What have you done with or to your M3 today?

Dpc2u wrote

Picked up a Metak diffuser and put a few coats of jet black and clear Imron on it last weekend. Installed it today. I was going for a subtle look that went well with the 3.5" tips.

Helmsman wrote

After watching the Leatherique stories for year I decided to try it out. Had to order from The US so a good $100 before small bottles arrived but will last for long on the other hand.
To be fair my seats where in good shape already but no doubt the stuff seem to do its work, not bad for daily 10years / 80kkm seats.
I only have 18-20C in my garage so aware its a bit shilly, tried out with front seats only. The feeling after one night + Prestine cleaner is not oily on the fingers but a little...rubbery? The way it should be?

SoCalRPM wrote

Big fan of that subtle look Metak offers. Underrated. Are your 3.5" tips on the stock axle-back?


They look like they came out pretty well. Idk about rubbery, tho - they should feel soft to the finger tips. Did you use warm water to try and remove the rejuvenator or just the pristine clean?

Helmsman wrote

Brought some water but didnt use it. Will do if the rubbery feeling doesnt leave.

Cheers

Helmsman wrote

After watching the Leatherique stories for year I decided to try it out. Had to order from The US so a good $100 before small bottles arrived but will last for long on the other hand.
To be fair my seats where in good shape already but no doubt the stuff seem to do its work, not bad for daily 10years / 80kkm seats.
I only have 18-20C in my garage so aware its a bit shilly, tried out with front seats only. The feeling after one night + Prestine cleaner is not oily on the fingers but a little...rubbery? The way it should be?

SoCalRPM wrote

Dpc2u wrote

Picked up a Metak diffuser and put a few coats of jet black and clear Imron on it last weekend. Installed it today. I was going for a subtle look that went well with the 3.5" tips.

Big fan of that subtle look Metak offers. Underrated. Are your 3.5" tips on the stock axle-back?

Helmsman wrote

After watching the Leatherique stories for year I decided to try it out. Had to order from The US so a good $100 before small bottles arrived but will last for long on the other hand.
To be fair my seats where in good shape already but no doubt the stuff seem to do its work, not bad for daily 10years / 80kkm seats.
I only have 18-20C in my garage so aware its a bit shilly, tried out with front seats only. The feeling after one night + Prestine cleaner is not oily on the fingers but a little...rubbery? The way it should be?

They look like they came out pretty well. Idk about rubbery, tho - they should feel soft to the finger tips. Did you use warm water to try and remove the rejuvenator or just the pristine clean?

SGM_E90 wrote

Took the car to VT (Saturday) for some suspension work and alignment!

Helmsman wrote

After watching the Leatherique stories for year I decided to try it out. Had to order from The US so a good $100 before small bottles arrived but will last for long on the other hand.
To be fair my seats where in good shape already but no doubt the stuff seem to do its work, not bad for daily 10years / 80kkm seats.
I only have 18-20C in my garage so aware its a bit shilly, tried out with front seats only. The feeling after one night + Prestine cleaner is not oily on the fingers but a little...rubbery? The way it should be?

irokwrx wrote

Yes that's correct, like rubber. It works best when you can get it as hot as possible. I put a small space heater in my car for a few hours the 2nd time I did it and it came out crazy nice! They look good!

Ajolives wrote

Broke my Valve cover cover a while back, so I JB welded the bracket today. They were looking tired so I shot them with some enamel paint because I wasn't paying attention; thought I grabbed matte. I'll rock them for a bit, may not be too bad of a look.

InnerBlueSkies wrote

Ajolives wrote

Broke my Valve cover cover a while back, so I JB welded the bracket today. They were looking tired so I shot them with some enamel paint because I wasn't paying attention; thought I grabbed matte. I'll rock them for a bit, may not be too bad of a look.

Let me guess, bracket on the passengers side, up front? Although the repair came out great when I did it, high temp epoxy didn't hold, could of been poor prep but I gave up after 2x tries.

Keep us updated:drink:

Ajolives wrote

Broke my Valve cover cover a while back, so I JB welded the bracket today. They were looking tired so I shot them with some enamel paint because I wasn't paying attention; thought I grabbed matte. I'll rock them for a bit, may not be too bad of a look.

Lukaszsok7 wrote

Ajolives wrote

Broke my Valve cover cover a while back, so I JB welded the bracket today. They were looking tired so I shot them with some enamel paint because I wasn't paying attention; thought I grabbed matte. I'll rock them for a bit, may not be too bad of a look.

Good job they look awesome

Ajolives wrote

Thanks! Ended up putting a couple coats of matte clear to match the rest of the engine bay.

SoCalRPM wrote

Give it a go. I found that the pristine leaves more of an annoying residue than not. Some microfibers and warm water will do the trick for the final removal. They also add to the satisfaction when you see the water turn brown revealing how much gunk you pulled off.

Helmsman wrote

SoCalRPM wrote

Give it a go. I found that the pristine leaves more of an annoying residue than not. Some microfibers and warm water will do the trick for the final removal. They also add to the satisfaction when you see the water turn brown revealing how much gunk you pulled off.

Cheers mate, bucket of warm water and some damp micro sorted it to perfection...

irokwrx wrote

I had the day off so I got a chance to tune some speakers I replaced. I wish I could enjoy the sound system more often. When I am driving I am listening to that glorious V8 and the dreadful "DONG" that something is wrong. The low fuel dong gets me every time!