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by James_NUFC
Mon Aug 28, 2017 7:21 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Runningboards
Replies: 7
Views: 1277

Re: Runningboards

I've used wonder wheels, autosol and acetone. They are much better but under the naps(black rubber studs) I'm left with rings of very good condition aluminium where the rubber has protected it over the years. Ideally I want to bring the boards up to that level then seal them. I tried adding pictures ...
by James_NUFC
Sun Aug 27, 2017 7:33 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Runningboards
Replies: 7
Views: 1277

Runningboards

Autosol, wonder wheels, acetone, still can't bring them anywhere near the condition as the rings that are left under the rubber naps. Any suggestions? And any suggestions on a sealant once the boards are finished?

Cheers

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by James_NUFC
Tue Aug 08, 2017 10:23 am
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Auto box oil change
Replies: 10
Views: 1834

Re: Auto box oil change

had mine done 2 months ago along with oil cooler, car has 132k on the clock and garage believes it hadn't be done previously.

No problems so far  :)
by James_NUFC
Thu Apr 27, 2017 1:00 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Tinting windows
Replies: 25
Views: 3734

Re: Tinting windows

got mine done in 5% rears and back window for £150 in Hebburn Tyne and Wear.

Done a great job too.
by James_NUFC
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:59 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Need a part but not sure what it's called....
Replies: 3
Views: 905

Need a part but not sure what it's called....

The plastic surround...

What's it called? Have you got 1 spare?
by James_NUFC
Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:32 pm
Forum: General X5 Forum (E53 1st-gen, 2000-2006)
Topic: Wing mirror mounts
Replies: 3
Views: 930

Wing mirror mounts

Are these prone to rusting?

Been searching through the Internet and eBay trying to find good condition spares but not much look with very good condition 1's.
by James_NUFC
Sat Sep 03, 2016 10:26 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Purchased my first X5 today (e53)
Replies: 5
Views: 1622

Re: Purchased my first X5 today (e53)

[quote="Sanj"] :hi: Any plans for it? [/quote] Just been sourcing some bits on eBay, the wiper arms back and front have a little rust on so replacing them. The driver side wing mirror mount is bubbling so on the look out for a replacement for that and the passenger side wing mirror needs a colour ...
by James_NUFC
Wed Aug 24, 2016 8:16 pm
Forum: New members section
Topic: Purchased my first X5 today (e53)
Replies: 5
Views: 1622

Purchased my first X5 today (e53)

55 plate Diesel with 120k on the clock. Image