Has my trunk been repainted or Sloppy factory paint job

USCTROJANSFIGHTON · 04-13-2014, 01:37 PM

I've becoming a little more OCD about my vehicle...
This is the interior shot of trunk. It appears the paint stops a couple of cm on the inside of the trunk....and transition into this black paint or primer..

LeMan Blue.. E93

Is this normal? Can someone else confirm this in their car? Thanks
Normal or Sloppy BMW paint job...cutting cost...?

We all know some times some of the panels dont line up perfectly...straight from the factory..i.e. Rear bumper not perfectly flush with fender..or hood and front bumper gap...etc..etc.. orange peel...in new paint..etc..etc..

Clear Carfax and Autocheck...
If this car was in an accident...that require a new trunk....thats major damage that would shown up on Carfax/autocheck... Usually people dont pay out of pocket for major repair..

s85e90 · 04-13-2014, 01:57 PM

All BMW cars are like this. Check out under your hood as well. The underside of panels aren't finished like the exterior or jambs

fitchesbass · 04-18-2014, 09:57 AM

That looks normal - like said above, look under the hood too. BMW has been doing this for awhile now - my previous 2007 Z4MC was done in the same way from the factory.

LightWerkz · 04-18-2014, 10:26 AM

norm

USCTROJANSFIGHTON · 04-19-2014, 01:26 AM

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

///mawana · 04-19-2014, 01:33 AM

Not sure - looks like the bolts [especially in the first pic] have been removed before...

Vic311 · 04-19-2014, 02:04 AM

Run your fingers over the seams, as long as you don't feel a raised edge from tape lines, your good.

USCTROJANSFIGHTON · 04-19-2014, 03:52 PM

It seems rear bumper sit more flush with the rear fender panel on one side...vs...the other side. Is this normal?

I removed the tail lights on the RIGHT side...and the tab is not broken either.

Overspray on the bumper mounting bracket because the dealer autoshop did not remove the bumper to repaint a 3 inch scratch on the bumper.

I'm noticing alot of small stuff that I never notice before...Maybe I need to stop looking soo carefully..
hahahah

SilentAttack · 04-19-2014, 07:08 PM

Mine is the same way. I though to myself "why"?

s85e90 · 04-19-2014, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by usctrojansdent

It seems rear bumper sit more flush with the rear fender panel on one side...vs...the other side. Is this normal?

I removed the tail lights on the RIGHT side...and the tab is not broken either.

Overspray on the bumper mounting bracket because the dealer autoshop did not remove the bumper to repaint a 3 inch scratch on the bumper.

I'm noticing alot of small stuff that I never notice before...Maybe I need to stop looking soo carefully..
hahahah

Man. Just relax and enjoy the car

USCTROJANSFIGHTON · 04-19-2014, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s85e90

Man. Just relax and enjoy the car

hahah.. I'm trying dude. My OCD is kicking in on overdrive.

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USCTROJANSFIGHTON Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Car. Vrooom. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego,VEGAS,IRVINE,LA,MOON iTrader: (1)	Has my trunk been repainted or Sloppy factory paint job I've becoming a little more OCD about my vehicle... This is the interior shot of trunk. It appears the paint stops a couple of cm on the inside of the trunk....and transition into this black paint or primer.. LeMan Blue.. E93 Is this normal? Can someone else confirm this in their car? Thanks Normal or Sloppy BMW paint job...cutting cost...? We all know some times some of the panels dont line up perfectly...straight from the factory..i.e. Rear bumper not perfectly flush with fender..or hood and front bumper gap...etc..etc.. orange peel...in new paint..etc..etc.. Clear Carfax and Autocheck... If this car was in an accident...that require a new trunk....thats major damage that would shown up on Carfax/autocheck... Usually people dont pay out of pocket for major repair.. Attached Images Last edited by USCTROJANSFIGHTON; 04-13-2014 at 01:47 PM..
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s85e90 Brigadier General 192 Rep 3,633 Posts Drives: black e90 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: everywhere iTrader: (2)	All BMW cars are like this. Check out under your hood as well. The underside of panels aren't finished like the exterior or jambs
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fitchesbass Captain 40 Rep 969 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (2)	That looks normal - like said above, look under the hood too. BMW has been doing this for awhile now - my previous 2007 Z4MC was done in the same way from the factory. __________________ 911 Carrera project car Previous: E92 M3 ZHP - Sold E86 Z4M - Sold E36 M3 - Sold
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USCTROJANSFIGHTON Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Car. Vrooom. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego,VEGAS,IRVINE,LA,MOON iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the feedback everyone!
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///mawana Lieutenant 80 Rep 564 Posts Drives: e90 M3 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Prosper, TX iTrader: (0)	Not sure - looks like the bolts [especially in the first pic] have been removed before... __________________ 2015 K46 S1KRR 2008 E90 M3
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Vic311 Banned 42 Rep 1,463 Posts Drives: 2011 e92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Run your fingers over the seams, as long as you don't feel a raised edge from tape lines, your good.
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USCTROJANSFIGHTON Second Lieutenant 24 Rep 217 Posts Drives: Car. Vrooom. Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: San Diego,VEGAS,IRVINE,LA,MOON iTrader: (1)	Another questions for you guys It seems rear bumper sit more flush with the rear fender panel on one side...vs...the other side. Is this normal? I removed the tail lights on the RIGHT side...and the tab is not broken either. Overspray on the bumper mounting bracket because the dealer autoshop did not remove the bumper to repaint a 3 inch scratch on the bumper. I'm noticing alot of small stuff that I never notice before...Maybe I need to stop looking soo carefully.. hahahah Attached Images
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SilentAttack Lieutenant Colonel 163 Rep 1,790 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Jerez Black 6MT Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (0)	Mine is the same way. I though to myself "why"? __________________ Stupid Photobucket
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