What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[BMWM3186]

I guess I'm confused. It was my understanding that you can't buy that seal separately and that it's integrated into the window trim...

Is that why the upper seal is so damn expensive?

[704sw]

How do you plan to fix the upper seal? Mine is cracked and if I recall a new one is $200+ for each side.

There's a diy for it, I'll try to dig up and send you. It's inexpensive, but you'll absolutely want a flex-neck screwdriver.

I guess I'm confused. It was my understanding that you can't buy that seal separately and that it's integrated into the window trim...

The upper seal is integrated into the overhead trim piece (which is just effing stupid, but I'm past that). That whole piece is like $500 per side IIRC. The lower is also part of the trim, but at $115 it's much more reasonable.

For comparison, the matte shadowline lower piece is ~$30. I guess there are times when an M3 is cheaper than a ZHP.

[John in VA]

There's a diy for it, I'll try to dig up and send you. It's inexpensive, but you'll absolutely want a flex-neck screwdriver.

Coupld you please share this DIY? Thanks in advance!

[704sw]

Coupld you please share this DIY? Thanks in advance!

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/archi.../t-373831.html

There's a link to a video in the text as well. The aquarium pvc isn't mentioned by the OP, but by one of the commenters. I know the pic I posted above is the correct size, because it was the leftover tubing given to me by the guy I bought my M3 seats from (he did this on his car and it looked fantastic).

So, you need:
•One foot of 1/4"ID-3/8"OD tube
•An 8' package of "7/8-3/4" adhesive-back bulb-style weather stripping"
•PH2 bit and a flex-neck driver
•Small flathead for pressing the seal into the upper trim rail
•Towels for keeping the window shimmed outward
•an extra pair of hands (this is where I f'ed up)

[holyc0w]

I cleaned the windows on the inside using Stoner's Invisible Glass. I can never get them streak free. The best technique seems to be a heavy 1st coating then wipe down. Then follow with a lighter coating and use a drier side or new towel.

[Rovert]

When your windows are clean enough and free of oils, then it'll be easy to clean them streak free. I just use a damp towel in one hand and a dry towel in the other. Wax on, wax off! As long as the dry follows immediately after damp, there should be no streaks.

[704sw]

When your windows are clean enough and free of oils, then it'll be easy to clean them streak free. I just use a damp towel in one hand and a dry towel in the other. Wax on, wax off! As long as the dry follows immediately after damp, there should be no streaks.

+1. Otherwise use Stoners IG to remove oils, then use the damp towel/dry towel method. Just using water will also help reduce internal fogging.

[anandoc]

+1. Otherwise use Stoners IG to remove oils, then use the damp towel/dry towel method. Just using water will also help reduce internal fogging.

Here is a great video on how to clean the inside of your windshield streak-free

[az3579]

http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/archi.../t-373831.html

There's a link to a video in the text as well. The aquarium pvc isn't mentioned by the OP, but by one of the commenters. I know the pic I posted above is the correct size, because it was the leftover tubing given to me by the guy I bought my M3 seats from (he did this on his car and it looked fantastic).

So, you need:
•One foot of 1/4"ID-3/8"OD tube
•An 8' package of "7/8-3/4" adhesive-back bulb-style weather stripping"
•PH2 bit and a flex-neck driver
•Small flathead for pressing the seal into the upper trim rail
•Towels for keeping the window shimmed outward
•an extra pair of hands (this is where I f'ed up)

Interesting. Thanks.

[704sw]

Here is a great video on how to clean the inside of your windshield streak-free

Get outta here with your fancy proven ways and let us keep struggling!

Interesting. Thanks.

I'll probably remove the quarter window when I do the passenger side, since I'll be doing the lower trim too...it'll be a game time decision.