Cookie's Z4 Coupe

[andyglym]

Nice

 

[t-tony]

Another calliper painted and brake clean up today. Only one more corner to go!
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Well don’t rush it Chris there’s plenty of time mate !

Tony.

 

[Chris Cook]

Well don’t rush it Chris there’s plenty of time mate !

Tony.

All done! Once I start, I just can’t stop. Even took her out for a drive, weather was perfect today. What do you think of the new look?

 

[t-tony]

Stunning mate. Great looking car is that.

Tony.

 

[andyglym]

All done! Once I start, I just can’t stop. Even took her out for a drive, weather was perfect today. What do you think of the new look?
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Nice wheels, great colour

 

[Chris Cook]

Nice wheels, great colour

Thanks, just hope we all get to use our Z’s for some events this year.

 

[hard top]

What do you think of the new look?
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That looks great, I realy like it

 

[Chris Cook]

Thought I’d make a start on the engine bay, tackling the worst bit first - the front panel.

Removed the front fan cover, snapping every fixing and bolt . Removed the rust, primed and painted in satin black. Replaced Xenon light labels, plastic fan cover including all the fittings.

 

[t-tony]

I did some of that last week while I had mine in bits Chris, looks so much nicer minus the rust don't they?

Tony.

 

[Chris Cook]

I did some of that last week while I had mine in bits Chris, looks so much nicer minus the rust don't they?

Tony.

You don’t realise how bad they were until you do a job like this. As you say Tony they look a lot nicer and makes the engine bay look a lot tidier.

 

[t-tony]

Ha,ha. I just looked on my phone for my pictures mate and I must've deleted them. Mind you the top of my engine was so dusty I took the hoover and brush to it. Must do better.

Tony.

 

[t-tony]

Took some more today Chris.

And no leaks.

Tony.

 

[Chris Cook]

Took some more today Chris.
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And no leaks.

Tony.

Looks good Tony, what do you use on your black plastic? Looks a nice finish.

 

[t-tony]

Hi Chris, firstly I cleaned with this.

Which came home from Florida but you can get similar stuff here.
Secondly I use this to treat the plastic.

I got this tip from Bill @billz and shamefully stole his idea for the BMW badge on the rad cover but i used a black/silver carbon one instead of blue and white.

Tony.

 

[ktnez99]

Hi Chris, firstly I cleaned with this.
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Which came home from Florida but you can get similar stuff here.
Secondly I use this to treat the plastic.
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I got this tip from Bill @billz and shamefully stole his idea for the BMW badge on the rad cover but i used a black/silver carbon one instead of blue and white.

Tony.

You mentioned CIF Shower Foam to me and it works a treat.

 

[Jack Ratt]

Stings a bit though

 

[t-tony]

Stings a bit though

Isn't this from the loo roll thread mate?

Tony.

 

[Chris Cook]

Is anyone else going stir crazy not being able to take there Z out for good drive this weekend? Weather was so good today, such a shame. If I clean it any more the paint will start coming off

 

[Chris Cook]

Hi all, seems like such along time I posted any updates.

What’s your thoughts on this one ? upgraded mirrors with gloss black base and matching gloss black mirror covers

 

[t-tony]

I like those Chris, did you paint the originals or buy new mirrors? It goes well with the rear side window surround!

Tony.