Z'd the bimmer

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vdubrick

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Since the weather is getting better here, I thought it's about time to Z my car.



Here is a picture :



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Other pics :



http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020002.jpg

http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020003.jpg

http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020007.jpg

http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020008.jpg

http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020009.jpg

http://erikli-hamburg.bei.t-online.de/06020011.jpg



My next project is to top it with carnauba :)
 
Thanks a lot.



@KenLee



Where did you get Klasse from , if I may ask, your sig says you're from Belgium ? I couldn't find Klasse here in Germany, since it's suppose to be produced in Germany, but not avail in the market.
 
Nice pics Deckard. Your bimmer has always been one of my personal favorites, I love the chrome accents on the door handles and on the rest of the car. It really makes it stand out without being too flashy. :xyxthumbs
 
ShowroomLincoln said:
Nice pics Deckard. Your bimmer has always been one of my personal favorites, I love the chrome accents on the door handles and on the rest of the car. It really makes it stand out without being too flashy. :xyxthumbs
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Thanks SL.



For better results and a good prep, I've searched the whole Europe for a PC, but no avail.



Finally, I've found a random orbital from Festo (a german brand) which is about $390, lots of $$$, but it's a state-of-the-art machine. It's the first thing in my must-have-buy list :)
 
Deckard,



I buy products in the US. I live in Belgiumbut I receive US postal service and can order via internet at US shipping rates.



I have some product available for trade if you are interested.



KL
 
You know, I believe you can obtain a US spec PC for a lot less money if you can find someone to ship it to you.



I'm sure you've read the posts where people have purchased PC's here in the states for US$109 plus sales tax. I went to www.ups.com and calculated shipping costs from the US to Hamburg and it came out to US$113 for UPS Expedited (5 days) shipping and US$122 for Express (1-2 days) shipping. That's about half price of the buffer you found at home.



Of course a US buffer runs on 110VAC so you will need an adapter. But it still may be worth it to save $100+.



For $390 you can get a PC, a bunch of pads, a variety of polishes, more Zaino, etc etc.........
 
bretfraz,



thanks for the heads up.



I do have some friends in the USA. I may get in touch with them. The calculation you made makes sense. And with $100 I can order some more stuff to be used with the PC :D



Thanks again.



BTW, Happy Birthday !
 
thats a beautiful bimmer! which model is it, I didn't notice in any of the pics? I'm sure its probably different than those we see here in the states regularly by some.....
 
Deckard,



to run the 110V appliances here in Europe you will need a transformer (not simply an adapter).



depending on the wattage of the appliance youwill need a specific size Transformer. A 300W transformers usually runs between $120-$150 US Dollars. You can buy used ones alsobut you will run the risk of it not meeting the standards. you're risk.



KL
 
Hi, Deckard,



For a PC you need a transformer that has a 500VA performance (120Volt x 3.7Amp = 444VA , but standart is 500VA)



I called for pricing here (Gent) and such a transfo would cost me 290€!!!.:scared



This week-end I saw a random orbital sander-polisher from Bosh , about 190€ with velcro and one white buffing-waxing pad.

I'm gaining info on that one.



Great beamer , and thanks again for introducing me to the Z-sytem.:xyxthumbs



Christiaan
 
Christiaan,



If you get further info on the Bosch orbital, I'd be glad if you would inform me.



And you're welcome :)



Deckard
 
ny888 said:
Deckard,



Absolutely beautiful.



Z-2 or Z-5 ? how many coats ?
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Thanks.



only Z-5. first coat since December 2001. Actually, I used Z2 only once and found out that Z5's swirl-hiding properties are better than Z2's.



But just for fun, I'll put one coat of Z2 this week.
 
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