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

[JohnnyGraphic]

Too pretty for something no one will see!

No kidding!!! I wish my paint was that purdy!


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[Will]

None of the pictures are showing for me, Will

Dang. Hope the photos show this time around.

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A long overdue post.

I was cleaning out the garage and came across some left-over car polish so since the garage had room I did a quick polish. The headlights were polished a couple years ago but it was already looking tired so that got a sanding and seal as well.


Before (just underneath the tape):




After:




Before and after headlight:






I had the Cerakote headlight lens kit, but the chemical de-oxidizer insufficient. I ended up using a left over 3M kit with the drill sanding pad. 500 grit, 800 grit, then 1200 grit. After sanding I used some left over polish before cleaning it and sealing it with the Cerakote product. Hope it lasts a bit longer than the random clear-coat rattle can I used last time. Turned out alright. One of these days I'll replace the rubber trim on top of the headlight.


Turned out pretty good for left-over / old polish products.

[fredo]

No pics yet. I always use the "Insert Image" icon on my laptop. It works unless the pics need to be resized.

[slater]

nice work on the headlights! and AW... gorgeous.

[Will]

No pics yet. I always use the "Insert Image" icon on my laptop. It works unless the pics need to be resized.

It's strange because the photos show for me in the "Preview Post" function. Lemme try it again...

nice work on the headlights! and AW... gorgeous.

Thanks! I'm glad the photos are showing now.

[fredo]

I can see pics now. Car looks sharp !

[Will]

I can see pics now. Car looks sharp !

Thanks! It was long overdue for a polish.

I think the e46 ages gracefully with its classic proportions and balanced design.

[t.er]

Oil light came on pulling into the parking lot for dinner. OIL!!!! What the!!!! Anyhow, no light when I got home. The dipstick was showing a quart low. Added a quart and all is good.

ETA: Last oil change was back in 2023 with roughly 1,000 miles of driving. Probably on par with other cases of burning oil (?).


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Yep mine uses some oil - best to check it regularly. But oil consumption was reduced when I swapped to Rotella T6 5W40. What oil do you use?

One time, I waited two years to do an oil change. The tech reported my oil filter was crumbling because of the long interval.

Now I try to get an oil change annually, regardless of mileage.

Ooooooof. My last oil change was Jan 2023 and now you have me worried... I should check

[slater]

Yep mine uses some oil - best to check it regularly. But oil consumption was reduced when I swapped to Rotella T6 5W40. What oil do you use?

introducing a little more vacuum on the crankcase, aka the '02 pilot mod', really helps with oil consumption. it nearly went to zero for me on multiple vehicles.

[JohnnyGraphic]

Yep mine uses some oil - best to check it regularly. But oil consumption was reduced when I swapped to Rotella T6 5W40. What oil do you use?



Ooooooof. My last oil change was Jan 2023 and now you have me worried... I should check

I use Mobil 1 synthetic. Easy to find and cheap.

I had planned on doing an oil change after the valve cover gasket job, but haven?t gotten around to it yet.

Been busy caring for my mom (91!!!). She?s been bed-hopping. Going from her assisted living facility to the ER/hospital, then to a skilled nursing facility and now to a Board and Care.

Anyways, back to our regularly scheduled thread?

Q: Does it really matter which kind of Mobil 1 as long as it?s the correct weight? (European formula, Extended Interval, 10,000 mile etc).


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