Hello S54 (Z4M Content)

[NavZ]

LoL I dont think i'll ever sell this thing... Puts a smile on my dial everytime I jump in and turn the key.

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[Cornel]

Awesome thread man. Awesome car! Love that colour on your wheels!

 

[osiris]

I remember doing the white lettering on my Yamaha R6 with those white paint pens, the outcome looked amazing but it was hours of work. I bought those pens again and started doing the same to my tires last night, its a big job if the tires are on the car, I think I might just take the wheels off one at a time and paint them off the car instead as its proving to be a mammoth task.

Did you use paint pens or did you use an actual brush? I tried using a fine brush and it seems a bit better/easier.


Your car is looking seriously beautiful man. That paint work is next level.

 

[Dex]

:clapper:

 

[Blueskys]

I remember doing the white lettering on my Yamaha R6 with those white paint pens, the outcome looked amazing but it was hours of work. I bought those pens again and started doing the same to my tires last night, its a big job if the tires are on the car, I think I might just take the wheels off one at a time and paint them off the car instead as its proving to be a mammoth task.

Did you use paint pens or did you use an actual brush? I tried using a fine brush and it seems a bit better/easier.


Your car is looking seriously beautiful man. That paint work is next level.

What paint are you using?

Wonder what will stick the best to rubber because it's a job you really only want to do once for the life of the tyre, apart from little touch ups.

 

[Clint@MMS AUTO]

LoL I dont think i'll ever sell this thing... Puts a smile on my dial everytime I jump in and turn the key.

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This man knows lol..

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Awesome thread man. Awesome car! Love that colour on your wheels!

Thanks Cornel...

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I remember doing the white lettering on my Yamaha R6 with those white paint pens, the outcome looked amazing but it was hours of work. I bought those pens again and started doing the same to my tires last night, its a big job if the tires are on the car, I think I might just take the wheels off one at a time and paint them off the car instead as its proving to be a mammoth task.

Did you use paint pens or did you use an actual brush? I tried using a fine brush and it seems a bit better/easier.


Your car is looking seriously beautiful man. That paint work is next level.

Thanks bud, I used the Pen marker and not a brush... Did them while the wheels where on the car, just left the handbrake down so i can roll it forward or back.

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I remember doing the white lettering on my Yamaha R6 with those white paint pens, the outcome looked amazing but it was hours of work. I bought those pens again and started doing the same to my tires last night, its a big job if the tires are on the car, I think I might just take the wheels off one at a time and paint them off the car instead as its proving to be a mammoth task.

Did you use paint pens or did you use an actual brush? I tried using a fine brush and it seems a bit better/easier.


Your car is looking seriously beautiful man. That paint work is next level.

What paint are you using?

Wonder what will stick the best to rubber because it's a job you really only want to do once for the life of the tyre, apart from little touch ups.

Thanks Bud, it was a Normal Tyre Marker... They sell them at Auto Accessory shops..

 

[Clint@MMS AUTO]

This car has been performing so well since the Injector, throttle body, Intake and MAF cleaning was done. The hesitation when you touch the accelerator has completely gone, power is available instantly now.

I had done an Oil change in April this year but since I had 10L of Liqui Moly racetech Oil and Antifriction Additive in the storeroom, i decided it would be good to do a quick oil change just incase any Throttlebody Cleaner/Carb Cleaner or injector Cleaner got in the oil and contaminated it in any way. I went to BMW and got a new Oil Filter which was fairly cheap (R275).
And so the oil change began:

Old filter (Put in on 10 April 17 @ 112000km's)

Looking very Dirty for 2000km's

Swapping out the old Seals for new ones

New Filter marked and ready to go in

Oil Filter and Oil added, everything cleaned and closed up… Checked oil level and all was good… Started it up and it idle'd smooth...

We then decided to use the Z to KZN, on the open road its a pleasure to drive... Power available on a Tap of the accelerator, Handled really well on the Twisties... at that point of travelling to KZN, the diff had done about 1000km's and settled in nicely, no funny sounds/vibrations.... the drvietrain was smooth as butter... at the coast this car was an absolute nut job, Traction off and sport on meant you end up drifting everywhere lol... even with some sideways action, the diff really performed well.. I really enjoyed the power it had down there...
Some pics on the way:

While I was down in Durbs, I didn't wash the car for the week and since I don't use car wash's as they scratch the paint, I decided to leave it dirty and then clean it properly when I got back...

But Damn it was filthy when I got back home

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Started with the wheels and exhaust...
Wheels sprayed with APC to break down the dust and dirt then gave it a nice good scrubbing..

