She's turned six...

[Maniac]

So the old girl has been kicking about on the various driveways I've had over the years... I thought it was time I treated her heart to a quick spruce up... She cleans up well for an old un.

 

[Swiftly]

That is one clean looking engine bay, looks like new

 

[Taz]

must be 1 of the first off the production line

jog my memory what did you have before this 1

 

[Maniac]

I had a grey 3.0 e85 before my e89 Taz.

 

[Taz]

I had a grey 3.0 e85 before my e89 Taz.

 

[jimbo1958]

Blimey.....we both came from 3.0i Sterling Greys with 108's to a 35i.
She's looking good there Maniac for her age.

 

[andysat]

Can I ask what you used?

 

[Maniac]

That is one clean looking engine bay, looks like new

 

[Maniac]

Can I ask what you used?

A few things but primarily AutoGlym engine bay cleaner, various brushes and cloths, finished off with aerospace 303.

 

[andysat]

Can I ask what you used?

A few things but primarily AutoGlym engine bay cleaner, various brushes and cloths, finished off with aerospace 101.

Cheers-looks great!

 

[TitanTim]

Looking good Gary, my little Z3 turns 14 next month and thoroughly enjoyed the last 8 years





Heres to many more years,

Tim.

 

[RickRob]

A great example of an obviously pampered car,

How come you have white bits on the inside??

 

[TitanTim]

A great example of an obviously pampered car,

How come you have white bits on the inside??

Its a light grey Rick, just the pic that makes it look whitish.

Tim.

 

[jamesbond]

So the old girl has been kicking about on the various driveways I've had over the years... I thought it was time I treated her heart to a quick spruce up... She cleans up well for an old un.

Hello .. I would not say 6 years is old for a car these days

 

[jamesbond]

Looking good Gary, my little Z3 turns 14 next month and thoroughly enjoyed the last 8 years





Heres to many more years,

Tim.

Hi Tim .. what a sweet little Z3 you have .. nice and honest !!

 

[jamesbond]

Have you noticed the bonnet design on the z4 e89 is very similar to the Z3 ??

 

[imported]

If you get your car washed at one of those hand car wash places (the ones with 4-8 east european lads) they will clean up under the bonnet for an extra fiver.

 

[Maniac]

If you get your car washed at one of those hand car wash places (the ones with 4-8 east european lads) they will clean up under the bonnet for an extra fiver.

Not a chance... Ever...

 

[imported]

If you get your car washed at one of those hand car wash places (the ones with 4-8 east european lads) they will clean up under the bonnet for an extra fiver.

Not a chance... Ever...

I've had it done a few times. The first time I asked how much to clean the engine bay they said £5 then I said okay.

What I thought would happen:
Lightly spray shampoo directly onto the cloths first and then wipe everything under the hood.
Gently rinse avoiding the electrics.
Dry up with microfibre or similar cloths
Wax protection and final wipe (this was more of a 'hope' really).

What actually happened:
Blasted their wash foam all over the engine bay, as if they were washing the exterior.
Blasted their pressure washer all over, including the electrics and the light-beam covers for 2-3 full minutes, as if it was riot-control.
Quickly wiped up with a dirty cotton rag.
They did however get into all the seams including the areas that are almost impossible to get dirt off of and the engine bay does look almost like new.

So far the car still works

 

[Maniac]

You highlight why I would not have it done by anyone but me wonderfully...