Valet brushed my bumper..need a paint repair estimate

Khurram · 08-15-2009, 02:13 PM

Dumb ass valet brushed my front right side bumper last night.
I didn't notice until this afternoon when I got to my car as it was dark and rainy last night.

There does not appear to be any dent damage.

Just the paint has come off in the areas as you can see in the pics.

Any ideas on approximately how much bmw would charge to repair this?

I'd rather pay out of pocket instead of making a claim and increasing my premium if it's not too expensive.

Also since this is my only car currently..would bmw give me a loaner while it's being repaired? Luckily enough this is the first time i've had to take my car in for repair so i'm not familiar with the situation.

Color is Jerez Black.

Thanks

haze gray · 08-15-2009, 05:51 PM

Sorry to hear that, I would feel sick if that happened to my M3. Find the best repair shop you can and look at some of their repairs first.

ScheerSpeed · 08-16-2009, 07:23 AM

i sent you a PM about a really good bodyshop i use and other people on this board have been to as well

Naru · 08-19-2009, 03:45 PM

Difficult to see the extent of damage from the pic. If a they can airbrush the damaged area, it'll only be a few hundred dollars. A full repaint of the bumper from a reputable shop in here in Cali can cost $900+ easily.

IFX · 08-20-2009, 09:58 PM

900? Your kidding right?
We just pained an Aston Martin front bumper in blue (forgot the name) and needed no body work at all, it was just a bit messed up from highway driving) we charged him 450. Why would someone pay 900 for a bumper that has nothing wrong with it? All it needs is some minor sanding, hell it could even be blended...

08-15-2009, 02:13 PM	#1
Khurram Lieutenant 49 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2012 Panamera 4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Stamford, Connecticut iTrader: (0)	Valet brushed my bumper..need a paint repair estimate Dumb ass valet brushed my front right side bumper last night. I didn't notice until this afternoon when I got to my car as it was dark and rainy last night. There does not appear to be any dent damage. Just the paint has come off in the areas as you can see in the pics. Any ideas on approximately how much bmw would charge to repair this? I'd rather pay out of pocket instead of making a claim and increasing my premium if it's not too expensive. Also since this is my only car currently..would bmw give me a loaner while it's being repaired? Luckily enough this is the first time i've had to take my car in for repair so i'm not familiar with the situation. Color is Jerez Black. Thanks
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08-15-2009, 05:51 PM	#2
haze gray Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 264 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Coupe / 2011 X5 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern Virginia iTrader: (0)	Sorry to hear that, I would feel sick if that happened to my M3. Find the best repair shop you can and look at some of their repairs first.
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08-16-2009, 07:23 AM	#3
ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	i sent you a PM about a really good bodyshop i use and other people on this board have been to as well
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08-19-2009, 03:45 PM	#4
Naru Enlisted Member 0 Rep 45 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (0)	Difficult to see the extent of damage from the pic. If a they can airbrush the damaged area, it'll only be a few hundred dollars. A full repaint of the bumper from a reputable shop in here in Cali can cost $900+ easily.
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08-20-2009, 09:58 PM	#5
IFX Banned 67 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: AW e46M/N54 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Fla. iTrader: (1)	900? Your kidding right? We just pained an Aston Martin front bumper in blue (forgot the name) and needed no body work at all, it was just a bit messed up from highway driving) we charged him 450. Why would someone pay 900 for a bumper that has nothing wrong with it? All it needs is some minor sanding, hell it could even be blended...
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