DIY polish and front splitter install

jmotsch

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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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I'll be honest. The pictures are terrible as far as showing off your work goes haha.
 
Buckz said:
I'll be honest. The pictures are terrible as far as showing off your work goes haha.

I suppose you are right. Just thought it looked cool. Not sure if this is any better but here it is.

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Before the lip

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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)

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Marlon said:
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)

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Yea from that angle it does look like its floating. It is secured to the tow hook.
 
patriot66 said:
Looks great...nice job ! :thumbsup: Which splitter is that ? Have you got a link ?

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-E85-Z4-Euro-DS-Style-Poly-Urethane-Front-Bumper-Lip-Spoiler-/291431424734?fits=Make%3ABMW%7CModel%3AZ4&hash=item43daaaa2de%3Ag%3AGTgAAOSwI-BWQu6-&_trkparms=pageci%253Aec373496-75e9-11e7-aa02-74dbd180d04c%257Cparentrq%253A989272ff15d0aa4170197efdfffc226c%257Ciid%253A2
 
jamie_z4 said:
500 BUCKS - they trippin G
Same shape splitter here for half that !http://www.mstyle.co.uk/bmw-z-series/z4-and-z4m-e85-e86/exterior-styling/front-bumpers-splitters-and-accessories/e85-z4-mstyle-paintable-front-splitter.html
I'm very tempted ! :D
 
patriot66 said:
jamie_z4 said:
500 BUCKS - they trippin G
Same shape splitter here for half that !http://www.mstyle.co.uk/bmw-z-series/z4-and-z4m-e85-e86/exterior-styling/front-bumpers-splitters-and-accessories/e85-z4-mstyle-paintable-front-splitter.html
I'm very tempted ! :D

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.
 
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