Exhaust back boxes and tail pipes was also filthy

Had to be Sprayed with APC and then scrubbed... Now looking clean again...

I then washed the car and Damn, it was still dirty :rage:

I ended up washing it again and at that point decided with the rainy season coming soon it would be a good idea to detail the paint again so it will be nice and protected when the rains come...

Entire car was Clayed to remove all dirt and contaminants in the clear coat..

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Once the paint was smooth and clean, I brought out the Rotary Polisher with Medium Cut pad and Menzerna Medium cut polish to cut the top layer and remove swirls/scratches/marks.

It took me Between 15-20 Hrs just to machine Polish for paint correction..

Once the Paint correction was completed, it was then machine polished again with Super Resin Polish on a softer white polishing pad... this took another 4-6 hrs

After the super resin Polish, the entire car was Glazed with Poor Boys Dark show car Glaze, also applied by machine with a soft finishing pad... Took another 4-6 hrs...

Extreme top coat Sealant was applied by hand and left to cure for a few hours.... another 2 hrs

Lastly the entire car was waxed by hand using Dodo Juice wax which i imported back in 2009 and still going strong. another 2 hrs.
Wax on

Wax Off

The Paint work is now deep black and full of gloss... I am happy with the outcome…

Tire Paint touch ups where needed as well.

Excuse the poor quality cellphone pics,its more for my file… All in all i've spent 5 days on cleaning/polishing the car so far and I'm still busy so i haven't moved it out the garage into the sun to take some better shots...

Still to do:
> Clean and polish all door Jams, boot and bonnet areas also...
> Treat all rubbers with rubber renovator to soften and protect
> Finish up Tire Paint touch up on the rear left tire.
> Clean interior
> Engine bay was washed, just need to apply dressing to plastics and rubbers.

Hopefully i can get around to some of these in the evenings or over the weekend... will update as progress is made..

 

[GoCart]

Nice one mate :bravo:

 

[PLV]

:bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo:

Awesome as always Clint!

The Standard to look up to!

:bravo:

 

[Andy1GP]

I love the attention to detail. And the fact that you detail the car yourself. Something ive never had the patience to master. I have friends for that

You make me miss my Mcoupe! Its the most FUN M ive ever owned. Go Cart on roids! Its such a blast at the coast as well

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[Clint@MMS AUTO]

I love the attention to detail. And the fact that you detail the car yourself. Something ive never had the patience to master. I have friends for that

You make me miss my Mcoupe! Its the most FUN M ive ever owned. Go Cart on roids! Its such a blast at the coast as well

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Thx Andy, Detailing is a PITA, I started doing it 10 years ago but I only detail my car once a year ... Its alot of work...

Your M Coupe was awesome, any idea where it is now?

 

[Clint@MMS AUTO]

Managed to get some reflection shots after the detail... Hard to capture the Colour,depth and gloss with my iphone but here's what i got.

This is the reflection of the fendor shown on the door :=):

Engine Bay

More Car Pics

 

[momo1]

WOW!! Just WOW!
excellent work on the detailing :thumbs:

 

[PLV]

Stunning!

:bravo::bravo::bravo:raise:raise:raise:

 

[Woodies]

Wow! Car looks amazing. Black is the hardest colour to look after/keep clean, but I think it is also the most rewarding when it is clean and shines the way yours does. Look at the "Blackfire" sealants are amazing and very easy to use. Best product I've found for black cars.

 

[Clint@MMS AUTO]

Wow! Car looks amazing. Black is the hardest colour to look after/keep clean, but I think it is also the most rewarding when it is clean and shines the way yours does. Look at the "Blackfire" sealants are amazing and very easy to use. Best product I've found for black cars.

Thank you sir... heard all good things about blackfire also , Will check it out when i need to get new products.

 

[osiris]

That looks so damn beautiful dude!

When a black car shines like this it is just something of beauty! raise:

 

[Fordkoppie]

8th - My steering wheel trim was worn down and peeling so i had removed it, sanded it down and repainted them satin Black.. [No before pics]

I dont know how you managed to get this trim off, because myself and a greek man (who claims to know everything, and who is in dire need of a manicurist) managed to break 2 sets and still no closer to knowing exactly how to remove them without the chances of breaking it.

it seems like these stupid trimmings are simply not meant to be removed:rage:

 

[Ddoooooon]

Car looks amazing mate , can I bring mine around to yours :fencelook::bravo::bravo::bravo::bravo:

 

[Shuaib1]

:bravo: amazing work there, car is shinning like its brand new. wish I could keep my car as shinny as this