · Post by **MarcBMWZ4** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 9:55 pm

andyfanshawe wrote:
mr.tourette wrote:great thread, top quality restoration andy...nothing finer than seeing a freshly painted set of mv2s tho
Thank you Enjoying doing it as well. Unfortunately only a few more jobs to do, then it will be finished, then I'll be bored, then I'll sell it and start another car rescue project!

What do you reckon will be your asking price for the car? Im interested in how lucrative this restoration business is...

jampudding · Post by **jampudding** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:06 pm

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What do you reckon will be your asking price for the car? Im interested in how lucrative this restoration business is...

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I'm interested in buying it!!

andyfanshawe · Post by **andyfanshawe** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 10:26 pm

MarcBMWZ4 wrote:
andyfanshawe wrote:
mr.tourette wrote:great thread, top quality restoration andy...nothing finer than seeing a freshly painted set of mv2s tho
Thank you Enjoying doing it as well. Unfortunately only a few more jobs to do, then it will be finished, then I'll be bored, then I'll sell it and start another car rescue project!
What do you reckon will be your asking price for the car? Im interested in how lucrative this restoration business is...

Interestingly, I didn't buy this to make a profit. It was my car, so no financial constraints. Didn't relly plan to sell this for ages, but I have 2 other personal projects I need to finish for next summer. Both full custom, no holes barred V8 muscle.

The price? No idea yet. Still got paintwork to do, roof motor relocation,...and other minor things no doubt. Still want to change the clutch for the sake of it

One thing is certain, needs to go to an enthusiast (on this forum hopefully) but not expecting to make a profit.

Andy.

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