Rob_SRi Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Next I'm attacking my parcel shelf as its turned blue as they do and there is a dead bug stuck right at the bottom in the grills just out of reach.. its mocking me!! Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proffitt Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 You got a link for the stat? Great job on the matte black parts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Nice progress dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Cheers guys Here's a link for the stat BMW E46 E39 THERMOSTAT OEM 520 523 525 320 325 328 330 http://bit.ly/W0URGG Proffitt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Spraying the front up... Wonderful masking job there :/ ..still did the trick though haha!! Got a load of different grade sandpapers and started at the 11 years of crap on the exhaust tips... started off with some 250 grit and ended up at 6500 and then finished with some metal polish and this is the results... Oh and most importantly new tax disc holder !! and the damn bug... !!!!!! going to have to take all the parcel shelf out etc to get to it! :@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iuddin90 Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 He's a fan of your car! Rob_SRi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 im going to attempt to do the stat and coolant flush tomorrow so long as the weather holds off.. il take plenty of pics of the process if it will help anyone.. also im going to de-bug it and maybe even spray up that faded shelf.. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 He's a fan of your car! hes going to be a fan of the dyson tomorrow !!! sive s 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salim Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Good job with the exhaust tips! Where did u get 6500 grit paper?? I've never found anything above 1200 in any shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 wow that is a true minter mate! every credit! Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Good job with the exhaust tips! Where did u get 6500 grit paper?? I've never found anything above 1200 in any shop halfords does 2500 which should suffice tbf.. I got the 6000* (my bad) from a friend who borrowed a roll from his work! just been and checked for you it says 'micromesh' on the back.. might help you track some down if you want! its awesome stuff tbh! edit: if any of you are planning to do this I only used the sandpaper where necessary.. the metal polish should get most of it bar the very tips which will probably appear black and will not budge without some assistance! if you google micromesh.. there is a load of hits on it.. seems to range upto 12000 ! Edited March 6, 2013 by Rob_SRi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salim Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Much appreciated. Will google that now. Good progress with the car apart from the black grill IMO, other than that spot on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon.G Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 I used Metal Polish and wire wool on mine and they still look tired tips_3 by Jon Garrett, on Flickr I guess sandpaper is my next stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay. Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 i used a dremel on the black bits on mine & ruined them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon.G Posted March 6, 2013 Report Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hm. I might just buy a pair of new ones. £60 for the pair from BMMiniparts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) I used Metal Polish and wire wool on mine and they still look tired I guess sandpaper is my next stop. that doesnt look too bad tbf I reckon sandpaper will do that!! i used a dremel on the black bits on mine & ruined them haha good effort!! tbf that probably would of been my weapon of choice had I not completely destroyed my dremel on the clios inlet manifold.. try sanding back through the grits and polishing with some AG metal polish you'll be surprised what it can bring up love that stuff! your sig isnt helping my need for lows !!!! Edited March 7, 2013 by Rob_SRi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyZ Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Again loving the progress, very clean car dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tombo Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 The attention to detail is what will make this car stand out more than others, great subtle work mate..... Fine example of an e46.... It's a credit to you already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike- Posted March 7, 2013 Report Share Posted March 7, 2013 Like these LED rears, normally reps have that gay black line round where it joins the rear quarter which I loathe. Might have to invest. Jay. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 Done the thermostat today Left the bug for now.. So difficult to get to and too cold to be messing about so il leave it till its better weather later this week hopefully ..! Cockin' a leg!! Followed the guide on 330ci.net drained all the coolant and stripped the old stat off.. Below is a comparison of BMW part and the new bit.. Quite obviously the same bit and quality.. Completely identical.. Both have wahler written on..same part numbers and codes stamped..there is even a blank area for the BMW badge...!! The only difference is the one from the stealers was 83 and the one I linked above was about 35 delivered!! I presume you pay the extra for the BMW badge to be stamped on..?! All done and after a test drive no leaks and...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2013 The attention to detail is what will make this car stand out more than others, great subtle work mate..... Fine example of an e46.... It's a credit to you already. Cheers mate I suppose being borderline OCD about things has its benefits haha Feels good to be back on the road and able to mess with things again..! Blair 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Up...! karl320cd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Tasty..! Sounds much better now after cat and midbox sorted thanks to John Ashley exhausts Tomorrows challenge..! Angel eyes and remote fade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_SRi Posted March 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 Videos coming Have a cheeky one of the car with the exhaust off too...! Sounded ridiculous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blair Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 I reckon its a bit high in this photo Rob_SRi 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
