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Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-28-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 583
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Posted By Ricky Bobby
Mine is going strong Mike - paint is holding up...

Mine is going strong Mike - paint is holding up great from my local body shop
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-15-2015, 12:12 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
DTMDan also just sold his X and is selling a...

DTMDan also just sold his X and is selling a genuine skid plate :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 10-02-2015, 10:13 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
^Glad to hear you like it, and yes its very...

^Glad to hear you like it, and yes its very sturdy!

1) I didn't fit it before painting but its good to do so

2) Probably sandpaper is fine

3) Yes you need to prep with prep solv and primer...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 08-26-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
the release agent is the waxy like substance on...

the release agent is the waxy like substance on the surface. My shop said it took quite a bit to prep it (and probably better to let it off gas naturally as well)

my color matched piece is still...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-18-2015, 10:18 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Well the Titan Silver matches the grill mesh,...

Well the Titan Silver matches the grill mesh, personally I did body color match and happy with my choice.

Either way you'd be happy, personally I'm a body color match proponent, even on black...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 02-17-2015, 04:02 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
^^^Looks great! Yes the shop did a ton of...

^^^Looks great!

Yes the shop did a ton of prep on mine, they had to spray the clear down extra heavy because of the air holes as well, mine came out great with a regular clear coat.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-06-2015, 10:41 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Thanks Junger its exactly how I wanted it to...

Thanks Junger its exactly how I wanted it to look, now to get working on my headlight swap/project so I have a completely refreshed look in front.

Definitely recommend the color match, it gives...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-03-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Haha thanks Chris, but actually I meant my...

Haha thanks Chris, but actually I meant my Triumph Thunderbird m'cycle that I had to get "ready for winter" yesterday, never really named my X or any of my cars to be honest, maybe I'll have to come...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2015, 07:05 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/02/bc734a8...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/01/02/bc734a8cc642ff19a277600cdceb82bd.jpg

Looks perfect to me from over 12 inches away, other pics in the "what did you do today" thread
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-02-2015, 11:41 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Stay tuned I will get an update later today as I...

Stay tuned I will get an update later today as I need to get the X out of the garage and take the Triumph out for a quick run for fuel and stabilizer :)
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
^bingo. Like I said I adjusted it and it's better...

^bingo. Like I said I adjusted it and it's better I may wait till a free day and do some more adjusting till it's perfect. It's about 98% now
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 01-01-2015, 01:53 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Can you send me a link to bishop tape? I'm...

Can you send me a link to bishop tape? I'm willing to try it again but even after IPA wipe on the bumper the 3M tape didn't really stick at all.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 12-31-2014, 12:58 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Well, finally installed boys. Love the look and...

Well, finally installed boys. Love the look and for me color matching was the right way to go. Ended up only costing $100 for paint.

I'm about 98% happy with fitment, but don't expect perfection...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2014, 04:27 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Working on it boys, I gotta change the oil on the...

Working on it boys, I gotta change the oil on the X and wanted my garage to be warm enough for the 3M tape to stick on the install. Its friggin freezing out and I hate installing body parts in the...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-29-2014, 10:23 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/29/25f90a6...

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/11/29/25f90a6af3ba5bf1e6d40ac9e719fb96.jpg

Shhhh, it's painted :)

Installed pics to come, and yes they put 3M tape on the edge so that should keep any...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-24-2014, 04:03 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
UPDATE: Body shop called me today, they got...

UPDATE:

Body shop called me today, they got "swamped" "the day after I dropped it off", I'm a patient man but this was getting ridiculous.

We'll see if they remembered to put some 3M double...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2014, 01:01 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Just use it on slow speed, it won't melt it. ...

Just use it on slow speed, it won't melt it. Melting plastic is using the Dremel at too high a speed lol
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2014, 10:35 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Lol I thought Rick the maker! Nice work slotting...

Lol I thought Rick the maker! Nice work slotting the holes yourself, I had my shop do it personally. If I don't get a call today I'll stop by my shop and see how the job is going, I told him to...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-12-2014, 08:33 AM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Still waiting for my body shop to call. I'm glad...

Still waiting for my body shop to call. I'm glad to see Rick is drilling the slotted mounting holes on the bottom now
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2014, 01:02 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Understood. If a shop hesitates I probably...

Understood. If a shop hesitates I probably wouldn't hire them either. Will ask the owner when I pick up, get you a price, and if the info is good I'll send you their info if they want to do another...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-06-2014, 12:47 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Rich, Somerset is 2 towns away from me, 10 mins...

Rich, Somerset is 2 towns away from me, 10 mins at most. I haven't picked up yet from my shop, and didn't ask what the final cost would be, but I expect it will be reasonable. I didn't press for...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2014, 05:52 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Rich if you want to come down to Jersey, my shop...

Rich if you want to come down to Jersey, my shop didn't seem to mind.
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
I think that is somewhat laughable. I had a...

I think that is somewhat laughable. I had a complete factory body kit on my 2008 GLI, which was 3" off the ground when I was lowered on coilovers. I had no paint peeling after 4 years, and drove...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Rich, I just emailed Rick, and got a nice update...

Rich, I just emailed Rick, and got a nice update for you:

"If a body shop won't paint them, they have no clue and should not be in business, the shop should know that they need to paint with an...
Forum: X5 (E53) Forum 11-05-2014, 05:20 PM
Replies: 583
Views: 100,823
Posted By Ricky Bobby
Do they tell you WHY to expect peeling of a body...

Do they tell you WHY to expect peeling of a body part? There has to be a reason.


As I mentioned earlier, my shop mentioned a decent amount of prep work to get rid of the mold release agent on...
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