attention all scratch gurus

abugiacomo · 03-26-2012, 12:27 PM

crappy pic i know, but i wanted to get the opinion of any scratch/paint gurus out there and see what my best course of action might be...the scratches are def deep enough to catch my fingernail (for example)...i obviously don't want to cut corners with the repair, but i'm hoping i can avoid a respray of the entire bumper...

anyway, check it out and let me know what you think...in addition to what to do, recommendations on where to do it would also be appreciated...thanks in advance!

kmarei · 03-26-2012, 12:51 PM

weird
i have the same colour car (le mans?) and i have almost the same exact scratch, in the same location!
only way i can see to fix this is a bumper respray
bmw of fairax have a bumper special
$400 to repaint any bumper, including all supplies etc

mdosu · 03-26-2012, 02:01 PM

It's through clear coat and paint. this may require very little mold filling and a respray. I've been quoted in the $600 range for such a job at a 3rd party shop. I say, let it go, unless you have a super low deductible and it really bothers you.

good luck

Raja Ventureshield · 03-26-2012, 02:21 PM

It's too deep. Only respray can repair it. However, they maybe able to respray a particular section and blend it.

kmarei · 03-26-2012, 07:31 PM

I used BMW of FAIRFAX on an 08 MR
I had backed into a stupid bush, and it scratched the bumper, straight through the paint.
And they did a great job
I just have to get off my ass and take the car to them

Can't find a better deal than $400 at BMw dealer

pseto · 03-26-2012, 08:01 PM

was Wolverine looking for you? lol

good luck on getting it fixed

chris s · 03-26-2012, 08:26 PM

Respray is the only way!

k3silk · 03-26-2012, 08:32 PM

Im going to do a respray is this a special deal or normal price there? I will also be getting a clear bra

kmarei · 03-26-2012, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k3silk

Im going to do a respray is this a special deal or normal price there? I will also be getting a clear bra

It's a special
But they've had it for ages

http://www.bmwoffairfax.com/specials/bodyshop.htm

huyner328 · 03-27-2012, 02:16 AM

https://www.facebook.com/pages/South...47484205320103

Highly recommend this shop. State of the art paint booth and phenomenal service. Fairly new so pricing is relatively competitive while they get their brand out there.

abugiacomo · 03-27-2012, 09:31 AM

thanks guys...looks like a respray is the only feasible option...$400 seems pretty good, although the whole thing still kinda sucks...in less than one year of ownership of this car i'll have; 1) repaired/repainted my hood, 2) replaced my windshield, 3) had two tire punctures (thankfully, both have been patchable), and 4) now have to respray my rear bumper...i think what happens is every time i'm contemplating a mod, one of these unexpected money drains comes up...maybe it's some sort of sign...either way, it's pretty awesome...

toan414 · 03-27-2012, 10:27 AM

Its a never ending cycle. I learned from my 335i to stop being anal about every scratch and dent and rock chips. After a few years of it, I just got tired out from worrying to keep my car in perfect shape. Only was that was possible was to not drive it, but then there is no point of owning it.

If it bothers you, respray it. Knowing that something else will eventually happen and this process will repeat. As much as you can try to prevent it, Murphy's Law always win. Bumpers are meant to be scratch up.

I would leave it in there since its on the bumper. If people ask, say you got those scratches when you saw a shopping cart about to run over a toddler and you moved your car to block the way and saved that kid's life.

kmarei · 03-27-2012, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by toan414

If people ask, say you got those scratches when you saw a shopping cart about to run over a toddler and you moved your car to block the way and saved that kid's life.

the shopping cart was actually filled with puppies

Nine · 03-27-2012, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmarei

weird
i have the same colour car (le mans?) and i have almost the same exact scratch, in the same location!
only way i can see to fix this is a bumper respray
bmw of fairax have a bumper special
$400 to repaint any bumper, including all supplies etc

How long does it typically take?

kmarei · 03-27-2012, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nine

How long does it typically take?

