So... stuck in isolation... what are your Z4 plans?!

[Phoenixboy]

Managed a good run out Sunday and a little run out Monday.
Not much chance of a run out now, although I have a 50 mile round trip to do shortly to fetch shopping for my elderly parents, so at least the car gets a run out.

 

[Silverzedtom]

I’m hoping to treat the roof, clay, polish and wax ready to put the cover on for a while. I’ve got some trim I’ve been meaning to alcantara too. It’s a welcome break to be honest being between jobs and we’ve just had to put our wedding on hold strange times

Stay well everyone

 

[skelters]

Thanks for the information. I rang them to confirm that they were still trading. The guy was really helpful. The upshot is my polisher and kit will be in my hands tomorrow. I just need to get hold of a panel to practise on now without stepping outside the Government guidelines.

It's a DA so very little will go wrong.

Start of slowly on the boot lid and take your time.

There's plenty of videos on YouTube.

 

[kis]

If money and time allows I’d like to replace rear bearings, plus any rusty items , bushes etc whilst I’m there. Unlikely though as I’m a community nurse!72A11C12-9E70-4FC2-8ACE-0BBD9BAAE6D1.jpegB3911D91-A541-4D30-A2D6-F6CFC527436C.jpeg

I want to drop my subframe at some point, drown it in hammerite and then re-bush it all... one day :lol:

 

[idej_z4]

As I had already detailed the Zed and done all my little fixes in preparation for this years driving just before isolation kicked in :headbang: I'm looking to find other jobs I can do.

One of my headlights has a rather large scratch on it and thinking about having a go at sanding it out. Has anyone attempted this previously and do you have any tips for a total novice?

 

[IRD]

Thanks for the information. I rang them to confirm that they were still trading. The guy was really helpful. The upshot is my polisher and kit will be in my hands tomorrow. I just need to get hold of a panel to practise on now without stepping outside the Government guidelines.

It's a DA so very little will go wrong.

Start of slowly on the boot lid and take your time.

There's plenty of videos on YouTube.

Thank you for the advice. I will be very careful. The polisher plus kit arrived this afternoon with DPD as promised. I am going to watch the videos and am going to see if I can get a BMW panel delivered from a breaker at a reasonable price. How much does it cost for a decent respray? :roll:

 

[mjennings23]

Thanks for the information. I rang them to confirm that they were still trading. The guy was really helpful. The upshot is my polisher and kit will be in my hands tomorrow. I just need to get hold of a panel to practise on now without stepping outside the Government guidelines.

It's a DA so very little will go wrong.

Start of slowly on the boot lid and take your time.

There's plenty of videos on YouTube.

Thank you for the advice. I will be very careful. The polisher plus kit arrived this afternoon with DPD as promised. I am going to watch the videos and am going to see if I can get a BMW panel delivered from a breaker at a reasonable price. How much does it cost for a decent respray? :roll:

Unless you're a total klutz and hold a DA in one spot with heavy pressure for minutes, you wont do any damage to BMW paint with it. They're honestly very user friendly, just start with a large flat panel like the boot lid and you'll soon see how much time and pressure works.

 

[skelters]

It's the different potions for scratch removal, polishing and sealing and the different pads required for the different jobs.

Be prepared to spend some cash!

 

[Jl-c]

Good news on the MOT's , 6 months leeway now.

 

[Striven]

Going shopping for food is essential , they never said you needed to go to the closest store
I am going the long way round

 

[kis]

Going shopping for food is essential , they never said you needed to go to the closest store
I am going the long way round

Via an entire circuit of the M25? Would be interesting to see how quick you could do it without any traffic :evil:

 

[IRD]

Mjennings and Skelters. Thanks for the advice re polishing. My car has protective film covering the front, sills and part of the bonnet. The guy at ‘Clean Your Car’ told me you can polish this too with good results. I have got a few house/garden jobs to finish off before I start on the car but I’ll let you know how I get.on. Cheers

 

[Mr Tidy]

Via an entire circuit of the M25? Would be interesting to see how quick you could do it without any traffic

A lap of the M25 was a big thing back in the 80s - before the gantries with speed cameras were erected. :roll:

It's about 112 miles IIRC, and I'm pretty sure it was done in less than an hour!

 

[kis]

Via an entire circuit of the M25? Would be interesting to see how quick you could do it without any traffic

A lap of the M25 was a big thing back in the 80s - before the gantries with speed cameras were erected. :roll:

It's about 112 miles IIRC, and I'm pretty sure it was done in less than an hour!

Oh really? I never knew that was a thing. I've done it a few times now (although I did do the full circuit, it wasn't in one consecutive journey).
Not sure you could do it in less than two generally speaking! But if there was no traffic and no cameras? I guess if you maintained or exceeded 112mph it could be possible? :?

 

[Mr Tidy]

Oh really? I never knew that was a thing. I've done it a few times now (although I did do the full circuit, it wasn't in one consecutive journey).
Not sure you could do it in less than two generally speaking! But if there was no traffic and no cameras? I guess if you maintained or exceeded 112mph it could be possible?

You'd need to do a bit more than that, because you had to stop at the toll barriers back then. :lol:

I remember a motor trader mate of mine telling me about it in the late 80s - typical cars of choice were Sierra Cosworths (probably modified) or 911s, and it was usually done at 2 or 3 in the morning!

As you say, you'd be lucky to do it in 2 hours now especially with the "Smart" stretches with reduced limits seemingly around the clock regardless of traffic.

 

[Jl-c]

Washed it, and not before time!

 

[IanJ]

Removed the CDV yesterday, took it for a quick blast (to get the shopping) this morning and can't believe the difference. I wrapped the aluminium dash in a brushed satin black a few months ago, fairly pleased with the results, but left the centre tunnel due to the work involved. I actually think it looks quite good as it is because it matches the instrument cowels and silver on the door sill plates but I'm considering wrapping it today. Any thoughts appreciated

 

[ben g]

Gave mine a well overdue wash yesterday. It has been sat for weeks, unused, covered in bird poo

Looking lovely and shiny today in the sun. It won't be moving from that spot for a good while

 

[oldgitdave]

Washed it, and not before time!

Looks lovely Jonathan . Still got the winters on I notice. Perhaps that'll be the next job for you? Having said that the forecast looks like it's getting much colder again next week.
I've just cancelled my MOT booked in for next week as it's now been extended to October. Seriously considering SORNing mine & putting the Ctek back on. Just not getting any use out of her during this lockdown .

 

[Jl-c]

Washed it, and not before time!

Looks lovely Jonathan . Still got the winters on I notice. Perhaps that'll be the next job for you? Having said that the forecast looks like it's getting much colder again next week.

I've just cancelled my MOT booked in for next week as it's now been extended to October. Seriously considering SORNing mine & putting the Ctek back on. Just not getting any use out of her during this lockdown .

Hello Dave, yes still got winters on, don't really know when to change them over, every time I consider it, it seems to get cold again and of course even if they are winters they are higher profile than the summer wheels and with the current deplorable state of our roads it makes sense to have the highest profile possible