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So i have been reading a lot about IPA being used after polish to remove the excess from the paint before wax. I went out and bought some IPA (iso propyl Alcohol) and diluted to under 40%. When i sprayed it on a smooth surface and wipe off, the surface becomes 'sticky' like there is no detailing...

Hey guys, So ive been use to detailing a dark car and now with a white car, i am a bit worried about using my old polish that, on the description, has 'for dark coloured vehicles to give a deep shine'. I have found a lot of polish's stating for black or dark cars as i searched around the...

ive checked the wolfgang website and it looks like they specialise in wax. That means there is room for me to find a great polish. One that will give a very deep effect. Suggestions?

I am looking for a front bumper of the bmw 1m. I had a look on realoem.com and it looks like there are a lot of little pieces to complete it therefore im looking for a place to find the bumper with all its bits n pieces as a set. Any suggestions or connections with stealers?

Unfortunately, it is time for me to say goodbye to my z4 aswell. Owned since 2004 and a member of z4um.com, i have sold the z4 for more room. It was great to meet u all and i would like to say by far this forum is a lot better than other forums. I've been looking at the new forum i will be in...

My drivers side memory seat is broken and needs to be replaced for sale. Does any1 from the UK have a website where i can find the price of the driver side seat memory machine? or able to call the dealer for a price for me? Much appreciated

Ive cleaned and done step 1 paint cleaner last night. This morning before I continued I noticed some dust on the body. Can I run over it since there is not much? Wash the car again? Wet shammy it?

In Australia, oem parts is like buying a new car. Does anyone have contacts at dealers who can get me parts for a good price? I am looking for the roof motor and left side cup holder in grey Email addresses is fine

I've already had the motor in the back fail and got it replaced. Now the motor that clamps the roof to the windscreen whirrs when I close the roof. Is this going to be the same? Is there a greasing fix?

i just changed my coolant myself and was so sure my car use to run 1 tick under halfway in the temp gauge. After the change, it is now running 1 tick over halfway taht should not be a problem. what is yours running when it is warmed up?

for the last year, i have had a ticking noise from the engine even on idle. The sound sounds like an old engine or a badly worn engine. After attending a cruise, i was informed that it was my disa that is a vacuum device on the side of the engine. I went out and bought the part hoping to fix the...

Just read this on another forum and would like to bring it to everyones attention. i dont know what its all about but we have the M54 engine in our 3.0L Fanatics, I thought it was important to bring this to every1's attention who has an M54 engine in their car. My intake adjuster unit / DISA...

I just bought a set of CSL wheels but received all 4 in 9.5 inch. Information i am looking for is as follows: size of front rims and rear rims: what tyres have people put on them if fronts are 9.5 inch, is there scrubbing

I attended a dyno day today and was able to do a comparison between the stock box and the gruppe M. To my surprise, the gruppe M gave me an extra 5kw atw compared tot he stock box.

i am in charge of organizing the bucks day/night and i have no idea where to start any memorable bucks day/nights activities any1 care to share? strippers etc are out [Edit Wondermike - added to title]