What did you do to/for your 1er today?

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Originally Posted by WrathOTM

Does anyone know of a off-the-shelf silver paint that is close the silver BMW used?

Is it definitely painted? I always thought it was actually a piece of brushed aluminum or something. If so you might basically scuff it all one direction a few times with some 0000 steel wool or something similar.

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

Any coatings you recommend?

Adam's spray ceramic / graphene might do it. All the companies have a variation. Spray on, spread around with a rag, wait for the rainbow to appear and begin to fade, then buff off.

I've done a few things but not wheels, but all that I've read from folks claim it's great regarding brake dust - or at least getting it off easily.

I've also been a fan of the Sonax wheel cleaners, also Adam's "tire and wheel" cleaner as well. With the right brush the brake dust goes away pretty quickly even with no coating on the wheels.

[mkeiser]

Originally Posted by parameter416

The more I look at them, the more I think they're okay. Comparing them to the ones at Racing24 I can see minor differences, but they don't seem significant. Hard to tell the quality from photos.

The price of the two is about the same, but the estimated shipping cost at Racing24 means that they're much more expensive, and they don't seem to ship at all to Canada.

I think I'll run with em. At least install them and see how I like em...


On another note, another project in the background.

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

https://imgur.com/a/oAb24q0

I think I'll run with em. At least install them and see how I like em...


On another note, another project in the background.

Looks familiar lol. I'll try them out too, but it will likely be another couple of weeks before I get around to it.

Temperature gauge would be awesome!

[Gray_Panther]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Adam's spray ceramic / graphene might do it. All the companies have a variation. Spray on, spread around with a rag, wait for the rainbow to appear and begin to fade, then buff off.

I've done a few things but not wheels, but all that I've read from folks claim it's great regarding brake dust - or at least getting it off easily.

I've also been a fan of the Sonax wheel cleaners, also Adam's "tire and wheel" cleaner as well. With the right brush the brake dust goes away pretty quickly even with no coating on the wheels.

I will give ceramic coating a shot on the wheels!! Maybe I can do the tailpipes too!

I just went through a jug of the sonax but can’t justify spending that much for wheels that don’t get that dirty (except for right now hehe)

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Originally Posted by Gray_Panther

I just went through a jug of the sonax but can’t justify spending that much for wheels that don’t get that dirty (except for right now hehe)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

I read / watch comparison crap at night sometimes, this one supposedly is just as good and is about half the price. You could also consider using a lot less... Might still be pretty effective.

[Almuliman]

Originally Posted by ml26

... Amazing what a difference sport seats make vs the “comfort” seats. They are FAR from comfortable. No support on the old ones. And they bounced soooo much ... If you still have the non sport seats in your car, do yourself a favor and swap them out ASAP.

Couldn't agree more.

When I was doing drive homework while shopping for my 1er, the very first thing I decided—literally when I sat down in the very first one I'd ever been in—was that sport seats were a non-negotiable requirement. The "comfort" seats are anything but and particularly in leatherette they felt like econocar bench seats.

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Adam's spray ceramic / graphene might do it. All the companies have a variation. Spray on, spread around with a rag, wait for the rainbow to appear and begin to fade, then buff off.

I've done a few things but not wheels, but all that I've read from folks claim it's great regarding brake dust - or at least getting it off easily.

I've also been a fan of the Sonax wheel cleaners, also Adam's "tire and wheel" cleaner as well. With the right brush the brake dust goes away pretty quickly even with no coating on the wheels.

For wheels, I recommend avoiding using the spray on style - mainly because it's not as durable as the brush on style. You'll likely end up applying it more frequently... but either way, I'm really happy with how easily my wheels clean following ceramic coating.

I was wrong earlier, I didn't use CQuartz, I used Adams wheel ceramic coat.
It came as a kit, bought it on Amazon.

This is right after they were powder coated and ceramic coated...

[ml26]

Originally Posted by Almuliman

Couldn't agree more.

When I was doing drive homework while shopping for my 1er, the very first thing I decided—literally when I sat down in the very first one I'd ever been in—was that sport seats were a non-negotiable requirement. The "comfort" seats are anything but and particularly in leatherette they felt like econocar bench seats.

I knew they’d be bad. I didn’t think they would be THAT bad. Haha

[mkeiser]

Originally Posted by ml26

I knew they’d be bad. I didn’t think they would be THAT bad. Haha

after living with non sport seats in my e46, it was my #1 priority to get sport seats in my next bimmer haha!

[Fishee]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

after living with non sport seats in my e46, it was my #1 priority to get sport seats in my next bimmer haha!

The e82 sports seats are fantastic. Comfy, supportive and very adjustable.
Recommended upgrade for anyone who doesn't have them.

Never miss an opportunity to whore out pics.

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Originally Posted by Fishee

For wheels, I recommend avoiding using the spray on style - mainly because it's not as durable as the brush on style.]

Definitely agree on the latter part. For their lineup at least, among the graphene labeled stuff, the order somewhat is: spray on, then advanced spray on, then the small bottle you need a pad for, then the advanced version of the small bottle. Each case ups the ceramic ingredient in it. Lasts longer but is more work to apply. Not "too much" work by any means, just more work.

If one were to take the wheels off and do a lot with them, I'd agree to use the small bottle and an applicator. After a certain amount of work already, may as well do the complete job. I had in mind just shooting them while they are on the car still, after a good wash. Do that a couple times a year.

User preference!

[Donkeyshins]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

I'm very excited! Although I probably won't be able to get everything installed until next year. I still need to pick up new summer wheels/tires and then figure out a winter setup that will clear the calipers.

I've got the DME coding on the list... also might pick up a 135i master cylinder if the 128i isn't up to snuff.

I haven't had any issues with my 128i master cylinder, although the 135i master cylinder is still on my to-do list prior to doing the 135i rear calipers / rotors.

[lemansblau135is]

After buying a used set Apex wheels (on this forum), I used Sonax to clean up the wheels. Then, geyon's ceramic coating before mounting tires. I still get brake dust from BMW stock brake pads, but way easier to clean. No more scubbing with a brush in between the spokes. Rinse and wipe...looks squeeky clean.

[mkeiser]

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I dig it!

[Childish_cambino]

Badge decided to depart… how’d I do?

[lemansblau135is]

Does the "1er" refer to the car or was that 1st grade art class?

[Childish_cambino]

Originally Posted by lemansblau135is

Does the "1er" refer to the car or was that 1st grade art class?

Definitely 1st grade art class 😂

[WrathOTM]

Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Is it definitely painted? I always thought it was actually a piece of brushed aluminum or something. If so you might basically scuff it all one direction a few times with some 0000 steel wool or something similar.

Why the hell did this site stop telling me people were responding to me?? Anyway, yeah thanks I had just assumed it was painted from the photos I had seen but on closer inspection i Think it is brushed aluminum with some clear coat but I'm not super sure. Don't really know If I can fix a piece of brushed aluminum... Open to suggestions.

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That was the suggestion, hit it with super fine steel wool and put new scratches in it, basically. Scratches = brush marks.

[GoRomeo]

Originally Posted by Fishee

The e82 sports seats are fantastic. Comfy, supportive and very adjustable.
Recommended upgrade for anyone who doesn't have them.

Never miss an opportunity to whore out pics.

Yeap. I have then on my E90 & E88 ☝️😂

[parameter416]

Originally Posted by mkeiser

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I dig it!

Thanks for the photos - They look great! It will be a couple weeks before I do mine.