M635 rocker cover restoration

Basic needs related to restoring a 6er including
Electronics, Bodywork, Welding, Painting, Engine Swap, etc
milroy
Posts: 36
Joined: Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:59 pm
Location: England, UK

Re: M635 rocker cover restoration

Post by milroy »

Thats great news, I will contact them soon!

Cheers Guido
User avatar
Finally6
Posts: 181
Joined: Sun Mar 10, 2013 6:01 pm
Location: Stafford, VA

Re: M635 rocker cover restoration

Post by Finally6 »

guido wrote:I've enjoyed reading Kos's thread very much: viewtopic.php?f=9&t=8230&hilit=in+the+family&start=75
It's prompted me to do the same and tidy up a few parts on my car, a M635, by powder coating/vapour blasting the following:
- rocker cover,
- power steering reservoir,
- airbox,
- ignition rail,
- scuttle panel cover for heater,
- inlet manifold/plenum,
- front and rear light surrounds,
- top of front screen motor,
- any other parts that I find that can be done eg brackets etc,

I'm just looking to tidy the car up cosmetically. Can anyone offer any pointers on what needs replacing at the same time as removing parts to be cleaned/painted?
For example, should I fit a new rocker cover gasket or can I reuse the one that comes off?
Can the ignition leads be removed from the rail?

Any other advice greatly appreciated - thanks.
Do you have before and after pictures??
Northern VA, I-95 drone...
RHD 81 635
02 530i
00 528iT
91 535i
User avatar
JCS
Posts: 999
Joined: Wed Sep 22, 2010 11:06 pm
Location: Santa Ana, California, USA

Re: M635 rocker cover restoration

Post by JCS »

Milroy,

I taped off my raised lettering, I also cut around the lettering with a razor blade.
Before spraying a High Temp Black Crinkle Finish.
I baked it in the oven at 250 deg, for 30 min.
Removed the tape, and block sanded the lettering, with up to 2000 grit.
I do not show a photo after block sanding,
IMG_0337.JPG
IMG_0338.JPG
IMG_0339.JPG
IMG_0340.JPG
Best,
Jay
'88 M6, Red/Tan
My NEW Website https://www.jaysbmwparts.com/
Post Reply