What did you do to/for your 1er today?

[1and1]

That's a read right there...
Thanks for the link!

[bobdavisnpf]

Originally Posted by iminhell1

Bob,
Over about 120 the front passenger side tab comes out and flaps around.
Haven't figured out why or a fix.

If I ever get it to that, I'll be sure and post a pic.

[duder13]

Originally Posted by bobdavisnpf

nice... now if you could just find a reversed one you could put below your front bumper

You know, I actually have the reversed tii bumper decals like on the 135 tii concept, but I’ve not been brave enough to put them on.

[Gangplank]

Originally Posted by duder13

Well, I guess I'm glad no one likes my "reverse" 335is style grill, because no one else will have it!

The chrome slats aren't super noticeable at most angles:

On your car I like the 335is reverse black/chrome style. On my space gray metallic I prefer the 135is chrome/black slats.

[Mandinca]

Originally Posted by duder13

Well, I guess I'm glad no one likes my "reverse" 335is style grill, because no one else will have it!

The chrome slats aren't super noticeable at most angles:

I have the same color but an E88. I was wondering if you ever had to repaint any of yours and if you were able to find a good match from any kind of retail outlet (store or online).
My front fender, right where it meets the bumper cover, the paint has cracked and is lifting, never seen anything quite like it. It's only about 3/16" by an inch if I just "break it off" so will not be that noticeable to the uninformed....but I also want to try to patch it as well as I can without spending hundreds (thousands), preferably before it starts to rust.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by Mandinca

I have the same color but an E88. I was wondering if you ever had to repaint any of yours and if you were able to find a good match from any kind of retail outlet (store or online).
My front fender, right where it meets the bumper cover, the paint has cracked and is lifting, never seen anything quite like it. It's only about 3/16" by an inch if I just "break it off" so will not be that noticeable to the uninformed....but I also want to try to patch it as well as I can without spending hundreds (thousands), preferably before it starts to rust.

Best place I have ever found for matching paint was AutomotiveTouchup.

They sell pens, brushes, even rattle cans. I have cleaned up a lot of road rash on a ton of different cars, and always pleasantly surprised with the results.

I even once "rattle canned" my daughters entire front bumper on a "learner" car when she first started driving. Sanded the whole bumper down, put down primer, base, and then clear.

About a $100 in price, some elbow grease, and a random orbital buffer...and it blended perfectly...metal flake and all.

[Mandinca]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

Best place I have ever found for matching paint was AutomotiveTouchup.

They sell pens, brushes, even rattle cans. I have cleaned up a lot of road rash on a ton of different cars, and always pleasantly surprised with the results.

I even once "rattle canned" my daughters entire front bumper on a "learner" car when she first started driving. Sanded the whole bumper down, put down primer, base, and then clear.

About a $100 in price, some elbow grease, and a random orbital buffer...and it blended perfectly...metal flake and all.

Yeah, I rattle canned an A3 front bumper with paint and clear from them but my clear coating skills leave a lot to be desired. I don't want to make this worse by screwing it up. I could not get the clear to have an even finish all over the bumper and the concern I have is that the same will happen on the fender which will stand out. Given the size and location of the damage I think I'll break off the paint chip and use the touch up bottle from Automotive Touchup. It's inexpensive and if it goes wrong it's no worse than it is now....

[duder13]

Originally Posted by Mandinca

I have the same color but an E88. I was wondering if you ever had to repaint any of yours and if you were able to find a good match from any kind of retail outlet (store or online).
My front fender, right where it meets the bumper cover, the paint has cracked and is lifting, never seen anything quite like it. It's only about 3/16" by an inch if I just "break it off" so will not be that noticeable to the uninformed....but I also want to try to patch it as well as I can without spending hundreds (thousands), preferably before it starts to rust.

Sorry, I have yet to deal with that kind of thing.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by Mandinca

Yeah, I rattle canned an A3 front bumper with paint and clear from them but my clear coating skills leave a lot to be desired. I don't want to make this worse by screwing it up. I could not get the clear to have an even finish all over the bumper and the concern I have is that the same will happen on the fender which will stand out. Given the size and location of the damage I think I'll break off the paint chip and use the touch up bottle from Automotive Touchup. It's inexpensive and if it goes wrong it's no worse than it is now....

With their clear, I found that less coverage and more applications was better.

Now with chips, I used a product from Scratch Wizard. It was a filler that you put in, and came with a bottle of scratch leveler. Put it on, wait 5 minutes, use the liquid leveler and it would pull off all the excess filler without doing anything to your existing paint.

Then you are left with an even surface. Their touch-up paint didn't match too well, so that is where Automotive Touchup came in as they had the best match to finish the job.

[Esteban]

Coincidently, someone inquired about the hood liner last week.

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1587139

The member who inquired was also wondering why BMW makes the part but doesn't install it on our cars.

