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05-11-2009, 10:34 AM
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Cleaned up the hubs n' took some pics
Hi All,
I have an X5 3.0d and a 335d Both suffer from rusty hubs, but the 335d is much worse than the X5. So I eventually got around to sorting out the X5. I used a wire brush, fine (too fine I think) sand paper and some Hammerite Smooth Silver following advice on the E90 Post forum. This is a picture of the state of the hubs on the 335d (Just over 2 1/2 years old and 28,000 mile)  Picture of the refurbed X5 hubs   And finally a picture of my 3 1/2 year old X5 3.0d just because even though it is bog standard (apart from the amp and Xenons) it still looks stunning when it's clean! Enjoy
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05-11-2009, 11:14 AM
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OG,
Nice job on the hubs! I did mine a few years ago, and I sprayed a little clear coat on them; it made them look "good" for awhile, but they are back to butt ugly now at 7 1/2 yrs. Cleanazz X, too! GL,mD
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05-11-2009, 11:25 AM
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Thanks for the reply, I thought that wouldn't be the end of it. Strange thing is that the X5 hubs were dirty with a bit of rust, the 335d are just rusty and look a real mess.
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05-11-2009, 11:45 AM
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Great job on the hubs!
 The X looks great all cleaned up! Running boards = hawtness!
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#5
05-11-2009, 11:58 AM
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This is exactly what I need to do. Any tips or things to watch out for? Where did you get the Hammerite?
thanks, MG
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05-11-2009, 01:12 PM
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It is dirty job and there is a lot of brake dust around so take care. Also I should have spent more time getting the hubs smooth before painting. I used a brush but a spray would give a better finish. Good luck
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05-11-2009, 12:20 PM
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OT...OscarGuitar: do you/did you play?
What do you have?
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05-11-2009, 01:08 PM
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Line 6 Flextone III plus All genres, played live locally up until 3 years ago and miss it like hell!
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05-11-2009, 01:11 PM
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Nice ride. I loooove the wheels and running boards!
Dan
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