My Project Z4

Paul Rice

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Z4 2.5
Seats finished, ended up applying the paint by sponge 3 more coats. The airbrush didn't like the thickness of the paint, it is water based and can be diluted by up to 10% but decided to keep the paint mix undiluted and sponge apply. After drying did use the airbrush to apply 3 coats of finisher which gave the finish a Matt look, my choice as didn't want the Leather looking too shiny, prefer the matt look. Very pleased with outcome, not the best picture doesn't show how well its covered the wear on the bolsters but it has without making the seats look too perfect, just the finish i was after.
Seats finished re fitting.JPG
 

Paul Rice

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Z4 2.5
Well i think this progress thread must be nearing an end if that can ever happen on a car approaching its 17th birthday
I must be running out of things to do. Re painted the strut braces in a slightly shinier Satin black, also painted the Air box and fuse box cover that had scratches and a dull finish. One other job, been meaning to do every time i got in and out of the car, giving the area around the door hinges a good de grease and clean. Looks like that's it its finished. All i need now is some sunshine to enjoy the Z.
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t-tony

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E89 Z4 23i Auto
Well i think this progress thread must be nearing an end if that can ever happen on a car approaching its 17th birthday
I must be running out of things to do. Re painted the strut braces in a slightly shinier Satin black, also painted the Air box and fuse box cover that had scratches and a dull finish. One other job, been meaning to do every time i got in and out of the car, giving the area around the door hinges a good de grease and clean. Looks like that's it its finished. All i need now is some sunshine to enjoy the Z.View attachment 134181 View attachment 134185
There must be something Paul.

Tony.

ps. Mine's not 17 till September.
 

Christ87

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Belton, North Lincolnshire
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Z3 2.0
Well i think this progress thread must be nearing an end if that can ever happen on a car approaching its 17th birthday
I must be running out of things to do. Re painted the strut braces in a slightly shinier Satin black, also painted the Air box and fuse box cover that had scratches and a dull finish. One other job, been meaning to do every time i got in and out of the car, giving the area around the door hinges a good de grease and clean. Looks like that's it its finished. All i need now is some sunshine to enjoy the Z.View attachment 134181 View attachment 134185
In that case Paul you can come start on mine! :pYou'll have your work cut out for you. Experimented in Scottish off roading has probably filled my sills back up with crap.
 

Paul Rice

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Rear spacers arrived today, shall i fit them now or save it for another day?
Rear Spacers.JPG
 

Paul Rice

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Took all of a lunch break before going ahead with the fitting of the spacers.

Before
Pre spacer 1.JPG

The best view
Pre spacer rear.JPG


Easy to fit with a little help from a persuader

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Not sure if the pictures show how well the wheels fill the arches with the spacers fitted

Fitted spacer rear.JPG
Fitted spacers 3.JPG


Think i will be ordering some for the front very soon
 

t-tony

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Looks so much nicer Paul.:thumbsup:

Tony.
 

Chris Cook

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Z4 Coupe
They look great :thumbsup: , what a difference. Definitely going to get some on order.
 

t-tony

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No idea what you mean mate.=))=))

Tony.
 

Paul Rice

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Being my impatient self ordered the front spacers (Lock down May spend allocation) going for 12mm
Only drawback as i see, will be parking further away from the kerb to protect my alloys
Hopefully one day will be able to go out and enjoy my upgrades
 
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Paul Rice

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Both cars cleaned and now the front spacers have arrived. Almost worth stopping in for
 

Paul Rice

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Front spacers fitted, 12mm on the front 20mm on the back, don't think i would want them any wider.
Horrible noise coming from back plates created and sorted, all done.
Nothing left to do until it needs cleaning again.
All spacers fitted.JPG
 
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