I've Made A Huge Mistake! - BMW E30 325i Restoration
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 Published On Apr 21, 2023

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In this episode of Restore It, I realise that I've made a huge mistake with the two rear outer wheel arch panels. I also redo an old and very embarrassing attempt at butt welding from when I first started. And once all of the mistakes are sorted out, I continue making progress on the chassis.

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Timestamps:

00:00 - Intro
00:35 - The mistakes
02:12 - Refinishing a repair from the last episode
03:45 - Marking the inner wheel arch
04:46 - Redoing an old weld
05:00 - Making the new piece
06:32 - Welding in the new piece
07:57 - My secret weapon
10:37 - Finishing the welding
13:26 - Protecting the repair with primer
14:08 - Fixing the first huge mistake
15:51 - Stripping the panel down
19:35 - Removing all rust, paint, and undercoating
21:43 - Protecting the entire panel
22:30 - Fixing the second mistake Pt.1
23:28 - Welding in the kept piece
26:05 - Fixing the second mistake Pt.2
30:45 - Replacing a rusty area
31:39 - Making the new piece
33:47 - Welding in the new piece
35.28 - Outro + Test fitting the quarter panels

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