Last time I dropped it off on my way to work 9:30ish am
Picked it up the next day at lunchtime

03-26-2012, 12:27 PM	#1
abugiacomo First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 e90 /// Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: vienna va Posts: 364 iTrader: (2)	attention all scratch gurus crappy pic i know, but i wanted to get the opinion of any scratch/paint gurus out there and see what my best course of action might be...the scratches are def deep enough to catch my fingernail (for example)...i obviously don't want to cut corners with the repair, but i'm hoping i can avoid a respray of the entire bumper... anyway, check it out and let me know what you think...in addition to what to do, recommendations on where to do it would also be appreciated...thanks in advance! Attached Images __________________ 2009 (e90) m3 <- 2010 (b8) s4 <- 1997 (e36) m3 sedan <- 2006 (987) cayman s <- 2005 (e46) m3 <- 2003 (986) boxster s <- 2001 (e46) 330ci...all sold ...
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03-26-2012, 12:51 PM	#2
kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,033 iTrader: (32)	weird i have the same colour car (le mans?) and i have almost the same exact scratch, in the same location! only way i can see to fix this is a bumper respray bmw of fairax have a bumper special $400 to repaint any bumper, including all supplies etc __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

03-26-2012, 02:01 PM	#3
mdosu Help! Can't decide btw MW & AW, 1st world problems Drives: 2008.99989 SSII E90 "Civic" Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 5,887 iTrader: (4)	It's through clear coat and paint. this may require very little mold filling and a respray. I've been quoted in the $600 range for such a job at a 3rd party shop. I say, let it go, unless you have a super low deductible and it really bothers you. good luck __________________ Yes, that's a xmas tree in my trunk

03-26-2012, 07:31 PM	#5
kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,033 iTrader: (32)	I used BMW of FAIRFAX on an 08 MR I had backed into a stupid bush, and it scratched the bumper, straight through the paint. And they did a great job I just have to get off my ass and take the car to them Can't find a better deal than $400 at BMw dealer __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

03-26-2012, 08:01 PM	#6
pseto Major General Drives: M3 E92 ZCP, M Roadster, X5 4.4 Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 6,087 iTrader: (4)	was Wolverine looking for you? lol good luck on getting it fixed __________________ Paul Seto - BMW Car Club of America National Capital Chapter (MD/DC/NoVA), President & Social Chairman Become a BMW CCA member & reference my member# 339225 Join our NCC Facebook Page

03-26-2012, 02:21 PM	#4
Raja Ventureshield Brigadier General Drives: BMW M3 coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 4,548 iTrader: (6)	It's too deep. Only respray can repair it. However, they maybe able to respray a particular section and blend it.

03-26-2012, 08:26 PM	#7
chris s Brigadier General Drives: 2012 e92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New York Posts: 4,557 iTrader: (8)	Respray is the only way! __________________ 2012 MR e92 M3 DCT, fully loaded... ESS NA V2 Tune, Akra/Challenge Sport, KW Sleeve, OEM GTS rims, Volk TE37 SLs 2008 e92 M3 Coupe 6MT \| AW/BLK Extended...SOLD!

03-26-2012, 08:32 PM	#8
k3silk Lieutenant Drives: 08 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: MD Posts: 502 iTrader: (3)	Im going to do a respray is this a special deal or normal price there? I will also be getting a clear bra __________________ AW e92///M3

03-27-2012, 02:16 AM	#10
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03-27-2012, 09:31 AM	#11
abugiacomo First Lieutenant Drives: 2011 e90 /// Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: vienna va Posts: 364 iTrader: (2)	thanks guys...looks like a respray is the only feasible option...$400 seems pretty good, although the whole thing still kinda sucks...in less than one year of ownership of this car i'll have; 1) repaired/repainted my hood, 2) replaced my windshield, 3) had two tire punctures (thankfully, both have been patchable), and 4) now have to respray my rear bumper...i think what happens is every time i'm contemplating a mod, one of these unexpected money drains comes up...maybe it's some sort of sign...either way, it's pretty awesome... __________________ 2009 (e90) m3 <- 2010 (b8) s4 <- 1997 (e36) m3 sedan <- 2006 (987) cayman s <- 2005 (e46) m3 <- 2003 (986) boxster s <- 2001 (e46) 330ci...all sold ...

03-27-2012, 10:27 AM	#12
toan414 Private First Class Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 193 iTrader: (1)	Its a never ending cycle. I learned from my 335i to stop being anal about every scratch and dent and rock chips. After a few years of it, I just got tired out from worrying to keep my car in perfect shape. Only was that was possible was to not drive it, but then there is no point of owning it. If it bothers you, respray it. Knowing that something else will eventually happen and this process will repeat. As much as you can try to prevent it, Murphy's Law always win. Bumpers are meant to be scratch up. I would leave it in there since its on the bumper. If people ask, say you got those scratches when you saw a shopping cart about to run over a toddler and you moved your car to block the way and saved that kid's life.

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