ttribe's German-Kimchi-Then-German-Then-Blow-Up-Engine-Then-Fix-It Journey Thread
08-20-2014, 08:57 AM
#1561
JNC uses a special UV baking product but still recommends doing the clear film over it.
I tend to think that if you can keep your oem UV protection intact, you're better off...once you start sanding/polishing, it'll look good, but it'll also be much more exposed and likely to yellow faster. I've done the crystal view...bullsh*t, it comes back, I've done the mineral spirits/spar urethane and although it does keep it clear, it had a yellowish tinge to it over time...probably not noticeable on a beige 1996 Grand Marquis like in the youtubes, but enough to annoy me with my anality and NBP.
In the end, I swapped headlights to my backup set in the attic that never saw the sun and have not had the yellowing at all since I started adding the bluemagic stuff to IT, the S2000 heads and EVEN my Wife's 2012 Cadillac SRX headlights. I figured, protect it before it even needs protecting and you'll likely never have an issue...same with the paint. Wax that biatch religiously every few months.
Spray on paper towel, apply to the plastic...let it bubble up and chemically bond while you do your tire shine or have a beer, then with a clean paper towel buff the excess off. You'll see that rainbowish hue from an angle.
I even do the tails just in case.
Sorry to go off topic, I love your BMW
I tend to think that if you can keep your oem UV protection intact, you're better off...once you start sanding/polishing, it'll look good, but it'll also be much more exposed and likely to yellow faster. I've done the crystal view...bullsh*t, it comes back, I've done the mineral spirits/spar urethane and although it does keep it clear, it had a yellowish tinge to it over time...probably not noticeable on a beige 1996 Grand Marquis like in the youtubes, but enough to annoy me with my anality and NBP.
In the end, I swapped headlights to my backup set in the attic that never saw the sun and have not had the yellowing at all since I started adding the bluemagic stuff to IT, the S2000 heads and EVEN my Wife's 2012 Cadillac SRX headlights. I figured, protect it before it even needs protecting and you'll likely never have an issue...same with the paint. Wax that biatch religiously every few months.
Spray on paper towel, apply to the plastic...let it bubble up and chemically bond while you do your tire shine or have a beer, then with a clean paper towel buff the excess off. You'll see that rainbowish hue from an angle.
I even do the tails just in case.
Sorry to go off topic, I love your BMW
08-20-2014, 11:29 AM
#1562
Team Owner
yah sorry about hijacking your thread.
I have that thing. i don't like the greasy look after you apply but it does help you to get probably additional 1 month or 2 before they turn yellow again.
I have that thing. i don't like the greasy look after you apply but it does help you to get probably additional 1 month or 2 before they turn yellow again.
08-20-2014, 12:08 PM
#1563
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08-20-2014, 01:12 PM
#1564
Haha, that said... the redone grilles and lip look much better! I'm going over the same dilemma - the cost of the genuine lip is ridiculous. I've seen some replicas in person that fit great. Some, not perfect. May look into that spray on clear bra stuff you mentioned.
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ttribe (08-20-2014)
08-20-2014, 02:41 PM
#1565
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Awesome pictures Tim! I'm glad to see the front lip being properly taken care of too 
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ttribe (08-20-2014)
08-20-2014, 02:51 PM
#1567
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Da fukk you talkin about?
08-20-2014, 03:50 PM
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08-20-2014, 03:53 PM
#1570
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08-20-2014, 03:56 PM
#1571
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08-20-2014, 03:59 PM
#1572
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You were too eager to call out srika on a supposed repost. Sucks to suck 
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Yumcha (08-20-2014)
08-20-2014, 04:01 PM
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08-20-2014, 04:02 PM
#1574
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08-20-2014, 04:02 PM
#1575
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08-20-2014, 04:05 PM
#1576
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08-20-2014, 04:13 PM
#1578
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BTW, I was at a business meeting over lunch today and a black Aston Martin Vantage Volante pulled up at the valet in front...I have no idea what was said in that meeting for a while.
08-20-2014, 04:16 PM
#1579
LMAO,
it's not because I don't
, man.
It's because I have no interest in enlightening myself about how much I lack in my current garage. Seriously, I have a close friend that keeps telling me to swap his 2013 911 with him for my S2000 or TL for a week (same guy that lent me the S5 when he went out of town) and I haven't pulled the trigger.
No strippers or girls with perfect bodies means your wife is perfection and all you need/want.
No 911 means my 2 decade old Hondas are perfect and everything I could ever desire.
