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Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 12-28-2012, 12:48 PM

Replies: 1 Water leaking Views: 251 Posted By fred7821 Water leaking I have a 2008 550i Sport, it rained bad for the past couple of days, so today i went to my car, opened the drivers side door and found some water in my floor mat. My sunroof and doors was closed...

Forum: The Detail Department 10-23-2012, 06:05 PM

Replies: 6 Water Spot Correction on 2011 X5 - Sapphire Black Views: 1,345 Posted By fred7821 I like to use Meguiars ultimate compound or... I like to use Meguiars ultimate compound or ultimate polish, when used correctly they work great..my orbital is just a standard from sears, craftsman...

Forum: The Detail Department 10-23-2012, 11:37 AM

Replies: 6 Water Spot Correction on 2011 X5 - Sapphire Black Views: 1,345 Posted By fred7821 I have this issue from time to time, I typically... I have this issue from time to time, I typically use a mild compound and my orbital , problem solved, then wax if course... Make sure vehicle is clean and cool to the touch ..

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 10-09-2012, 07:16 PM

Replies: 16 High Mileage 550i? Views: 1,146 Posted By fred7821 I would not recommend I would not recommend

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 08-08-2012, 12:11 PM

Replies: 8 Lowered and Wheel Powder Coated!! Views: 587 Posted By fred7821 Haha, small world, your car looks nice ... Just... Haha, small world, your car looks nice ... Just got mine aligned and a rebalance, good to go...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 08-08-2012, 09:26 AM

Replies: 8 Lowered and Wheel Powder Coated!! Views: 587 Posted By fred7821 I used unique powder coating, look them up I used unique powder coating, look them up

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 08-08-2012, 09:09 AM

Replies: 8 Lowered and Wheel Powder Coated!! Views: 587 Posted By fred7821 Yes, everything, media blast, powder, clear... Yes, everything, media blast, powder, clear everything

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 08-08-2012, 09:06 AM

Replies: 8 Lowered and Wheel Powder Coated!! Views: 587 Posted By fred7821 Forgot to add, it took 2 days Forgot to add, it took 2 days

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 08-08-2012, 09:05 AM

Replies: 8 Lowered and Wheel Powder Coated!! Views: 587 Posted By fred7821 I am very satisfied with my results, the coating... I am very satisfied with my results, the coating is just as smooth as the oem finish... Steps taking 1. Dismount 2. Clean wheels 3. Media Blast 4. Powder coat 5. Bake for 15 minutes 6. Take...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 08-08-2012, 08:39 AM

Replies: 8 Lowered and Wheel Powder Coated!! Views: 587 Posted By fred7821 Lowered and Wheel Powder Coated!! I had the wheels powder coated with a dark silver metallic and clear coated.. Sitting on H&R lowering springs , great ride... Opinions welcome

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 08-05-2012, 08:10 PM

Replies: 2 Need help, wheel color ??? Views: 425 Posted By fred7821 Need help, wheel color ??? What is the original wheel color of BMW wheels?? Paint codes if possible.. Thanks Sorry if this is a repost..

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 07-28-2012, 06:11 PM

Replies: 1 Wheel Project-powder coating Views: 602 Posted By fred7821 Wheel Project-powder coating I finally decide to refinish my wheel on my 550, I have the 172 style wheels, apparently by most the be the most beautiful on our BMWs .. The wheels originally had a lot of paint discoloration...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 07-17-2012, 07:32 PM

Replies: 5 Just ordered H&R Springs Views: 680 Posted By fred7821 Just ordered H&R Springs I just ordered me a set of H&R sport springs today, I have a 2008 550i with the sport package, so hopefully these springs give me the look i am looking for. Does anyone have any experience with...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-10-2012, 12:24 PM

Replies: 4 Magnaflow Exhaust Views: 475 Posted By fred7821 I wouldn't with Magna-flow because they are a... I wouldn't with Magna-flow because they are a fiberglass packed muffler.. You would have drone at low speeds, I am also shopping around for a custom exhaust on my 550.. I have been looking at Borla,...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-09-2012, 09:23 PM

Replies: 13 19 miro 111 wheels info for 04 530i Views: 2,597 Posted By fred7821 Look for a set of 172 wheels on the forums, best... Look for a set of 172 wheels on the forums, best looking BMW wheels in my opinion, I had a friend who had Miros and didn't like them, you can't go by pictures, not all wheels look good on the E60.. ...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-09-2012, 06:31 PM

Replies: 11 Tire tread life???? Views: 1,300 Posted By fred7821 Psi What PSI do you run in your tires?

Forum: The Detail Department 05-09-2012, 06:30 PM

Replies: 7 Squeegee ?? Views: 1,393 Posted By fred7821 Squeegee Thanks for the replies, I was doubtful about the product but I am not going to risk any damage to my finish... I will stick to using my foam cannon and microfiber towels to dry, i always finish it...

Forum: The Detail Department 05-09-2012, 04:59 PM

Replies: 7 Squeegee ?? Views: 1,393 Posted By fred7821 Squeegee ?? Does a squeegee have a tendency to scratch a surface if used to dry a car.. There are some for sale in Walmart and considered buying one but I didn't know whether or not my finish would be damaged......

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-09-2012, 04:39 PM

Replies: 11 Tire tread life???? Views: 1,300 Posted By fred7821 Hopefully I can get 15,000 miles out of my rear... Hopefully I can get 15,000 miles out of my rear tires

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-09-2012, 03:05 PM

Replies: 11 Tire tread life???? Views: 1,300 Posted By fred7821 Tire tread life???? On my 08 550i with the sport package my tires on my car have about 7,000 miles on them.. I installed Goodyear Eagle F1 Assymetrics, these are hands down better than the Oem Continentals.. Well...

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 05-06-2012, 12:38 PM

Replies: 162 How many miles on 5 series Views: 18,222 Posted By fred7821 2008 550i sport with 35k 2008 550i sport with 35k

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-30-2012, 01:32 PM

Replies: 33 Exhaust Question Views: 2,253 Posted By fred7821 That sounds to be fun, what types of muffler are... That sounds to be fun, what types of muffler are you going to try out, I have been looking at Borla myself .. I have a 2008 550i with the sports exhaust, I want something a little more, maybe I...

Forum: 7 Series - E65 / E66 (2002 - 2008) 04-30-2012, 12:56 PM

Replies: 33 Exhaust Question Views: 2,253 Posted By fred7821 How does one tune an exhaust???? How does one tune an exhaust????

Forum: E60 (2004 - 2010) 04-29-2012, 03:46 PM

Replies: 15 Wheels, which one? (Pics inside) Views: 1,103 Posted By fred7821 Vmr's Vmr's

Forum: The Detail Department 04-28-2012, 11:39 PM

Replies: 5 How can I remove these scratches? Views: 1,242 Posted By fred7821 For the two small scratches, use 3000 grit... For the two small scratches, use 3000 grit sandpaper wet, and lightly sand the area, then use a mild compound to polish away the imperfections ,then use a polish to remove any hazing or holograms...

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