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Project Eight-9

Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by True-Blue » Sun Sep 25, 2022 10:48 am

pvr wrote: ↑Sun Sep 25, 2022 8:52 am Now back to that sweepstake … :evil:
It is in the classifieds, but probably not for long.

Something has caught my eye, but I wouldn’t buy it without selling this first (not in the current climate/market)

If the other car sells, I’ll be pressing on with strut brace, KW coilovers etc on this one and then it will definitely be a longer term commitment.

I’m going to get either the 325m’s (currently on the the car) or the 295’s refurbished this week regardless…. Need to decide which set, and whether to stick with sparkle silver or something different :)
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Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Post by True-Blue » Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:41 pm

I’m happy that the new paint has had sufficient time to ‘gas out’ properly so now it’s ceramic coating time, the package arrived earlier today :)

I’m going to give it a machine polish with a jeweling pad and finishing compound to refine any body shop buffer trails (very few in all honestly - but I want it perfect), then clean with IPA, before applying CQ.UK 3.0 and leaving to cure fully for a week.

I used this on my VO E89 and my Ford Racing Blue Audi TTS and the results were fantastic, so hoping for the same again with the DSB :thumbsup:
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Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Post by axelleveau » Fri Nov 11, 2022 5:19 pm

True-Blue wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:41 pm then clean with IPA
Such a waste and will likely leave a sticky residue as well as fruity smell :rofl:
Gone - Ford Ka MK2 Petrol - Black
Will hang around to carry materials/people and in emergency - Ford Fiesta MK7 1.0 Ecoboost - Black, white rally rims, white decals, remapped
Now - Z4 Coupe - Montego Blue: Here
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Post by pvr » Fri Nov 11, 2022 5:34 pm

Used that CQ quartz on a number of cars, worked very well. My M next for the treatment when I get the time
Current:
911-50 Black - unique spec
X5M - 575 hp of fun in a V8
Abarth 595 Comp.
Golf Clipper - collectors item
Z4 3.0si Black Sapphire
VW ID.3

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Z4M Silver Grey - non flimper spec (gone to Bing)
Z4 3.0 Toledo
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Post by True-Blue » Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:19 pm

axelleveau wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 5:19 pm
True-Blue wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 4:41 pm then clean with IPA
Such a waste and will likely leave a sticky residue as well as fruity smell :rofl:
The IPA I’m talking about is 99% proof 8)
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Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:39 pm

That looks amazing 😍
What a transformation.
Love your skills
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Post by True-Blue » Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:21 pm

Dave 2 dogs wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:39 pm That looks amazing 😍
What a transformation.
Love your skills
Thanks Dave, can’t claim the credit for the ‘new’ paint though.

I have to admit to being envious of your hydro dipping skills :thumbsup:
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Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Post by Dave 2 dogs » Fri Nov 11, 2022 10:51 pm

True-Blue wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 9:21 pm
Dave 2 dogs wrote: ↑Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:39 pm That looks amazing 😍
What a transformation.
Love your skills
Thanks Dave, can’t claim the credit for the ‘new’ paint though.

I have to admit to being envious of your hydro dipping skills :thumbsup:
thanks 👍
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Post by True-Blue » Sat Nov 12, 2022 6:25 pm

Spent quite a number of hours behind the FLEX today, very happy with the way the paint has refined down, lovely finish.

Too tired to finish today, will take stock and re-check work in the morning before IPA wipe down and on with the ceramic
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Post by Pondrew » Sat Nov 12, 2022 10:34 pm

I feel like I know the roof trusses in your garage better than I know my own, ML. :D

You really should change your username to 'Mr shiny'. The only person I know who could possibly polish a turd. :poke: :thumbsup:
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by True-Blue » Sat Nov 12, 2022 11:45 pm

Pondrew wrote: ↑Sat Nov 12, 2022 10:34 pm I feel like I know the roof trusses in your garage better than I know my own, ML. :D

You really should change your username to 'Mr shiny'. The only person I know who could possibly polish a turd. :poke: :thumbsup:
You can’t polish a turd…. But you can roll it in glitter :hattip:
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Previous Z4’s :E89 30i, E89 20i, E85 3.0Si (X4) E85 3.0i, E86 3.0 Si, E85 2.5si, E85 2.5i
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Post by buzyg » Sun Nov 13, 2022 1:46 am

A little bit of what you fact does you good. 8) :thumbsup:
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Post by True-Blue » Sun Nov 13, 2022 4:42 pm

All done and tucked away to cure for a few days, really pleased with it.

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Post by N4LLY » Sun Nov 13, 2022 6:08 pm

Most excellent :thumbsup:
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