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My Mums 318ti Sport is finally MINT ! Now with extra photos !
- patriot66
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My Mums 318ti Sport is finally MINT ! Now with extra photos !
For some time now I've been promising my old Mum that I will spend some time and try to breathe some life back into the looks of her treasured Avus Blue '00/X reg 318ti Sport Compact. Well its been in and out of my garage for about ten days now and it's finally done and to say I'm pleased with the results is somewhat of an understatement. My Mum is absolutely delighted !
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For those that are interested on the paintwork I used my old Sealey rotary polisher, various Chemical Guys Hex-Logic Pads, Poorboys World SSR 1, 2, 2.5 and 3, Poorboys Blackhole Glaze and Nattys Black Pastewax. All topped off with 2 coats of Collinite 845.
On the wheels Sonax Full Effect, AG SRP, Poorboys Wheel Sealant and AG Pro Rubber Plus Cleaner. All plastic trim and wheel arch liners etc dressed with AG Pro Super Sheen.
I'm fitting new discs/pads soon and then I'll paint the rusty calipers to complete the transformation. Well you have to look after your Mum don't you ?
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[IMG]http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r60 ... dhlfzz.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r60 ... fkqaz0.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i1174.photobucket.com/albums/r60 ... fositx.jpg[/IMG]
For those that are interested on the paintwork I used my old Sealey rotary polisher, various Chemical Guys Hex-Logic Pads, Poorboys World SSR 1, 2, 2.5 and 3, Poorboys Blackhole Glaze and Nattys Black Pastewax. All topped off with 2 coats of Collinite 845.
On the wheels Sonax Full Effect, AG SRP, Poorboys Wheel Sealant and AG Pro Rubber Plus Cleaner. All plastic trim and wheel arch liners etc dressed with AG Pro Super Sheen.
I'm fitting new discs/pads soon and then I'll paint the rusty calipers to complete the transformation. Well you have to look after your Mum don't you ?
Last edited by patriot66 on Thu Apr 13, 2017 8:30 pm, edited 2 times in total.
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My Mums 318ti Sport is finally MINT !
Looks good, needs more pictures. Ideally before and after
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Great work!
That compact looks like it's in great shape too. Future classic there
That compact looks like it's in great shape too. Future classic there
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Well done. Looks great. I'm noting the products you've used. She is one lucky mum
My Mums 318ti Sport is finally MINT !
Great work, nice looking car,
if you cna take some before and after brake pics pls.
if you cna take some before and after brake pics pls.
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Looks goods, but as above, where are the before pictures.
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My Mums 318ti Sport is finally MINT !
Thanks for the comments fellas. I know...doh!...I did forget to take any 'before' photos. Suffice to say my Mum is 73 and calls in at the local hand car wash every few weeks and the car is 'squeezed' into her garage every night so the paint was very lacklustre with a fair few light scratches and lots of light/medium swirls. The last time I detailed it was probably 2 years back so I will definitely try to do it at least annually from now on. I have got a few more photos I will post later.
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You should get a nice Easter egg in return for the hard work.
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Great job!
As Buckz said....we need more pics!
As Buckz said....we need more pics!
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Great job OP!
I do like a Compact, and that one looks fantastic.
I do like a Compact, and that one looks fantastic.
Coupes because stunning!
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love to see an old car being cared for!
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And an old Mum being cared for.
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