fine scratches

gemini.m3 · 12-25-2014, 02:14 PM

hey guys my 12 BSM has little fine scratches on a few spots I'd like to cover up.. is touch up paint all I can do? I got the dr colorchip but that one feels like its mostly to fill in rock ships not cover up fine marks.. they're so obvious on a black car too!

any input appreciated!

Mach1er · 12-25-2014, 10:52 PM

Pictures would help us see what you've got going on.

Adam135 · 12-26-2014, 12:26 AM

If it's through the clear coat and paint then yes you'll need touch up paint. If it's not that deep you can polish it out or polish enough to help hide it.

2PUTT · 12-26-2014, 08:44 AM

Pictures would help best. Can you feel the scratch with your finger/nail?

Greg@DetailedImage · 01-21-2015, 02:36 PM

Dr. Colorchip can definitely help you fill in the scratches as well, it will just take a bit more work and finesse than a simple rock chip. Would love to see some photos as well to be able and make a good recommendation.

Ivan @ DI

originalgoods13 · 02-03-2015, 06:43 PM

thrilla135 I would assume it may require paint correction, or polishing depending on severity of these fine marks

12-25-2014, 02:14 PM	#1
gemini.m3 Major 1496 Rep 1,297 Posts Drives: 2022 M3 xDrive comp Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (8)	fine scratches hey guys my 12 BSM has little fine scratches on a few spots I'd like to cover up.. is touch up paint all I can do? I got the dr colorchip but that one feels like its mostly to fill in rock ships not cover up fine marks.. they're so obvious on a black car too! any input appreciated! __________________ 2022 M3 xDrive Comp 2020 M2 CS (retired) 2018 M3 Comp (retired) 2015 335i (retired)
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12-25-2014, 10:52 PM	#2
Mach1er Lieutenant 86 Rep 524 Posts Drives: '13 128i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Pictures would help us see what you've got going on. __________________ '13 128i \| 6MT \| SGM \| Black Boston \| Black Gloss \| Lighting \| Premium \| Tech \| HK \| Anti-Theft \| [CDV-Delete \| Clutch Stop \| 30% Pinnacle] Ordered 2.23 \| Production Begin 3.7 \| Ends 3.15 \| Released to carrier 3.18 \| At port 3.19 \| Departed 3.23 (K-line to Brunswick) \| Arrived 4.7 \| Truck 4.12 \| Dealer 4.19
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12-26-2014, 12:26 AM	#3
Adam135 Captain 72 Rep 961 Posts Drives: 2014 435i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	If it's through the clear coat and paint then yes you'll need touch up paint. If it's not that deep you can polish it out or polish enough to help hide it.
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12-26-2014, 08:44 AM	#4
2PUTT Captain 512 Rep 943 Posts Drives: F87 Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Ubiquitous iTrader: (5)	Pictures would help best. Can you feel the scratch with your finger/nail?
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01-21-2015, 02:36 PM	#5
Greg@DetailedImage 125 Rep 3,515 Posts Drives: clean and protected Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Dr. Colorchip can definitely help you fill in the scratches as well, it will just take a bit more work and finesse than a simple rock chip. Would love to see some photos as well to be able and make a good recommendation. Ivan @ DI
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02-03-2015, 06:43 PM	#6
originalgoods13 Captain 290 Rep 625 Posts Drives: Chevy Spark Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Calgary, Canada iTrader: (0)	thrilla135 I would assume it may require paint correction, or polishing depending on severity of these fine marks
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