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  • JdesignJ
    JdesignJ
    Jdesign
    wrote on last edited by
    #65

    Depends on the location and rigidity. In the past I have used 3M products and always have great results.  They have a few types depending on the material you are working with and a Mesh that helps a lot for larger repairs. 

    https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/collision-repair-us/applications/bumper-and-plastic-repair/

    https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/company-us/all-3m-products/~/All-3M-Products/Automotive/Automotive-Products/Plastic-Composite-Fiberglass-Repair/Plastic-Repair/?N=5002385+8709313+8710869+8711017+8711413+8716717+8743653+3294857497&rt=r3

    I have used filler products and bonding products depending on what I have on hand or the job im trying to complete. Panel Bond is insanely strong but might not be the best for the job, so be sure you know what you are using/working with first or you will be doing it again. Flexibility helps a lot vs. something strong and rigid. I repair my civic lip about 5-10 times a summer and replace it every year. There isn't a lip available for the bumper on my car, so right away the new one has to be sectioned and filled and I can tell you that with the wrong materials, it wont last longer than a few miles. 

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    • RekpointR
      RekpointR
      Rekpoint
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      #66

      Since I was impatient I bought 2 syringes of JBweld Plastic Bond. A set of Bondo spreaders and a can of overlypriced adhesion promotor.

      No place in town had mesh for the backside of the platic bond so I bought the adhesion promotor instead.

      I think it turned out pretty good. I taped the cracks together, Dremeled out the cracks, ruffed it up more with sand paper, wiped everything down with acetone sprayed the adhesion promotor and went to town.

      Please don't hate of my mini popsicle stick application.... [emoji14]

      Second pic is what the cracks look like now with the plastic bond on the backside.

      Tomorrow hopefully I'll start sanding down some of the ruff edges.

      Then it will hopefully be ready for a coat of the plastic bond on the outside to smooth it out even more.d8f33e80e3b5ac7814c15f814af59360.jpg9ba6654d643c5b43a3688ce7ca1bcf99.jpg

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      • RekpointR
        RekpointR
        Rekpoint
        wrote on last edited by
        #67

        I've been working on sanding the repairs down. Next will be alittle bit of touch up sanding then paint.e6c290ef59282dcfaff8b8626d0c74ba.jpg5040bca890c36973d3aa7ed7b31bdd6e.jpg1a671916a3eb7aefc3ebf8789d21f89b.jpg4c1509d18b28b70b412413d30c3619c0.jpg

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        • B
          B
          B C
          wrote on last edited by
          #68

          I will trade you the black paint from my e30 for the blue paint on your e36

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          • RekpointR
            RekpointR
            Rekpoint
            wrote on last edited by
            #69

            Snap said:

            I will trade you the black paint from my e30 for the blue paint on your e36

            I dooo like black. I wish it was that easy!

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            • RekpointR
              RekpointR
              Rekpoint
              wrote on last edited by
              #70

              So as it starts warming up I am going to need to be doing my shifter bushings/linkage. I will be dropping the exhaust and driveshaft so I can get to everything easier. As my exhaust is out I think I want to get a new exhaust.

              Does anyone know what a fair price on a Used Dinan Catback?

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              • EarlE
                EarlE
                Earl
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                #71

                FWIW, I would highly recommend a Rogue Engineering DMS

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                • RekpointR
                  RekpointR
                  Rekpoint
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #72

                  Earl said:

                  FWIW, I would highly recommend a Rogue Engineering DMS

                  Ill look into it!

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                  • RekpointR
                    RekpointR
                    Rekpoint
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #73

                    While doing my daily research turns out to really do any catback exhaust additions to the 323is, I need to get a 328 or m3 midsection. The 323is came with a modified 4 banger exhaust.

                    The more I know I guess. 

                    Hopefully my go to e36 still has the midpipe on it at the scrapyard.

                    Picture is not mine. Top is the 323is midsection, bottom is 328/m3.

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                    • RekpointR
                      RekpointR
                      Rekpoint
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #74

                      Buying some sick shit next week. Cant wait.

                      Figure out what 4 items I am getting and Ill give you a Very High Five!

                      Here are some hints  :

                      What has a Rare High Offset with 60 spokes in total?

                      What Item on an E36 has 3 pieces on each side and is black? 

                      Secondary Sound-System Steve D****?

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                      • B
                        B
                        B C
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #75

                        Steve Dicks

                        Sounds exciting!

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                        • EarlE
                          EarlE
                          Earl
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #76

                          Alpinas or alpina reps, Mtech side mouldings, and a Dinan exhaust

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                          • RekpointR
                            RekpointR
                            Rekpoint
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #77

                            Earl said:

                            Alpinas or alpina reps, Mtech side mouldings, and a Dinan exhaust

                            Z3 high offset style 32s, Alpinas are a close enough guess!

                            You get the High Five lol

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                            • JdesignJ
                              JdesignJ
                              Jdesign
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #78

                              Rekpoint said:

                              Z3 high offset style 32s,
                               

                              IDK if I would classify those as rare...

                              http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/32

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                              • m42b32M
                                m42b32M
                                m42b32
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #79

                                Maybe not 'rare' but still fairly difficult to find in 17"/E36 fitment, they're one of my favorite OEM wheel options!

                                1991 318is, 1991 318i, 2022 Bronco

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                                • RekpointR
                                  RekpointR
                                  Rekpoint
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #80

                                  Jdesign said:

                                  IDK if I would classify those as rare...

                                  http://www.bmwstylewheels.com/bmw/32

                                  m42b32 said:

                                  Maybe not 'rare' but still fairly difficult to find in 17"/E36 fitment, they're one of my favorite OEM wheel options!

                                  I guess we can call them Very Difficult to find.

                                  When you look up "Style 32 17x7.5 17x8.5 +41" on google the top site is Wibimmers.

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                                  • RekpointR
                                    RekpointR
                                    Rekpoint
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #81

                                    Anyway. I made a DIY clutch stop today.

                                    Just as simple as a 3/8 -16 x 1-1/2 Elevator Bolt, nut and chair foot grip thing.
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                                    • JdesignJ
                                      JdesignJ
                                      Jdesign
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #82

                                      Rekpoint said:

                                      I guess we can call them Very Difficult to find.

                                      When you look up "Style 32 17x7.5 17x8.5 +41" on google the top site is Wibimmers.

                                      Sorry for being technical technical technical :)

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                                      • B
                                        B
                                        B C
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #83

                                        What keeps the elevator bolt from just falling out? will you tack weld the nut to the floor/firewall?

                                        I was thinking about making one but haven't looked into it much yet.

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                                        • RekpointR
                                          RekpointR
                                          Rekpoint
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                                          #84

                                          Snap said:

                                          What keeps the elevator bolt from just falling out? will you tack weld the nut to the floor/firewall?
                                          I was thinking about making one but haven't looked into it much yet. 

                                          It literally just screws in. I could add some loctite but it should be fine for now.

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