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Acheron's 135i
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Acheron
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Had some time over the long weekend to do a "mini-detail".
By mini detail I mean it took around 6 hours rather than the usual 8 hour or 2 day job and only consisted of one LSP application ;D
No befores as time was a constraint, but I did take some shots of IronX working it's magic on the iron contaminents in the clear coat post wash. I had to dilute it as the bottle was nearly empty and I can't get more of the stuff locally
Complete:
Artificial light shots:
Process used:
- Foamed with Karcher and Crazydetailer lance using a heavy handed mix of Chemical Guys Citrus Wash to strip existing protection
- Dirt build up areas such as door jambs and seams attacked with a mini detailing brush
- Washed with Chemical Guys Maxi Suds
- IronX applied and left to work for 10min
- Wrinsed the car off
- Clayed with Megiuars Pro Mild clay
- Washed with Chemical Guys Maxi Suds
- Correction work with DA polisher, Menzerna Orange Pad and Megiuars Ultimate Compound (struggled to removed all swirling despite switching to Menzerna FG400 so I suspect a more aggressive pad is needed)
- Washed with Megiuars Soft Wash
- Waxed with a new Meg's product called White Wax (usually I would apply Poorboy's White Diamond glaze/Wet Mirror sealant before waxing a white car, but this wax appeared to have some mild abrasives I wanted to see the effects of)
- Wheels cleaned with small detailing brush and a homebrewed all pupose cleaner mix
- Wheels waxed with Smartwax Rim Wax
By mini detail I mean it took around 6 hours rather than the usual 8 hour or 2 day job and only consisted of one LSP application ;D
No befores as time was a constraint, but I did take some shots of IronX working it's magic on the iron contaminents in the clear coat post wash. I had to dilute it as the bottle was nearly empty and I can't get more of the stuff locally
Complete:
Artificial light shots:
Process used:
- Foamed with Karcher and Crazydetailer lance using a heavy handed mix of Chemical Guys Citrus Wash to strip existing protection
- Dirt build up areas such as door jambs and seams attacked with a mini detailing brush
- Washed with Chemical Guys Maxi Suds
- IronX applied and left to work for 10min
- Wrinsed the car off
- Clayed with Megiuars Pro Mild clay
- Washed with Chemical Guys Maxi Suds
- Correction work with DA polisher, Menzerna Orange Pad and Megiuars Ultimate Compound (struggled to removed all swirling despite switching to Menzerna FG400 so I suspect a more aggressive pad is needed)
- Washed with Megiuars Soft Wash
- Waxed with a new Meg's product called White Wax (usually I would apply Poorboy's White Diamond glaze/Wet Mirror sealant before waxing a white car, but this wax appeared to have some mild abrasives I wanted to see the effects of)
- Wheels cleaned with small detailing brush and a homebrewed all pupose cleaner mix
- Wheels waxed with Smartwax Rim Wax
UpNcOmiNg!
Events Organiser
EPIC!!!
Cannot wait to tuck into my car in much the same way. Maybe not quite a detailed seen as I don't have all those products, buuuutttt I shall endeavor nonetheless! :thumbs:
Cannot wait to tuck into my car in much the same way. Maybe not quite a detailed seen as I don't have all those products, buuuutttt I shall endeavor nonetheless! :thumbs:
Sleeper135i
Member
Looking good!!!!!!
UpNcOmiNg!
Events Organiser
Nicely done man! :thumbs:
Looks really great!
Where did you get the diffuser from? I must still do that damn clutch stop, been meaning to for ages.
With your car you will have to get the newer module to run the LCI's tail lights, unfortunately not a straight swap
Looks really great!
Where did you get the diffuser from? I must still do that damn clutch stop, been meaning to for ages.
With your car you will have to get the newer module to run the LCI's tail lights, unfortunately not a straight swap
Acheron
Honorary ///Member
UpNcOmiNg! said:
I keep hearing that as well on here, but over on 1fanatics there are multiple claims from those installing the part number ending in 282 (basically the set of lights, not just right or left) claiming they will work without the need for a module swap on ANY e82. Not sure who has the story correct though...
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Josh-ZN
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nice car!
UpNcOmiNg!
Events Organiser
It depends which module you have.
The later pre f/l cars have the right module. Pre 2011's rarely have the right module.
The 282 is basically buying them as set as opposed to left and right tail lights.
Yours will definitely have the old module unfortunately.
The later pre f/l cars have the right module. Pre 2011's rarely have the right module.
The 282 is basically buying them as set as opposed to left and right tail lights.
Yours will definitely have the old module unfortunately.
bmsportzn135i
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Where did you get your rear diffuser from?