After reading through the 6 page thread I found one member who thought it was a matter of cost cutting on our beloved 1 series. Those bastards!! lol

Don't think the hood liner is necessary, or that I even want it actually. Plus, knowing about the way our hood lifts at high speeds and the possibility of the hood liner coming loose doesn't sound like any fun.

Not that I'm driving at 120mph or more very often.

[Rmtt]

That is crazy. I've seen this video before, but never noticed the hood until you pointed it out!

[Mandinca]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

With their clear, I found that less coverage and more applications was better.

Now with chips, I used a product from Scratch Wizard. It was a filler that you put in, and came with a bottle of scratch leveler. Put it on, wait 5 minutes, use the liquid leveler and it would pull off all the excess filler without doing anything to your existing paint.

Then you are left with an even surface. Their touch-up paint didn't match too well, so that is where Automotive Touchup came in as they had the best match to finish the job.

Thanks, looks like that's what I'll do. This isn't a show car by any stretch but I don't want it looking like .... either.

[Mandinca]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

With their clear, I found that less coverage and more applications was better.

Now with chips, I used a product from Scratch Wizard. It was a filler that you put in, and came with a bottle of scratch leveler. Put it on, wait 5 minutes, use the liquid leveler and it would pull off all the excess filler without doing anything to your existing paint.

Then you are left with an even surface. Their touch-up paint didn't match too well, so that is where Automotive Touchup came in as they had the best match to finish the job.

This :
https://scratchwizard.net/accessorie...eler-2-oz.html

Is there another bottle or is this a one bottle does all....plus paint of course.

[low135]

Ordered OEM 1M rear bumper and side skirts along with some replica 1M quarter flares that will.be getting moulded on. It has begun.

[low135]

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[iminhell1]

Originally Posted by Esteban

Coincidently, someone inquired about the hood liner last week.

https://www.1addicts.com/forums/show....php?t=1587139

The member who inquired was also wondering why BMW makes the part but doesn't install it our cars.

After reading through the 6 page thread I found one member who thought it was a matter of cost cutting on our beloved 1 series. Those bastards!! lol

Don't think the hood liner is necessary, or that I even want it actually. Plus, knowing about the way our hood lifts at high speeds and the possibility of the hood liner coming loose doesn't sound like any fun.

Not that I'm driving at 120mph or more very often.

Was the hood even closed?
holy cow!!!

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by Mandinca

This :
https://scratchwizard.net/accessorie...eler-2-oz.html

Is there another bottle or is this a one bottle does all....plus paint of course.

You want this as well.

https://scratchwizard.net/accessories/wizard-putty.html

This is what will fill the chip/divot. Then the bottle you posted is what you use to take off the excess putty. You just use the supplied cloth they send you, wet it, and rub it over the surface of the putty you put down until it sits flush with the surface.

Cool thing is that if you get it wrong, using the leveler will take all the putty off and you can start again. But it comes with good instructions.

I used that method to clean up a ton of road rash.

[Esteban]

Originally Posted by iminhell1

Was the hood even closed?
holy cow!!!

I would imagine if it wasn't closed completely it would be doing more than lifting up the small amount it did. lol

[Mandinca]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

You want this as well.

https://scratchwizard.net/accessories/wizard-putty.html

This is what will fill the chip/divot. Then the bottle you posted is what you use to take off the excess putty. You just use the supplied cloth they send you, wet it, and rub it over the surface of the putty you put down until it sits flush with the surface.

Cool thing is that if you get it wrong, using the leveler will take all the putty off and you can start again. But it comes with good instructions.

I used that method to clean up a ton of road rash.

OK, thanks. I'll try this when the snow and ice stops.....

[tjswarbrick]

Originally Posted by Rmtt

You want this as well.

https://scratchwizard.net/accessories/wizard-putty.html

This is what will fill the chip/divot. Then the bottle you posted is what you use to take off the excess putty. You just use the supplied cloth they send you, wet it, and rub it over the surface of the putty you put down until it sits flush with the surface.

Cool thing is that if you get it wrong, using the leveler will take all the putty off and you can start again. But it comes with good instructions.

I used that method to clean up a ton of road rash.

Awesome. Scratchwizard and Automotive touch up.
I've a few spots that could use it.

[Rmtt]

Originally Posted by tjswarbrick

Awesome. Scratchwizard and Automotive touch up.
I've a few spots that could use it.

Honestly I was skeptical....but ended up being pleasantly surprised. I've used it on my wife and daughter's vehicles quite a bit...lol.

[chris_flies]

Oil cooler gasket replaced! Coolant and oil was EVERYWHERE lol. Should've maybe read the NewTIS entry that says to drain the coolant . Also changed the oil; Mobil-1 0w-40 and a Mann Filter. I'll be keeping a close eye on the belt, as it had oil and coolant all over it.

185k miles and still going strong...