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by spinny
Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:56 am
Forum: Other
Topic: garage floor 'pads'
Replies: 0
Views: 2991

garage floor 'pads'

Garage floor paint job complete. I'm now looking for some pads to place under both the wheels (temperature shield) and engine block (oil / grease). I've seen garage floor tiles for use under wheels, and also a ~8 x 10' rubber (?) mat beneath the whole car. Anyone have any ideas on what to consider, ...
by spinny
Wed Oct 04, 2017 9:47 am
Forum: Other
Topic: garage floor paint
Replies: 6
Views: 7774

Re: garage floor paint

Cleaned the floor again with Simple Green HD Pro. Simple Green rcmnded adding baking soda. Why? I found a YouTube video on garage floor prep pre-paint that suggested using a hi PH (alkaline) solution to remove oil. pH of water ~5, baking soda ~7. So I also added ammonia - Ph ~11. Took the oil right ...
by spinny
Thu Aug 03, 2017 6:08 pm
Forum: Other
Topic: garage floor paint
Replies: 6
Views: 7774

garage floor paint

Planning to finally paint the garage floor - 15 year old slab with typical engine block droppings and wheel smudge. Paint co instructions were to remove all the oil / stains before applying epoxy paint - even suggested using Simple Green HD to degrease. So after 4 tries, although now somewhat less v...
by spinny
Sun Nov 15, 2015 12:40 pm
Forum: 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39,E60/61,F07/10/11)
Topic: aFe air intake
Replies: 4
Views: 10174

Re: aFe air intake

No work, and waste of $$, apparently.
by spinny
Sun Jan 18, 2015 5:55 pm
Forum: 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39,E60/61,F07/10/11)
Topic: Recycle value of alloy wheels?
Replies: 3
Views: 6468

Re: Recycle value of alloy wheels?

I suppose that answers my Q on resale value of 5 16" from 2000
by spinny
Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:31 pm
Forum: 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39,E60/61,F07/10/11)
Topic: engine block wash
Replies: 3
Views: 7215

Could be a challenge getting the lowers / undercarriage with a brush. Do car washes still do under car clean?
by spinny
Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:23 am
Forum: 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39,E60/61,F07/10/11)
Topic: engine block wash
Replies: 3
Views: 7215

engine block wash

Trying to clean the block after years of grime and fluid leaks, and would like to wash the block. Hasn't been done in 10 years. Any advice? Anything to avoid? Power wash? Or just use sponge with soap and hose to rinse?
by spinny
Tue Jul 08, 2014 4:27 pm
Forum: 5 Series (E12, E28, E34, E39,E60/61,F07/10/11)
Topic: Floor mats
Replies: 2
Views: 5542

Floor mats

Any experience with replacing floor mats? BMW has no more for E39, and the alternatives are several.
by spinny
Tue May 06, 2014 2:50 pm
Forum: Club Meetings
Topic: New date: BMW NA Open House - June 7, 2014
Replies: 11
Views: 12651

Nevertheless, a time might be helpful.
by spinny
Wed Mar 26, 2014 4:24 pm
Forum: Club Meetings
Topic: NYAS
Replies: 18
Views: 20513

will be there in media day
by spinny
Fri Jun 14, 2013 10:59 pm
Forum: Club Meetings
Topic: PLEASE READ - June 14th - BMW CCA Open House at BMWNA HQ
Replies: 85
Views: 72150

I've been a member since 1979. The fact that you wouldn't let me participate tonite because I didn't / couldn't get a renwal membership card on time is absurd. I'm buying an Audi, and the club admins can go f**ck them selves.
by spinny
Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:55 pm
Forum: Club Meetings
Topic: PLEASE READ - June 14th - BMW CCA Open House at BMWNA HQ
Replies: 85
Views: 72150

Just got an change so I can attend. My membership has lapst, and I can not reactivate in time for new card. So can I not attend?
by spinny
Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:50 pm
Forum: NJBMWCCA Community
Topic: Dealer info
Replies: 0
Views: 2248

Dealer info

Any info on DZ Motors in Rahway?
by spinny
Sat Jun 08, 2013 7:56 am
Forum: Body and Interior
Topic: 528 2000 (E39) R Psngr Door
Replies: 0
Views: 3024

528 2000 (E39) R Psngr Door

Needed. All leads/help appreciated.