monty23psk

[monty23psk]

Started to work on the front panels. Removed the driver panel to replace my plastic latch and also window motor as it has frozen. Job for each was easy. I also attached the insulation like I did to the rear panels. I have new BMW OEM trimming foil to cover the door for moisture. I still have the vinyl insuation that attaches to the door panel. I am going to see if my car has the key lock cynlinder heater and also waiting on a rubber grommet for the latch rod as it vibrates and rattles the whole time.  I will also clean the metal and the inside as it is dusty which you can tell in the pic. Here is the pic of how it is so far:

[monty23psk]

I just applied the sound insulation to the outside panel of the innter door. I decided to leave the big holes open as I still need to have it functional to access items inside doors plus leaving the nuts been seen. Since I don't have speakers attached to the doors, I have no need. This is to keep the road noise out. I also got myself a pair of tweeter pods in mint condition. Mine had the metal tabs broken off and I removed the old OEM tweeters to re-glue my MB Quarts. The boiling water trick works to remove the old tweeters. It just leave the plastic with a light fade. I then applied 2 light coats of my match OEM trim paint. I didnt take pictures because everyone knows what they look like. You can see it with the picture of the insulation below.

[monty23psk]

Today I decided to plast the trimming foil on the door, or to other, the moisture block see through material that goes on the door.

Here is how I got it from BMW. Took 2 months as it was backorder from Germany. One roll will door 2 doors from what they said, but looks like it can do a whole 4 door car. At least I will have spare. The is self adhevsive and clear, compared to the yellowish tint you see on a 20-year old car. It can be re-used. Hopfully tomorrow I can pick up the door panel foam so I can finish this door. Will also his the arm rest and map pocket with a coat or two of the trim paint.



On the door, but very clear so took a close up shot.

[monty23psk]

I got time this weekend to work on my driver door panel. Here is a pic of the panel with the new foam and then me working on it. Small teaser. I need to touch up the armrest and map pocket with my OEM trim paint. Then I can install it and work on the otherside.

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I thought I had posted a pic of the rear seat completed. Will post it tomorrow.

[monty23psk]

Here is a pic of the rear area all done. Need to give the rear section carpet another coat as I wanted to go easy to test it out. Everything is much darker as the camera flash lightens it up. I also received my micro suede headliner from Kevin and some extra piece so i can cover the sunroof visor panel like I did the rear deck. Thanks Kevin.



Here is the headliner. Can't really tell from the pic but very goo quality. Will try to install it prior to painting car and worst case is while I prep it for paint as I will remove the glass prior to painting.

[monty23psk]

I was going to install the driver door panel last week, but the day before, my lock cylinder decided to break. I was only able to lock and not unlock. The spring and little arm broke off. I ordered the BMW rebuild kit, had to wait 4 days and using some online procedures, I got it back together to keep using my key. Took about an hour as I was taking time and lube made everything slippery. But after putting it together, my key, which was original, would sometimes not work. After looking at things and almost taking it apart again, I decide to get my BMW spare which was a copy that was done about 7 years ago when my sister had the car. The key was actually about 2mm longer. After inspection, the tip had dulled out over the years on the original BMW key and was not able to reach the last new tumbler in the cylinder. So if you have lock issues, check you key also. Here is a picture, not the best, of the new cylinder. Second is the pic of the keys and you can see the tip. I hope to install the new panel after work as I need to touch up the arm handle. Already did the map pocket.

[monty23psk]

Well this weekend the wifey let me have the whole weekend before the holidays takes our time and then our first newborn gets here in Feb.

I finished the driver door panel, a little harder than I thought to recover as it is much bigger than the rears.



I then started to remove the carpet so I can try to have it back in the car with a new color. Here are pics of the removal. I ended up cutting around the AC box. Also you can see how dirty and stained my gray carpet is. I will end up using the Colorond product, color black,  which I used for the rear section under the rear seat. I have 2 cans and hope that it will be enough since I am going from gray to black.





I then saw somehting I found under my e28 m5 a few years back, RUST around the accelerator pedal. Other than that, nice, red and clean. I then decided to treat it like I did my battery box with POR-15 rust care. Here a few pics of the progress. I need it to dry fully to do the insulation on the driver side, so will complete that tomorrow. I ordered a new gas pedal as mine was warped due to the rust. I did do the passenger side insulation with Peel and Seal from Lowes. That stuff is great.

[issabmw]

Very nice work. Looks amazing.

[issabmw]

How is the road noise with the insulation on the floor now?

What is it made of and how much weight do you think you're adding on with the whole car done?

[YetiX]

I'll be doing this in a couple of weekends so it's good to see someone else doing it first.  I got some other sound deadening stuff but will be doing that when I swap out my interior.  Any advice on the insulation?

[monty23psk]

How is the road noise with the insulation on the floor now?

What is it made of and how much weight do you think you're adding on with the whole car done?

Thanks...I haven't driven it since I am waiting for the paint to dry. I know that adding it to the driver door, inside rear panels, under rear seat made a huge difference. My buddy with an e30, 318is, got in and when I closed the doors, he stated it was so quiet, like in a sound booth. I have used 2 full rolls so far, and I believe each roll is like 10 lbs, so 20 lbs so far, maybe 25 max.

[monty23psk]

I'll be doing this in a couple of weekends so it's good to see someone else doing it first.  I got some other sound deadening stuff but will be doing that when I swap out my interior.  Any advice on the insulation?

Cool. Well the insulation on my carpet is attached. The stuff I am using is for roofs so it gives it a little more insulation. I am hitting the foam under the carpet with a heat gun to make sure it is completely dry. I have replaced other insulation items, like the cloth behind the rear seat.

[YetiX]

Cool. Well the insulation on my carpet is attached. The stuff I am using is for roofs so it gives it a little more insulation. I am hitting the foam under the carpet with a heat gun to make sure it is completely dry. I have replaced other insulation items, like the cloth behind the rear seat.

I've got RAAM Mat per recommendations of Blunt.  I also got the carpet/fabric stuff too so I'm hoping it'll really quiet things down.  Have you driven your car with the insulation yet? How's it work?

[monty23psk]

I've got RAAM Mat per recommendations of Blunt.  I also got the carpet/fabric stuff too so I'm hoping it'll really quiet things down.  Have you driven your car with the insulation yet? How's it work?

I heard that stuff is good, but expensive. Peel and seal is about $20 a roll and 3 rolls is going to do my whole car. I kept all the nuts and holes open to keep it functional. Lots of people cover everything and if you need to get behind it, it might be a pain in the future as it cooks in. When you say carpet/fabric stuff, what exactly you taling about.

I will drive it later today as I am currently doing the driver side now with the peel and seal.