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Tapatalk has this pic above the thread title. I assumed it was someone's witty response to what these wipes basically do. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks guys. I spoke with a local detailer my body shop recommended and think I've got a plan of attack down. DIY coating on the hidden parts of the paint trans tunnel, inner windows, trunk floor, etc. with GTech CSL, then a pro coating with GTech CS when the rebuild is finished. I've seen some...

Thanks for the advice guys. I do think I'll wait to do the main panels. On hidden areas, particularly the engine bay, are there any issues with ceramic coatings and high temps? I'm thinking the painted areas near the exhaust manifold, etc. I guess it's better than unprotected paint but I just...

Mods if you think this thread is better to be in Detailing 101 I'm happy to re-post or have it moved, didnt want to cross post it myself. Over 100 views and no comments I'm thinking i might have misplaced it. Thanks!

Hey guys! I'm a long time customer/reader but this is my first post. I've been working on an E30 M3 restoration for about 2.5 years. The car was initially "good from afar, but far from good" but had great bones. No rust (one surface spot on cowl was about half a dime size, sanded off easily)...

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Not finished yet, but this method does work. It requires patience with hard to reach spots and elbow grease in areas where the yellow is really bad. On easy to access surfaces the difference is noticeable straightaway As it was After alcohol prep After Mineral Sprit/Linseed Oil 50/50 mix...

I did actually. Looks like the guys at r3v have dealt with this before. DIY: Black Plastic Restoration - R3VLimited Forums I have supplies in hand, will post pics when done.

I only used the abrasives on the test piece (the distributor cap cover). The fan shroud, small cover, and intake box were only GoofOff on a shop towel. I would like to try this, maybe on the test piece as you suggested. If you look in front of the fan shroud at the plastic on top of the...

Thanks for all the input guys. I got some GoofOff and man that stuff is serious. Should have worn gloves, feels crazy on your hands. I used brillo pads and GoofOff on the spark plug cover, it came out a little rough with some spots (probably from all the chemicals and abrasives I've assaulted...

Yeh its going to be easier once i pull the engine to rebuild it. Looked up Mineral Spirits and ABS plastic...looks like they dont like each other. Chemical Compatibility Database from Cole-Parmer

Wow thanks for the quick responses guys! Quite an active group here. Thanks for your thoughts Mike, I've watched your videos an they are very helpful. And thats a great M3! I may be heading to full respray town on mine though. Clearcoat failure on red cars sucks I think you guys are right. Just...

Alright guys, here's the situation. I'm restoring an 89 E30 M3. I cleaned the engine bay with Detailer's Pro Engine Degreaser. It worked well, but revealed (do not think it caused) a strange film that is all over the plastic pieces of the engine bay. I can make this film flake off with my...