I'm full of shit, but it's with purpose.
it's not because I don't
, man.It's because I have no interest in enlightening myself about how much I lack in my current garage. Seriously, I have a close friend that keeps telling me to swap his 2013 911 with him for my S2000 or TL for a week (same guy that lent me the S5 when he went out of town) and I haven't pulled the trigger.
No strippers or girls with perfect bodies means your wife is perfection and all you need/want.
No 911 means my 2 decade old Hondas are perfect and everything I could ever desire.
I'm full of shit, but it's with purpose.
08-20-2014, 04:18 PM
#1580
Senior Moderator
I had a
expression and I distinctly recall hearing as her voice faded BACK into my consciousness, she said, "Hey...I'm RIGHT here. Did you hear a single word I just said for the last 3 minutes, jerk? You and your silly obsession with cars...I swear, if I took my shirt off, you wouldn't notice."I responded with (which she still quotes me on at times): "Yeah, maybe?"
08-20-2014, 04:18 PM
#1581
Team Owner
and you thought me hijacking your thread was bad......
08-20-2014, 04:19 PM
#1582
Senior Moderator
LMAO,
it's not because I don't, man.
It's because I have no interest in enlightening myself about how much I lack in my current garage. Seriously, I have a close friend that keeps telling me to swap his 2013 911 with him for my S2000 or TL for a week (same guy that lent me the S5 when he went out of town) and I haven't pulled the trigger.
No strippers or girls with perfect bodies means your wife is perfection and all you need/want.
No 911 means my 2 decade old Hondas are perfect and everything I could ever desire.
I'm full of shit, but it's with purpose.
it's not because I don't
, man.It's because I have no interest in enlightening myself about how much I lack in my current garage. Seriously, I have a close friend that keeps telling me to swap his 2013 911 with him for my S2000 or TL for a week (same guy that lent me the S5 when he went out of town) and I haven't pulled the trigger.
No strippers or girls with perfect bodies means your wife is perfection and all you need/want.
No 911 means my 2 decade old Hondas are perfect and everything I could ever desire.
I'm full of shit, but it's with purpose.
BUT, the other side of the coin is, you are blocking yourself from seeing what the industry benchmark/standard is.
I'm not being critical...just pointing out something, J.
08-20-2014, 04:20 PM
#1583
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08-20-2014, 04:24 PM
#1584
oonowindoo is just mad cause he can't buy any more vowels 
Well Yum...I had a hard time getting to the point where I realized that happiness is perception. So I preserve my perception at all costs...if that makes sense. Want more while still being satisfied with what you have type of thing...
Well Yum...I had a hard time getting to the point where I realized that happiness is perception. So I preserve my perception at all costs...if that makes sense. Want more while still being satisfied with what you have type of thing...
08-20-2014, 04:24 PM
#1585
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Thread Starter
I already know how easy it is to get you banned.
08-20-2014, 04:26 PM
#1587
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08-20-2014, 04:38 PM
#1589
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08-20-2014, 04:58 PM
#1591
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04-13-2015, 04:41 PM
#1593
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He stomped on some LEGO bricks? 
04-13-2015, 04:42 PM
#1594
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Better be bacon, butter and pancakes..
04-13-2015, 04:50 PM
#1595
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- Alpina B3 Transmission Flash
- 2015 Navigation Update
- Fog Lamps Stay On with High Beams
- Remove Convertible Top Limiter
- Enable DVDinMotion
- Removal of iDrive Disclaimer Message
- Enable Weather Band
Nothing huge, but I am looking forward to seeing how the trans performs with the Alpina flash.
Last edited by ttribe; 04-13-2015 at 05:02 PM.
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Yumcha (04-13-2015)
04-13-2015, 04:51 PM
#1596
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Have an appointment this afternoon for a remote coding session that will do the following:
Nothing huge, but I am looking forward to seeing how the trans performs with the Aplina flash.
- Alpina B3 Transmission Flash
- 2015 Navigation Update
- Fog Lamps Stay On with High Beams
- Remove Convertible Top Limiter
- Enable DVDinMotion
- Removal of iDrive Disclaimer Message
- Enable Weather Band
Nothing huge, but I am looking forward to seeing how the trans performs with the Aplina flash.
04-13-2015, 04:51 PM
#1597
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And P.S. Stomp on that LEGO brick.
04-13-2015, 05:02 PM
#1598
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04-13-2015, 05:06 PM
#1599
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ttribe (04-13-2015)
04-13-2015, 05:17 PM
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In the Mid-South meow
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What's the Alpina Transmission Flash supposed to do for the tranny, T?