The Random E46/ZHP Question Thread

[BMWCurves]

SL6

Gracias!

[John in VA]

1. What's a common/good copper-based anti-seize compound people use?

LOCTITE LB 8008 C5-A Copper Based Anti-Seize Lubricant (Known as Loctite C5-A )

[BMWCurves]

LOCTITE LB 8008 C5-A Copper Based Anti-Seize Lubricant (Known as Loctite C5-A )

[John in VA]

I also use the Permatex stuff - sems to work just as well:
Permatex® Anti-Seize Lubricant - A highly refined blend of aluminum, copper and graphite lubricants. Use during assembly to prevent galling, corrosion and seizing due to weathering or chemicals. Anti-Seize assures easier disassembly. Temperature range: -60°F to 1600°F (-51°C to 871°C). Salt, corrosion and moisture resistant – ideal for marine use. Non-aerosol version meets Mil Spec #907E. Aerosol – Level 3*

[nextelbuddy]

LOCTITE LB 8008 C5-A Copper Based Anti-Seize Lubricant (Known as Loctite C5-A )

sort of seems like an oxymoron... Loctite!.... anti-seize lol

[Sockethead]

I've e had the same can of the permatex for like 30 years lol, that stuff lasts forever. Recently I started using the copper based stuff I found in the wife's car chemical collection...

[John in VA]

I've e had the same can of the permatex for like 30 years lol, that stuff lasts forever. Recently I started using the copper based stuff I found in the wife's car chemical collection...

Ditto on the Permatex. Got my copper stuff from a friend.

[holyc0w]

On the RAR taillights, are there any protective layers or stickers?

I'm seeing a bump on the transition from amber to red. Also, the inner taillights have a clear strip showing between the transition from red to amber, which I'm not sure is supposed to be there.

[BMWCurves]

Who has used Dr. Colorchip before? How did you like it? I'm considering using it if I hand over my car to have paint correction done and then ceramic coated.

I also use the Permatex stuff - sems to work just as well:
Permatex® Anti-Seize Lubricant - A highly refined blend of aluminum, copper and graphite lubricants. Use during assembly to prevent galling, corrosion and seizing due to weathering or chemicals. Anti-Seize assures easier disassembly. Temperature range: -60°F to 1600°F (-51°C to 871°C). Salt, corrosion and moisture resistant – ideal for marine use. Non-aerosol version meets Mil Spec #907E. Aerosol – Level 3*

I've e had the same can of the permatex for like 30 years lol, that stuff lasts forever. Recently I started using the copper based stuff I found in the wife's car chemical collection...

Ditto on the Permatex. Got my copper stuff from a friend.

I ended up going with Loctite C5-A/LB 8008. Appreciate all the input, everyone!

On the RAR taillights, are there any protective layers or stickers?

I'm seeing a bump on the transition from amber to red. Also, the inner taillights have a clear strip showing between the transition from red to amber, which I'm not sure is supposed to be there.

Pics?

[az3579]

On the RAR taillights, are there any protective layers or stickers?

I'm seeing a bump on the transition from amber to red. Also, the inner taillights have a clear strip showing between the transition from red to amber, which I'm not sure is supposed to be there.

Mine stock RAR's are like that, as well as much RCRs.

Who has used Dr. Colorchip before? How did you like it? I'm considering using it if I hand over my car to have paint correction done and then ceramic coated.





I ended up going with Loctite C5-A/LB 8008. Appreciate all the input, everyone!



Pics?

I've used Dr.C before. It was super easy to apply a d the car looked decent from 10ft after I was done. Unfortunately, the car looked just as peppered less than a year later than before the application. I'm not sure if it's because it just didn't last or if I really got that many new rock chips. I can't see the ones I filled anymore...

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