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Title: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: MAW73 on 09 March 2013, 18:45

With the crapy weather of late not really had a chance to give the 1ner a damn good clean.

So I set a side a couple of hours this afternoon to give her a good old 2 bucket wash.

Before..........

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(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/20130309_141710_zps201f6990.jpg)

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After............

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/20130309_160401_zpsb2d994ea.jpg)

(http://i868.photobucket.com/albums/ab242/WITHCOMBEM/20130309_160247_zps4c942acb.jpg)

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Title: Re: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: Jimble on 09 March 2013, 20:29

Lookin good mate, i hadn't seen it with the black kidneys, looks much better imo. 8)

Title: Re: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: Mr GTD on 09 March 2013, 21:25

Looking good Martin...the colour gets better everytime I see it!! :cool:

Title: Re: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: MAW73 on 09 March 2013, 22:08

Quote from: Mr GTD on 09 March 2013, 21:25

Looking good Martin...the colour gets better everytime I see it!! :cool:

Cheers buddy.

Title: Re: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: MAW73 on 09 March 2013, 22:10

Quote from: Jimble on 09 March 2013, 20:29

Lookin good mate, i hadn't seen it with the black kidneys, looks much better imo. 8)

Many thanks. The M Performance black gloss kidney grille was my first mod. Had it fitted at the dealers.

Title: Re: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: MAW73 on 09 March 2013, 22:14

Was horrified to find that the exhaust tips have corrosion pitting already. Now I wash the car fairly regularly and always include the exhuast which I polish and seal with meguiars Nxt.

My GTi exhaust tips where as good as new after 3 years. Shall see what the dealer has to say. Not good enough IMO.

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Title: Re: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: Dan J on 10 March 2013, 12:35

Looking good Martin, glad you are keeping ontop with regular washes ;) kidneys look great too.

Title: Re: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: MAW73 on 14 March 2013, 14:29

Quote from: Dan J on 10 March 2013, 12:35

Looking good Martin, glad you are keeping ontop with regular washes ;) kidneys look great too.

Cheers Dan. When the weather improves mate your have to pop round to check I'm keeping up your good work. Its a great excuse anyway for a beer and a natter!  :smiley: 

Title: Re: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: Dan J on 15 March 2013, 19:10

Quote from: MAW73 on 14 March 2013, 14:29

Quote from: Dan J on 10 March 2013, 12:35

Looking good Martin, glad you are keeping ontop with regular washes ;) kidneys look great too.

Cheers Dan. When the weather improves mate your have to pop round to check I'm keeping up your good work. Its a great excuse anyway for a beer and a natter!  :smiley: 

Will do mate ;) this cold weather is doing my nut now.

Title: Re: BMW F20 M Sport 125i - from dirty to clean
Post by: butler2.8i on 15 March 2013, 21:34

Cracking finish Martin, stunning colour