Scratched my front bumper!

2008e93M3lease · 03-26-2009, 09:07 PM

Hey guys, I was parking and got a compression scratch right on front of my M3 bumper. Can someone give me a ballpark estimate on how much this costs to fix professionally? I don't think the bumper is dented. The scratch isn't deep, but I definitely think it needs to be repainted (its large). Do I have to repaint the entire panel? How much does that cost on a Jerez black M3?Anyone have an idea?

1MOREMOD · 03-26-2009, 09:16 PM

i got a repaint quote yesterday for 350 for the front bumper and about 450 for the hood. Just thinking ahead with rock damage i already have. If they can fix just the area it will be under that i would say but might as well have them fill your reflector holes while your at it and get the whole thing repainted?

needspeed · 03-26-2009, 09:16 PM

Same thing happened to me. Might be a good time to swap out to a Euro bumper and get rid of the side markers.

See this thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...+bumper&page=2 .....Steve

RandyB · 03-27-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by 2008e93M3lease

Do I have to repaint the entire panel?

Most likely they will spray just enough base coat to cover the damaged area and blend it in to the surrounding area, and then shoot clear over the entire fascia. It will probably be in the $500-800 range. Sorry to hear about the damage. Good luck with the repair.

MrAdams · 03-27-2009, 01:30 PM

wow no pics...

Mighty M · 03-29-2009, 07:51 AM

I rubbed the left front side of the bumper on my garage door frame a couple of months ago. Only hit the plastic part. Looked ugly, but got it fixed for $200 at the BMW body shop. Not a big deal.

Big Windy · 03-29-2009, 08:51 AM

it is hard to say without looking at the scratch. do you have pics?

spyderco10 · 03-30-2009, 04:27 AM

somebody should invent a scratch proof bumper.

FStop7 · 03-30-2009, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderco10

somebody should invent a scratch proof bumper.

I think it was Saturn that did color impregnated plastic bumpers...

anyway, when I scratched my rear bumper cover it cost $525 for a full respray, using PPG paint. I got a quote that was lower, around $450, but the shop was much further away. But at least that gives you an idea of what to expect to pay.

SlammedR8 · 03-30-2009, 10:31 PM

i had my bumper painted AND FILLED the reflector holes for just over $500 bux. well worth it. dont spend 2 gs on a euro bumper!

JPH · 03-30-2009, 10:42 PM

old lady backed right into my front bumper in a parking garage....as I stood there and watched. anyway, $614 is what the insurance adjuster is going to give me (and body shop agreed to) to fill a small "crease" in the bumber (4 inches max, no paint scratch) with epoxy and then paint it. Separately it is going to cost $300 to replace the clear bra I had on the bumper.

in an unrelated story, an old lady in chicago died of mysterious causes this week...

montreal red · 03-31-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JPH

old lady backed right into my front bumper in a parking garage....as I stood there and watched. anyway, $614 is what the insurance adjuster is going to give me (and body shop agreed to) to fill a small "crease" in the bumber (4 inches max, no paint scratch) with epoxy and then paint it. Separately it is going to cost $300 to replace the clear bra I had on the bumper.

in an unrelated story, an old lady in chicago died of mysterious causes this week...

hmmm sounds fishy... better not be you having to do with the old lady's mysterious death... lol ! j/k

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2008e93M3lease Private First Class 20 Rep 119 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: miami, fl iTrader: (0)	Scratched my front bumper! Hey guys, I was parking and got a compression scratch right on front of my M3 bumper. Can someone give me a ballpark estimate on how much this costs to fix professionally? I don't think the bumper is dented. The scratch isn't deep, but I definitely think it needs to be repainted (its large). Do I have to repaint the entire panel? How much does that cost on a Jerez black M3?Anyone have an idea?
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1MOREMOD - 11817 Rep 23,187 Posts Drives: Race car-> Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: check your mirrors iTrader: (5)	i got a repaint quote yesterday for 350 for the front bumper and about 450 for the hood. Just thinking ahead with rock damage i already have. If they can fix just the area it will be under that i would say but might as well have them fill your reflector holes while your at it and get the whole thing repainted? __________________ 02 Tiag e46 M3\|6MT\|GC plates\|MCS c.o.\|GC bars\|GC race control arms\|GC bushings\|BW eng. & tran. mounts\|subframe kit\|BW race shifter\|BW Jaffster\|Euro header\|BW exhaust\|K&N c.a.i.\|Epic race tune\|Rouge pulleys\|Seibon CF hood\|CSL bumper\|apr gt 250 & splitter\|ST-40\|XR-2\|SS lines\|half cage\|Recaro profi\|Profi 2 harness\|BMWpedals\|BW studs\|
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needspeed First Lieutenant 10 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 10 X5 M/05 F430/12 CTS-V Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Middle of nowhere IOWA iTrader: (0)	Same thing happened to me. Might be a good time to swap out to a Euro bumper and get rid of the side markers. See this thread http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...+bumper&page=2 .....Steve __________________ 10 BMW X5 M Silverstone w/Black on Black interior - Loaded 12 CTS-V Coupe Thunder Gray - Loaded 13 Ford GT500 (650HP Priceless!!!!) as soon as can be delivered 05 F430 F1 - Giallo 08 BMW M3 Interlagos Blue Metallic - DCT (Traded)
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Mighty M First Lieutenant 25 Rep 304 Posts Drives: 08 M3 Jerez/FR Manual Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vienna, VA iTrader: (0)	I rubbed the left front side of the bumper on my garage door frame a couple of months ago. Only hit the plastic part. Looked ugly, but got it fixed for $200 at the BMW body shop. Not a big deal.
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Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	it is hard to say without looking at the scratch. do you have pics? __________________
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SlammedR8 Major General 521 Rep 5,483 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 40i/2020 R8 V10 Spyder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (2)	i had my bumper painted AND FILLED the reflector holes for just over $500 bux. well worth it. dont spend 2 gs on a euro bumper! __________________ Current: 2019 BMW X5 40i - Carbon Black/Tartufo Individual Leather 2020 Range Rover HSE - Black/Black 2020 Audi R8 V10 Performance Spyder 6MT - Ascari Blue/Black
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JPH Second Lieutenant 20 Rep 254 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	old lady backed right into my front bumper in a parking garage....as I stood there and watched. anyway, $614 is what the insurance adjuster is going to give me (and body shop agreed to) to fill a small "crease" in the bumber (4 inches max, no paint scratch) with epoxy and then paint it. Separately it is going to cost $300 to replace the clear bra I had on the bumper. in an unrelated story, an old lady in chicago died of mysterious causes this week...
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