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What did you do to your E9 today?
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tdgray
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Still hard to do… I’m not happy with my back seats… gonna take another run at them before install.
I changed the oil in the E9 and E23 today. Had not changed either since @sfdon finished with each of them.
Not surprisingly, the E23's oil was considerably more 'used' than the E9's as I probably had 4 or 5 times the miles on the 7 compared to the Coupe.
With my knee still not well (and my back not being good either), I had help.
The fella doing the work for me could not get over how clean these cars were.
He used to work at the place I have my cars worked on and now has set up his own shop at his house (stand alone shop that is actually set up very well).
When he was at the original place, he worked on my F250, Escalade, 911, 740iL and the 728i (before that one went to Alameda).
He had never seen an E9 before - literally. My 728i is also the only E23 that he has ever seen. He's a young fella who is very good for what I want him to do (the basics) - probably about 28 years old. He is into Audi's and Sub's. But - he is happy to expand his horizons. LOL - I brought the oil and filters. He did the work.
He had his routine for safety checks and such for cars he has in for work on - He skipped that on the E9 and E23. LOL They were obviously in PERFECT shape (his words). Plus, I was in a hurry.
I'm set now for the next year or so.
Not surprisingly, the E23's oil was considerably more 'used' than the E9's as I probably had 4 or 5 times the miles on the 7 compared to the Coupe.
With my knee still not well (and my back not being good either), I had help.
The fella doing the work for me could not get over how clean these cars were.
He used to work at the place I have my cars worked on and now has set up his own shop at his house (stand alone shop that is actually set up very well).
When he was at the original place, he worked on my F250, Escalade, 911, 740iL and the 728i (before that one went to Alameda).
He had never seen an E9 before - literally. My 728i is also the only E23 that he has ever seen. He's a young fella who is very good for what I want him to do (the basics) - probably about 28 years old. He is into Audi's and Sub's. But - he is happy to expand his horizons. LOL - I brought the oil and filters. He did the work.
He had his routine for safety checks and such for cars he has in for work on - He skipped that on the E9 and E23. LOL They were obviously in PERFECT shape (his words). Plus, I was in a hurry.
I'm set now for the next year or so.
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Sorry for the late reply...
The paint on my 2000CS is now just over 7 years old. I have never polished the paint, only ever waxed it since the repaint. My paint/body man was over the top from prep to final wet sand and polish and the results speak for themselves. I do keep it as clean as possible with very minimal contact with any towel; I use only the softest, clean microfiber and a soft touch. I wax it often with Maguires Gold Class Carnauba (always been my favorite wax for single stage paints). I use Griot's Best of Show detail spray between deep cleanings. I live in Texas and that detailer can be applied in direct sunlight, which helps a lot.
Another key to clean paint is a good car cover. I bought a custom garage cover from a forum member, Dan Mooney (he doesn't appear to be active here, anymore but I know he's still around the Austin area). Having a garage cover REALLY helps keep the paint from getting contaminants imbedded into the paint. I highly recommend one.
This car has seen some miles, too. I don't take it out as often as I should, but it's been across the country on several jaunts. I just care for it as best as I can, considering all the blood, sweat, and tears put into it.
Thanks for the fine comments, this car never fails to attract attention. "Mister... WHAT is that??"
Ed Z
Way to go Ed! Kind of reminds me of the old tv ad...."This is your brain...This is your brain on drugs..."