Blemish on my grills

Darkkilla · 12-20-2010, 03:19 PM

I have some blemishes or scratches on my grill and wanted to know whats the best way to fix it up.

1SerieStud · 12-20-2010, 04:06 PM

Black touch-up paint and a very fine, non-shedding piece of cloth. don't use the touch-up paint brush that comes with the bottle, as it will apply a layer that's too thick and noticeable.

Dackelone · 12-20-2010, 04:08 PM

Just buy a new replacement grill(s).

You can buy new performance grills for less than $60 for two. I had one of my perf grills melt on me. My dealer replaced it free of charge. Maybe ask your dealer for some "good will".

Darkkilla · 12-20-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Just buy a new replacement grill(s).

You can buy new performance grills for less than $60 for two. I had one of my perf grills melt on me. My dealer replaced it free of charge. Maybe ask your dealer for some "good will".

pay over $70 for scratches that are barely noticeable? no thanks lol

Darkkilla · 12-20-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Just buy a new replacement grill(s).

You can buy new performance grills for less than $60 for two. I had one of my perf grills melt on me. My dealer replaced it free of charge. Maybe ask your dealer for some "good will".

i bought these from a person after market doubt they will

1SerieStud · 12-20-2010, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkkilla

pay over $70 for scratches that are barely noticeable? no thanks lol

Do what I suggested, I learnt it from a guy who details cars for a living. One of my grills came from the dealer with about a 0.5" hairline of paint loss, which I did not notice at the time of pickup.

I proceeded to install it, and then realized the small flaw. Because I didn't want to wait for another one to come in, and because it was not very noticeable, I decided to give the touch-up paint a shot, and no one can tell it was ever there.

MuttGrunt · 12-21-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Darkkilla

pay over $70 for scratches that are barely noticeable? no thanks lol

Create a whole thread for scratches that are barely noticeable? They either are, or are not worth getting rid of. If they're not important enough to fix when a $70 cost would make them perfect, then I don't see how its worth even posting over.

Top Gon · 12-22-2010, 02:06 AM

Or you could do like I did and repaint the whole thing yourself. total cost is probably no more than 10 bucks for the paint and clear coat.

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Top Gon Bashar 412 Rep 1,120 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW Z4 M40i Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (4)	Or you could do like I did and repaint the whole thing yourself. total cost is probably no more than 10 bucks for the paint and clear coat.
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