Frozen Paint - Has anyone had to repaint?

[lsal]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Any chance you have a pic of the scratch for second opinions here?

I ask because you may want to just hold off on re-painting since you aren't wrapping it... You're likely to get more nicks along the way, and might as well save the cost of repainting until you decide to sell (if ever). At least, that's what I would do.

I'll post a pic tomorrow if I can - It's really small (1/5" x 0"), and I plan to hold off on repainting, as you said, until I get a critical mass, since I'm in fact not going to wrap.

[lsal]

Originally Posted by Tanz_S65

I remember watching a Drive Clean episode where he interviewed BMW NA M body expert who explained maintenance on frozen paint and the skill/process in repainting frozen paints. Good video to show why it costs more and why you want someone who knows what they're doing.

www.ammonyc.com/detailing/bmw-frozen-paint/

Hope that helps you get the job done right

Yeah, I saw that... Interesting, but not terribly informative on what to actually do to keep the look. It was more along the lines of what not to do + stuttering when the repaint issue came up.

But it looks so good! Not trying to justify the price or anything, just enjoying myself

[lsal]

Originally Posted by ///Matt.BLU

the thing about frozen paint is that it cannot be blended or touched up, so every time you want to fix it, the whole things needs to be repainted. I talked to the authorized paint shop for several BMW dealerships as well as Tesla. He has a lot of experience with BMW frozen paint and said to repaint my quarter panel in frozen blue will cost me 3k. This is them charging the dealership, not me personally. Of course, take from it what you will, but to have it done properly, I assume this is the ballpark figure you'll be looking at

Wow, that sounds like a bit too much... I got quotes for just the front bumper in the $600-$1200 range from three different detailers that BMW recommended for frozen paint (one is actually the same guy who would have repainted my bumper - the $1200 offer). If you still want it done, I would recommend PMing some of the people in this thread (and the frozen paint owners thread), as they were VERY helpful in pointing me to the right places.

[///Matt.BLU]

Originally Posted by lsal

Wow, that sounds like a bit too much... I got quotes for just the front bumper in the $600-$1200 range from three different detailers that BMW recommended for frozen paint (one is actually the same guy who would have repainted my bumper - the $1200 offer). If you still want it done, I would recommend PMing some of the people in this thread (and the frozen paint owners thread), as they were VERY helpful in pointing me to the right places.

They have everything over in the States. Us in Canada, we have nothing.

Not much to choose from.

[lsal]

Originally Posted by ///Matt.BLU

They have everything over in the States. Us in Canada, we have nothing.

Not much to choose from.

Sorry to hear!!! Maybe drive it down here to get it done one day?

[///Matt.BLU]

I don't need to get it repainted yet, *knock on wood* still enjoying nice paint

[lsal]

Originally Posted by ///Matt.BLU

I don't need to get it repainted yet, *knock on wood* still enjoying nice paint

Really happy to hear

[Chicken Little]

Try iND they can hook you up. All the frozen parts and pieces I've installed are a perfect match.

[///Matt.BLU]

Originally Posted by Chicken Little

Try iND they can hook you up. All the frozen parts and pieces I've installed are a perfect match.

+1 they matched my frozen blue side markers perfectly. No complaints here.

[RingMeister01]

I have 2 scratches. One on the left hand corner of front bumper, the other on drivers door. I'm having this looked at by a BMW approved body shop. Ill give an update once the doctor has a look.

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

You sure can, it won't look terrible, it'll just make it glossy again. The only difference between matte paint and glossy paint is the clearcoat; they both start with the same basecoats.

As mentioned here, the top three paint protection film brands come in matte now, too. I've seen a local C63 Black Series in matte black wrapped in SatinGuard (matte) for protection. It's still slightly different in terms of the matte sheen, but it's still matte. And now heavily protected.

hmmm interesting...i would love to see one in person.

[slipaway37]

Originally Posted by mdosu

can you clear bra matte paint? It might look terrible though.

I went through a painful experience with applying a PPF to my Frozen Grey. The Ventureshield material will totally transform a frozen edition into a two-toned nightmare because it's totally matte in finish, and the fozen's are NOT matte, but more of a "satin" color.
After the first install I immediately hated the look, and had it removed. I then did a bunch of research and found the Xpel Stealth PPF. Now THIS PPF worked wonders on my color, but apparently doesn't work well with Frozen Black. I think it all boils down to the individual color. I suggest applying a "test" patch and then view it at varying angles/lighting conditions. People can't believe I have my entire hood covered among other parts until I point it out to them.
I am VERY happy knowing that I am finally fully protected after a LOT of initial headache!
Good luck!

[mdosu]

Originally Posted by slipaway37

I went through a painful experience with applying a PPF to my Frozen Grey. The Ventureshield material will totally transform a frozen edition into a two-toned nightmare because it's totally matte in finish, and the fozen's are NOT matte, but more of a "satin" color.
After the first install I immediately hated the look, and had it removed. I then did a bunch of research and found the Xpel Stealth PPF. Now THIS PPF worked wonders on my color, but apparently doesn't work well with Frozen Black. I think it all boils down to the individual color. I suggest applying a "test" patch and then view it at varying angles/lighting conditions. People can't believe I have my entire hood covered among other parts until I point it out to them.
I am VERY happy knowing that I am finally fully protected after a LOT of initial headache!
Good luck!

nice, got pics? Expel is expensive as hell isnt' it?

[lsal]

Originally Posted by GreenLantern

Any chance you have a pic of the scratch for second opinions here?

I ask because you may want to just hold off on re-painting since you aren't wrapping it... You're likely to get more nicks along the way, and might as well save the cost of repainting until you decide to sell (if ever). At least, that's what I would do.

Not the best pics, but it's that little white spec...

[slipaway37]

Originally Posted by mdosu

nice, got pics? Expel is expensive as hell isnt' it?

I paid $1,900 for full hood, front bumper, a-pillars, rocker panels, and a portion of the rear qtr panels. Not bad for a ten year warranty, some "self-healing" technology, an awesome color match, and TOTAL piece of mind!

[gavinsan]

Thread revival

[gavinsan]

So I have a frozen white e92 and had it painted and things have not gone perfectly

[gavinsan]

As you can probably see it is a sensitive paint to get right . This is going back to be redone 🤷*♂️

[JRob23]

It was years ago, but if I remember correctly, it was around $900

Edit: oh damn this thread is several months old lol