ATTN: Detailers

[Seifz]

Hey guys, I've just had a pre-purchase inspection done on a 1 series im looking at and the reports come back with some "minor signs of dirt contamination" in one of the rear quarter panels which the inspector suggests is from the factory paint job as there are no other signs of a repair. The inspection included a paint depth analysis over the whole car.

What are your thoughts? Is this 'normal' for factory paint jobs?

Cheers!

[TWD]

Originally Posted by Seifz

Hey guys, I've just had a pre-purchase inspection done on a 1 series im looking at and the reports come back with some "minor signs of dirt contamination" in one of the rear quarter panels which the inspector suggests is from the factory paint job as there are no other signs of a repair. The inspection included a paint depth analysis over the whole car.

What are your thoughts? Is this 'normal' for factory paint jobs?

Cheers!

With the paint thickness test, were the readings consistent over the entire car?

I'd like to know exactly what "minor dirt contamination" they are referring to.

[Seifz]

Yep, consistent over every panel.

[1911A145]

Appears to be a factory blemish...

[TWD]

Ok, that's good.

Can you find out exactly what they mean with "minor dirt contamination"?

If it's just on the surface, it can be removed and basically, it's just a dirty car

If it's imperfections within the paint or under the clear coat, then firstly, that is not "minor dirt contamination" and secondly, it may well be a factory defect.

If you can find out and let me know, that would be appreciated

[Seifz]

I don't think it's just on the surface but within the paint. Might check with the inspector. Was more wanting to confirm that it isn't totally out of the ordinary for factory paint finishes to be affected?

[TWD]

Not at all. In fact, BMWs (among other luxury cars) have factory blemishes in the paintwork. Not many and usually extremely minor, but a blemish, nonetheless.

[Seifz]

Thanks! Yeh the inspector said he spent a fair bit of extra time going over the car after spotting the 'minor dirt contamination' to make sure he hadnt missed any other signs of a repair job. So should be all good

[100thirtyfiveinjection]

sounds f*cked id stay away

[TWD]

Originally Posted by Seifz

Thanks! Yeh the inspector said he spent a fair bit of extra time going over the car after spotting the 'minor dirt contamination' to make sure he hadnt missed any other signs of a repair job. So should be all good

Still haven't got an answer on what he means by "minor dirt contamination".

Anyway, it doesn't sound like a big problem though if he's already taken readings of depth, etc.

[Seifz]

He had explained it earlier, something about dirt caught during the painting process and that it was likely to be from factory given no other signs of a repair. I'm fairly satisfied now that that's what it is.

[Zuzu]

Originally Posted by Seifz

He had explained it earlier, something about dirt caught during the painting process and that it was likely to be from factory given no other signs of a repair. I'm fairly satisfied now that that's what it is.

I actually have a " paint contamination spot " on my front hood..

[TWD]

Originally Posted by Seifz

He had explained it earlier, something about dirt caught during the painting process and that it was likely to be from factory given no other signs of a repair. I'm fairly satisfied now that that's what it is.

Cool, when are you expecting to get the car?

[kaitan]

Sorry Dont mean to hijack the thread, but since we are on the topic of pre-inspection. Just want to ask for your thoughts? If you are buying a Used car from a BMW dealer that has a Premium selection. Does that mean that it is safe to buy with inspecting for would you still do a pre-inspection test prior to buying?

[pavo335]

Originally Posted by kaitan

Sorry Dont mean to hijack the thread, but since we are on the topic of pre-inspection. Just want to ask for your thoughts? If you are buying a Used car from a BMW dealer that has a Premium selection. Does that mean that it is safe to buy with inspecting for would you still do a pre-inspection test prior to buying?

I'd always get a report. There was a chap from Vic a while ago who bought from a dealer in nsw and well let's just say he now kows what BOHICA means