Re: My 2000 ///M is chippin like crazy (archive)

: If you are anal bout gettin chips, don't take it on the highway.
: : I remember reading some posts on fuel guage/sensor problems. After the third fill up, I noticed the fuel guage dropped to empty and then shot back to full. This happenend a few times. Is this a faulty sensor? Is it common? Does a replacement sensor fix the problem or does it usually reoccur? Finally, is it only a problem on a full tank?
: : A question on paint. I have a 2000 estoril blue M. Does anyone know if the paint is improved on the 2000 models? I have no chips yet after 500 miles but I haven't had it on the highway much yet. Thanks.

I have a triple blue M Roadster 2000. I have got a couple of very small chips on hood. I highly reccommend you get the rear fender guards
that are MZ3.Net.

Because of environmental etc. concerns, a lot of paint is now water based. It is natuarlly softer. I keep the finished well waxed with zymol z3 wax, at least monthly (doesn't take long and cool to apply with the heat from your hands (no applicator). I also stay back from traffic as much as I can, especially trucks - most of my driving during the week is highway. I would never use a front end protector "bra" or the clear protectors (they yellow and you can see them.)

Good driving.

Hpower

Follow Ups:

Wax does not reduce chippin. /// 13:26 6/19/2000 (1)
- Wax helps - but not birds chippen HPower 13:02 6/21/2000 (0)

[ Follow Ups ] [ Z3 Message Board ] [ Msg. Board FAQ ]

Questions, comments, or problems, please visit the Roadfly help desk.