My highline is now 99% done! Pics
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Printed Date: 24-June-2024 at 13:37
Topic: My highline is now 99% done! Pics
Posted By: UKDaveJ
Subject: My highline is now 99% done! Pics
Date Posted: 16-August-2005 at 19:12
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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    ------------- My 635's.  
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Posted By: UKDaveJ
Date Posted: 17-August-2005 at 05:19
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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 ------------- My 635's.
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Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 17-August-2005 at 12:35
| Very nice. The wheel arch extensions look good. |
Posted By: johnny318is
Date Posted: 17-August-2005 at 13:54
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Dave, where are you getting your stripes from?
$tealer wants £60.00 for a set for mine  ------------- John Plymouth UK 96 E34 540i Individual 98 E39 523i SE 01 Renaultsport Clio 172 |
Posted By: UKDaveJ
Date Posted: 17-August-2005 at 14:56
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 ------------- My 635's.
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eta. wrote:Posted By: UKDaveJ
Date Posted: 17-August-2005 at 14:58
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  ------------- My 635's.
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Posted By: AndyS
Date 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? ------------- AndyS Live each day as if it's your last - one day it will be. http://www.photostick.co.uk/view-933_BaurSig1.jpg" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: UKDaveJ
Date Posted: 17-August-2005 at 17:39
When is that Andy? ------------- My 635's.
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Posted By: UKDaveJ
Date Posted: 17-August-2005 at 17:43
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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    ------------- My 635's.
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Posted By: eta.
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 10:45
| The 6 is such a good looking car. |
Posted By: UKDaveJ
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 12:34
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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  ------------- My 635's.
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Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 13:01
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Nah. People will be too occupied with sorting out the electronic problems to notice the E63/64's aesthetics -------------   
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Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 13:10
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dave, when can i pop round for a look at the car ? and a cuppa ;) ------------- 
jayson@chippeduk.com www.chippeduk.com 07815-501867 - 01527-579345 |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 17:40
....and a gentle chat about a re-map? -------------
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Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 17:45
your very sinical my horse  -------------
jayson@chippeduk.com www.chippeduk.com 07815-501867 - 01527-579345 |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:20
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...and you need to run your spell-check over the word "cynical" -------------
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Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:27
im a busy man  -------------
jayson@chippeduk.com www.chippeduk.com 07815-501867 - 01527-579345 |
Posted By: Horsetan
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:31
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....chasing bouncing cheques -------------
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Posted By: UKDaveJ
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:33
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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! D ------------- My 635's.
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Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:37
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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. -------------
jayson@chippeduk.com www.chippeduk.com 07815-501867 - 01527-579345 |
Posted By: UKDaveJ
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:44
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Pm sent jay. Nice merc btw! D ------------- My 635's.
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Posted By: chippeduk
Date Posted: 18-August-2005 at 18:49
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its lovely to drive. just needs leather though. -------------
jayson@chippeduk.com www.chippeduk.com 07815-501867 - 01527-579345 |