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EODguy 04-14-2020 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Overboost (Post 1181386)
Finally got a little energy to go out and start working on detailing the paint on the cars. I put 3 hours in on the nose of the X5 and then called it a day. Front fenders, hood and front bumper finished. Maybe tomorrow I'll do the front doors and roof. So hard to find any ambition lately. :dunno:

It does look great, but don't take too long as mine needs doing....[emoji1787]

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guntherrex 04-14-2020 01:47 AM

looking good!

Glued on the rear right parking sensor. the outside ring was cracked so I took it off to find a replacement... ridiculous money for a plastic thingiemabob! so after the sensor was pushed into the bumper i the carwash I decided to do an easy fix, should last a while!

getting the steering angle sensor changed this week and hope that will sort out the DSC lights. the cat honeycomb has come loose on the passenger side... will look for a second hand replacement.

with 4 motorcycles to fiddle on this car seems to be quite a diva!

Bdc101 04-14-2020 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Overboost (Post 1181386)
Finally got a little energy to go out and start working on detailing the paint on the cars. I put 3 hours in on the nose of the X5 and then called it a day. Front fenders, hood and front bumper finished. Maybe tomorrow I'll do the front doors and roof. So hard to find any ambition lately. :dunno:


I feel ya. I could never find the time and motivation to wax a vehicle as large as the X. When I had smaller cars (MR2s, Miata, S2k) it was not hard to justify, because it would take a tiny fraction of the time that waxing a giant SUV would take.

Happy 04-14-2020 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Bdc101 (Post 1181421)
I feel ya. I could never find the time and motivation to wax a vehicle as large as the X. When I had smaller cars (MR2s, Miata, S2k) it was not hard to justify, because it would take a tiny fraction of the time that waxing a giant SUV would take.


Man! I would wax my Hondas once a week. My E53 is one of the most unique, favorite, fun vehicles I have ever owned, and the whole waxing thing has just never worked out.

I am hoping to get the buffer on her soon.

tmat1977 04-14-2020 10:28 AM

The rear cig socket came out with ease and i didnt destroy plastic peice now just waiting on ebay delivery to change to usb port pigtail i show a video i am going to put a panel in front and might add tire pressure sensor to one of the empty panels try out my dremel... seirously open the dam country i dont want to be a mechanic

Happy 04-14-2020 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Overboost (Post 1181386)
Finally got a little energy to go out and start working on detailing the paint on the cars. I put 3 hours in on the nose of the X5 and then called it a day. Front fenders, hood and front bumper finished. Maybe tomorrow I'll do the front doors and roof. So hard to find any ambition lately. :dunno:


Looks nice Boost! 3 hours on the nose alone frightened me a bit. LoL..

I hear ya..! I’ve been trying to get some projects done that are way over due. And, you would think with nothing but time it would get done.

I’ve been dragging a bit myself, but we’ll get through this. Then, we’ll be complaining about how we don’t have time for things again. Hahahaha..

crystalworks 04-14-2020 08:42 PM

OB inspired me to get out there and finally do something about the X5. Red hadn't been washed in 2 months... I know, I'm ashamed. :( Took a lot longer than usual to wash, and still need to do the wheels/barrels/arches but she does clean up good. Even got the wife out there with me since the kids are with the grandparents for the night. Giggity goo. :strut:

https://i.postimg.cc/85bfnq2n/IMG_20200414_182725.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/k4Ctsnpb/IMG_20200414_182906.jpg

https://i.postimg.cc/1X5VxvPR/IMG_20200414_182838.jpg

Happy 04-14-2020 08:44 PM

So fresh, and so clean!

Fifty150hs 04-14-2020 08:55 PM

Looking good!

Overboost 04-15-2020 07:15 AM

Really looks good CW! :thumbup:


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