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  1. BMW X Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of X Series
    Hi all, I've got a 2012 X3 and I've got about 3 small spots of rust on the boot (about 5mm in diameter) and also a few smallish scratches around the car (about an inch long mostly and it looks like just the top coat) but anyone recommend any good kits to tackle these....I've been looking at the...
  2. E46
    Hello! First post on here, I’m afraid I am not the most mechanic minded and I find there is so much information on google that it’s hard to decipher down to your vehicle. I own a 330ci E46 2002 sport in orient blue and I need a newOSF arch as mine is shagged. Does anyone know if for instance...
  3. General BMW Discussions
    (anyone have an idea of how much something like this would cost to repair? Metal still seems solid enough and there are no holes) Rear wheel arch
  4. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi - I have a 2008 E90 330D and wondering if rust on the boot lid (around the handle area) is a common occurrence? I haven't had this car for the entirety of it's lifetime however I do know it's been well kept and looked after. I'm sure I've read somewhere that BMW provide some sort of 12 year...
  5. General BMW Discussions
    Hi It occurred to me it might be worthwhile putting in the metal gap that the plastic wheel mud guard rests on some kind of filler such as putty so that water doesn't get in and stay there, any thoughts? I eventually finished off the wheel arch painting. It looks a lot easier on YouTube,
  6. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi Was going to do a touch up on the wheel arch rust however it is so bad there is upon the removal of the paint a hole in the arch and you can see the black plastic inside the wheel arch, is this fixable with the isopon scratch and stone chip filler or do you have to replace the arch? Thanks...
  7. Tyres and Alloy Wheels Forum
    Re:Removing Rust Hello All, new to here please bear with me. I have a problem with Rust on all 4 alloys on my BMW 320D Sport. The Rust is on the Part exactly in the Middle of all four wheels. Its the Part I think its the HUB, its like a tin size, round. Its a well known problem with BMW's...
  8. BMW 8 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E31
    Just had an MOT failure as the rear Jacking points have rusted. how is the plastic sill removed. i see fixings underneath but is there any upper fixings to contend with? then need to find a welder
  9. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    I wanna buy a 330i, there is this ridicously cheap one on ebay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-330i-Manual-2002/163567671447 But the rear arches look terrible, are they replaceable in anyway or would it have to be either the grinding treatment? Or worse welding? Cheers
  10. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Cross post from the 8 series forum as not sure which is most suited... Apologies if this is covered elsewhere but haven't had a lot of luck finding recent results. There's a few issues I'd like dealing with: NS rear quarter, little bubbling on arch, pillar up to left of rear window rust...
  11. BMW 8 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E31
    Apologies if this is covered elsewhere but haven't had a lot of luck finding recent results. The car is essentially solid and looks great at a distance! Close up there's a few issues I'd like dealing with: NS rear quarter, little bubbling on arch, pillar up to left of rear window rust...
  12. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hello guys, I found an used e36 1.6 or 1.8, not sure about it (the vin number says it's a 1.6, but the owner assured me that it is an 1.8 and there was a problem during registration) with 2 small rusty spot and a bent fender, the price of the car is around €1100, however I'm concerned that...
  13. BMW 3 Series - Tech Talk For All Gen Of 3 Series
    I have a nearly 17yr old e46 330d, & it's been suffering for some years from the usual rust these get (which many cheaper makes don't suffer from!), rear arches, front wings etc. So how do the e90s fare? The few that I've seen at work all seem ok, but I see far less BMs at my current work...
  14. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi all just looking for some input, I've got rust underneath the sideskirts around the jacking point and along that piece of body work now is that classed as the sill or the floor pan? People are telling me different things that the sill doesn't cover under the car parallel with the jacking...
  15. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi All, I’m now beginning to wrap my car up ready for daily duties but when I was changing the rear hatch struts over I noticed some surface rust on the inner skin/panel of my tailgate on both sides. See below pictures taken earlier this evening for reference - It’s just say bubbling on...
  16. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E21
    Good morning all I have searched a lot on the various forums and i cannot find anything to help me. I have a 1996 E36 M3 saloon and i imported it from Spain ( it was originally a uk car ) so to be kind to the car i have put it away for the winter in front of my garage under a glass carport the...
  17. General BMW Discussions
    Hi Everyone, I am after some advice. My E46 330ci has a few rust spots here and there, but due to the fact the weather seems to have turned I may not be able to deal with them properly for a few months. Has anyone got advice on temporary rust treatments which I could use to stop the corrosion...
  18. BMW Detailing, Bodywork and Styling forum
    Hi. I just bought my 1st BMW , i knew the E39 rust areas, and all clear except fuel filler area where there are very very small blisters almost unnoticeable. The area seems a water trap because of lack of a drain. Anyone faced this issue and managed to eradicate the rust? I am planning on...
  19. General BMW Discussions
    Hi! I'm thinking of picking up a late 2008 e91 320d Tourer as a mile muncher. It's generally in good shape except for a bit of rust forming on the tailgate on the right side, just under the rear screen. I've read a few posts suggesting this isn't uncommon, and affects both 3 and 5 series...
  20. BMW 3 Series Forum - Technical Talk on the BMW E46
    Hi all, Both rear arches started with some rust last year which is showing a surface bubbles now. I've took it to a body shop who said if they do the cheaper repair which consists of sanding rust down and hopefully applying rust remedy that it will still likely return in a few month to a year...
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