Ok, so as it was such a nice day, i got round to a task i've been meaning to do fora long time! and now i am selling the car (), i wanted to get it looking as good as new.....
the petrol flap area was a bit grotty with leaves, dust and grime....yuk!
so first things first was to get the flap off and have a good root around with a rag dipped in meths. Then i took the flap and gave it a gentle scrub with a well known professional degreaser (fairy liquid and it turned out pretty good.
repeated with the petrol cap and flap "area"...
now time to replace the worn out stickers with some stock...
a spot of wax for good measure...
et voila!
the rubber is still a bit worn out but it looks much better than before.........oh, and i did change the clip back to the right way up after i realised it would not shut :
The car got a good clean too....
Clean you flap!
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I do this everytime i wash the car as if you notice the degradation on the bottom part of the rubber, this is caused by decomposing leaves and dirt.
Its not a major issue to replace, but obviously its another job to do!
Its not a major issue to replace, but obviously its another job to do!
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1996 E36 B3.2 Touring No:20 - 1 of 5 made
1997 E36 B3.2 Touring No:36 - 1 of 5 made
1999 E36 323 Sport Touring
2011 E92 D3 Bi-turbo no.246 (santorini blue)
2019 Fiat Fullback
2020 Mini Countryman SE (PHEV)
Alpina, BMW and Detailing Enthusiast
i've had the car for about 4 years now...the longest i have ever owned a car! it has been a real treat driving this car daily, but i need a change. i will be sure to let you guys know what is next on the horizon when i decidepaulbraden2010 wrote:Hi Atul
Why you selling?
You will regre it!
Regards
Paul