M5 cleaned

[broster@JAM-Sport]

Decided it was about time the M5 got some wax on it, previous owner wasnt big on polish so the paint needed a bit of love, going to have some paint work done in the new year and ill have it mopped after, but for now a customer took offence to the state of the car and agreed to give it some love.
Im not massive for detailing but i do appreciate a clean car, he clayed it then gave it two coats of wax. Really brings the colour out!
anyway:
before:

after:

before:

after:

and before:

after:

looks loads better now, still need to find some genuine wheels, and im not sure on the black grills yet.....
:wave:

 

[Christopher]

The wheels ruin it at the moment, I'm glad you're changing them!

Looks great. Heroic cars.

 

[broster@JAM-Sport]

yeah wheels are a let done, will wait till the new year and hunt some genuine ones.

 

[cat171]

The wheels ruin it at the moment, I'm glad you're changing them!

Looks great. Heroic cars.

I was just going to mention the wheels, yep not my thing either.
As it's all in hand though, happy days.

I love these barges, so good for the money

 

[Slammed172]

Bit of a change in car, looks pretty epic though.

Agree with the wheel comments.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Those wheels hurt my eyes.

M5 = epic though

 

[R20 CWH]

what are those wheels anyway? look wrong offset.

Id get some alpina jobbies on it.

Do totally love these big time

 

[JD]

Lol at my thinking the wheels had been refurbed in grey/anthra!

Looks great, one of the many BMs I have to own at some point!

 

[broster@JAM-Sport]

e60 m5 replicas or something, they use the proper size tyres, but i do think the offset is wrong. pics of alpina wheels???

 

[cat171]

Don't get Alpina wheels, they look awful !

 

[Sir_Dave]

 

[Englebert]

Was going to search for that image! LMs are epic.

 

[broster@JAM-Sport]

looks like im saving for some LM's then! thats awesome!

 

[MikeyK18]

Got Wood!!

 

[Alan]

Love the V8 M5...tho as above the wheels ruin it!!

 

[Christopher]

Yeah, they're E60 replicas. Completely wrong offset though, as the OEM's would be proud of the arches.

BBS LM's are tenty. :approve:

 

[Ian_182]

Those LM's look brill on that one.

 

[The_Pirate]

Love that, so much car for the money aswell!

Dare i suggest a set of aftermarket rims on this (Rays/Volks/Advan etc?)

Can be made to look absolutley stunning

 

[hughesclio]

lms are my favorite wheels and transform the look of the m5 im seriously considering selling my genuine csl rims for a set of lms mmmmmmmmm

 

[cat171]

I think that LM's really suit it, to me they are hit & miss on cars, I like them on this though.

 

[Ant1]

You think yours was dirty lol you wanna see mine!

Looks really nice! Might want to check your rear door seals for leaks as your rear windows have misted up. Common fault.

 

[broster@JAM-Sport]

yeah rear door seals are leaking, new seals?

its back to being covered in dirt again, trip to london on friday and back this afternoon, salt galore!

 

[Ali]

Jesus it looks divine on the LM's!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Ant1]

yeah rear door seals are leaking, new seals?

its back to being covered in dirt again, trip to london on friday and back this afternoon, salt galore!

It's the vapor seals behind the door cards. Pop the door card off and there will be a huge piece of plastic film covering the entire door. You will see the damage where the silicone has worn along the bottom. Clean off all the crap and re-seal. Job done!

 

[broster@JAM-Sport]

job for next week along with changing the thermostat. just looked it up on m5board looks pretty straight forward.

 

[Ant1]

job for next week along with changing the thermostat. just looked it up on m5board looks pretty straight forward.

Pretty simple for sure. Just give them time to seal before you whip the door card back on. What issues are you getting with the Thermostat?

 

[broster@JAM-Sport]

Stuck open, doesn't warm up on a long run, gauge stays on the first notch, another really common thing, no major task!

 

[mitch@evolution]

too right LMS rock, love mine,