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UKDaveJ 
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 Topic: My highline is now 99% done! Pics
Posted: 16-August-2005 at 19:12 |
Hi guys,
Was away last week, but came back on Sunday & was able to collect my Highline! 
I'm very pleased with the completed work.
This was not a total refurb, 'just' replacing front wings, repainting
boot lid after repairing it on the lower seam & removing a quite
large dent, repairing/repainting rear spoiler, repairing/repainting
lower door edge (forget which one now.....), repairing/repainting
around rear number-plate lights, the 'infamous' Highline trap below the
numberplate, around the rear lights where the corrosion was pretty
advanced, replacing/repainting the sunroof panel (this caused major
anquish all round...).
All in all, quite alot of work.
The rear '635csi' badge was in a poor state, so at the moment the car is debadged - must admit I quite like it that way.
Also, the side stripes need to be done (later this week), although I rather like it without.......! Only still on the doors.
The number-plates are going to be replaced, these ones are pretty tatty.
Wheels to be refurbed very shortly.
A few pics for your delectation guys.
This work cost me 700.00 GBP all in, for which I am most pleased!! Bargain me thinks.
More pics to follow when I get the chance & have given the car a good wash & polish.
Dave
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 17-August-2005 at 05:19 |
The wings used were good second-hand ones I had sourced from another 6 owner, off a scrapper, some time ago. Originally they were for my green 635, but came into service for the Highline instead.
Once adequately prepped & painted they were fitted.
They were stone-chipped on the reverse, then given a rubberised/wax coating that should mean they last longer than the rest of the car........!!! Lots of regular hose-pipe'ing under the wings should help to ensure their longevity.
Dave
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eta.
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Posted: 17-August-2005 at 12:35 |
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Very nice. The wheel arch extensions look good.
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johnny318is
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Posted: 17-August-2005 at 13:54 |
Dave, where are you getting your stripes from?
$tealer wants £60.00 for a set for mine 
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Plymouth UK
96 E34 540i Individual
98 E39 523i SE
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 17-August-2005 at 14:56 |
 eta. wrote:
Very nice. The wheel arch extensions look good. |
Thanks!
They are standard on the Highline, but can hide rot........
Funny that the only one that had any rot was the off-side rear, usually
you'd expect the near-side to be the more likely side to be affected.
D
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 17-August-2005 at 14:58 |
johnny318is wrote:
Dave, where are you getting your stripes from?
$tealer wants �00 for a set for mine |
The guy who has done the work for me is getting them made up by a signwriter friend of his - in with the price.
If you look in the ylw pages or similar for signwriters you need one
that uses computer cutting, they can then make up just about anything
you want.
I'll ask how much if they weren't already in the price Johnny.
D 
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AndyS
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Posted: 17-August-2005 at 17:00 |
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My six is currently "de-striped" & I'm not sure whether to put them back on.
My originals were very faded so took them off. I got a new set to match from a local signwriter for less than £10.
See you at Gaydon Dave?
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AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. 
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 17-August-2005 at 17:39 |
AndyS wrote:
My six is currently "de-striped" & I'm not sure whether to put them back on.
My originals were very faded so took them off. I got a new set to match from a local signwriter for less than �
See you at Gaydon Dave?
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When is that Andy?
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 17-August-2005 at 17:43 |
Some better pics that I took today on a builder friends 'farm' - I think cars look much better when photographed on grass!
I reckon that if I can get the remaining stripes off the two doors easily that it will remain de-striped.
D
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eta.
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 10:45 |
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The 6 is such a good looking car.
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 12:34 |
Yep, I agree eta, the 6 is a classic shape - wonder if we'll all be
saying that about the current 6 when its in its twilight years?!
Stripes removed off the only two places where they were left - the
doors. Passenger door, doddle, came off practically in one go!
Drivers door, s
l o
w &n bsp; progress.........,
BUT, now off!! 
Just got to polish where I've removed the residue, hey presto - sorted!!
D 
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Horsetan
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 13:01 |
UKDaveJ wrote:
Yep, I agree eta, the 6 is a classic shape - wonder if we'll all be saying that about the current 6 when its in its twilight years?! |
Nah. People will be too occupied with sorting out the electronic problems to notice the E63/64's aesthetics
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chippeduk
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 13:10 |
dave, when can i pop round for a look at the car ?
and a cuppa ;)
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jayson@chippeduk.com
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Horsetan
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 17:40 |
chippeduk wrote:
dave, when can i pop round for a look at the car ?
and a cuppa ;)
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....and a gentle chat about a re-map? 
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chippeduk
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 17:45 |
your very sinical my horse 
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jayson@chippeduk.com
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Horsetan
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:20 |
chippeduk wrote:
your very sinical my horse |
...and you need to run your spell-check over the word "cynical"
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chippeduk
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:27 |
im a busy man
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jayson@chippeduk.com
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Horsetan
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:31 |
chippeduk wrote:
im a busy man |
....chasing bouncing cheques 
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UKDaveJ
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:33 |
Jay, I'll be in tomorrow afternoon if you want to pop round.
Give us a bell first, should be in after about 2pm - you've got my number I think. Might have to pop up to a mates in Dodford.
Drove past your place the other day as I queued down to the traffic
lights at the M42/Forest roundabout - you had a black Merc on your
drive, under a gazebo! Chipping it I guess!
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chippeduk
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Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:37 |
no mate, that was my merc and was having the zymol treatment.
im not normally into that kind of thing but its the best 250 quid i ever spent i reckon, the paint is like pure glass, you have to see the finish to beleive it.
can you pm me your number again mate.
id like to take some pics of the highline.
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My highline is now 99% done! Pics
