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Old 07-16-2011, 08:51 PM
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i just installed my radiator today and it really wasn't that bad once i figured out a few details.

i read the BMW TIS but it was too incredibly vague to be of much help.

so if anyone needs me to write up a DIY, just let me know and i'll provide details and specific steps. it took me 2.5 hours but i bet i could do it in an hour now.
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Sounds like you did pretty well all things considered. I spent more time than that washing my car today
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thanks man.

i wash my car in thirty minutes or less using a
foamaster foamaster
, a squeegee, and a good microfiber drying towel. i tell you that foamaster is worth it's weight in gold.
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I don't usually spend that much time washing my car but I decided to give it the Clay Bar and wax treatment today. It was over 100 degrees here today so I just took my sweet time.
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that wasn't too bad then. wash, clay, and wax for me is a good 2.5 hours.
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