Lorenzo's Imola sedan Project

[Lorenzo]

Looks great... where in VA are u?
My sister lives in Richmond.

Sterling VA. 120 miles north of Richmond

[edwin.colo]

Sterling VA. 120 miles north of Richmond

Cook deal, VA has been good to me. I found my ZHP in VA Beach haha.


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[ELCID86]

What William said on the ssk.

On the wheels, Adolpho recommends a foam paint brush for the crevices. I use a long haired brush but need to try the foam ones.

[Lorenzo]

What William said on the ssk.

On the wheels, Adolpho recommends a foam paint brush for the crevices. I use a long haired brush but need to try the foam ones.

I've tried all sorts of brushes but they can't loosen the caked-on, hardened, dry brake dust.

[Lorenzo]

Spring paid an early to Northern VA today. After a much needed bath, she's looking better.

[LobsterTail]

The caked on brake dust can be removed by IronX and I would even try TarX as well. You can purchase them from detailedimage.com or Amazon. Also you should purchase a bottle of Sonax Wheel cleaner as well. that should loosen some of the harden brake dust. I've used it before in the past and it's taken care of it. The cool part is that the hardened brake dust will then purple. Last but not least, you should claybar the wheels and seal them for the best protection.

Good luck!

[edwin.colo]

Magic eraser for the black plastic trims on the bumper/doors.

It works great and last (washed it twice since doing it and still looking good).

Tape to protect paint as the Magic eraser is micro-abrasive. I didn't but was very carful on he edges.






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[Lorenzo]

The caked on brake dust can be removed by IronX and I would even try TarX as well. You can purchase them from detailedimage.com or Amazon. Also you should purchase a bottle of Sonax Wheel cleaner as well. that should loosen some of the harden brake dust. I've used it before in the past and it's taken care of it. The cool part is that the hardened brake dust will then purple. Last but not least, you should claybar the wheels and seal them for the best protection.

Good luck!

Thanks Paul! All the reviews of the Iron X product are outstanding. I ordered a bottle through Amazon prime. I'll let you know the results.

[Lorenzo]

Took ZHP to RRT Racing - local Indy that specializes in BMWs, and is highly rated in northern VA (their lot was full with nice specimens - E30, E46 M3, e46 convertible, M5, etc.). After a thorough inspection, they found several costly items needing attention:

1. Wheel bearing on right wheel to fix throbbing/wobbling sound
2. Coolant overhaul with new radiator - radiator leaking
3. Oil filter housing gasket.
4. Valve cover gasket

So I'll get these done in the next month with RRT for first three items. Jon is doing VANOS rebuild in spring - so we can addresss VCG at that time. I plan to replace all fluids, then move on to more fun with with new suspension overhaul (Koni). Also needs control arm bushings. I'll do that with suspension and top off with new guibo that I have from previous car I never installed.

Then my tax refund will be gone.

[edwin.colo]

Suggestion: All those, specially 2-4 are DIY items. No need to pay top dollar for a shop to do them.
A shop once quoted me $500 for the OFHG, $5 gasket and I did it in a few hours.


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