Dealership scratched calipers

e82n54 · 07-26-2012, 06:27 PM

What would you do? ...

I found a bunch of paint chips on my front brake calipers after picking up the car from the dealership today. They replaced the front pads for free (maintenance program) and scratched up the calipers in the process. The catch is they did me a favor by replacing the pads earlier than necessary because my maintenance program was going to expire in 12 miles. The pads were not due to be replaced yet. They did the job as a favor so I feel guilty complaining about the scratches. What would you do?

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Focusedintntions · 07-26-2012, 06:33 PM

Honestly for that little bit I wouldn't fret too much...I mean in 50k miles its not that bad...mine are worse after 29k haha

1Fasst1 · 07-26-2012, 07:12 PM

I wouldn't be REAL upset about it , but I too am pickey about stuff like that. Should not have happened. You may want to check and see if dealer carries any kind of touch-up for them or check the local auto parts store.I've not seen caliper paint in that color, but you may find some exhaust or engine paint in hight heat that would be close. Just hit the chip spors with a small model brush. Would just be noticable to you and that would be up close. BTW I read somewhere on here that the newer pads don't dust as bad as the older ones.Let us know if any truth to that. Good luck

1911A145 · 07-26-2012, 07:44 PM

Ive got them too from the dealer. Forget about it...

And no, the new pads dont make less dust. lol. My wheels are FILTHY! after just a day in traffic.

Slow_335i · 07-26-2012, 08:46 PM

Just get some paint that matches and you'll be golden!

e82n54 · 07-26-2012, 09:05 PM

Sounds good. I'll just touch them up myself if I can find the paint. Thanks guys.

BBursey · 07-26-2012, 09:24 PM

I have some of the same chips, so subscribed to see if anyone has suggestions for a good heat-resistant touch-up paint that matches.

Cheers,
Bryan

froop · 07-26-2012, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by 1911A145

Ive got them too from the dealer. Forget about it...

And no, the new pads dont make less dust. lol. My wheels are FILTHY! after just a day in traffic.

They make much less dust in my case. My first set of pads would literally blacken the wheels after maybe 2-3 trips. It takes 2-3 times more driving before that happens now. < half the dust compared to the previous pads.

The old pads also squealed really really badly. New ones haven't had any issue. I think they were replaced around 60k kms, early 2011.

e82n54 · 08-06-2012, 12:00 AM

My service advisor offered to have a small amount of paint made for me so I could touch up the calipers. Looks like they don't sell the silver caliper paint. I haven't picked it up yet so I don't know if it will work.

Andrew517 · 08-06-2012, 12:47 AM

I have same issue too, maybe I should ask the advisor if they can help to touch it up for me

07-26-2012, 06:27 PM	#1
e82n54 Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '09 135i 6MT Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Dealership scratched calipers What would you do? ... I found a bunch of paint chips on my front brake calipers after picking up the car from the dealership today. They replaced the front pads for free (maintenance program) and scratched up the calipers in the process. The catch is they did me a favor by replacing the pads earlier than necessary because my maintenance program was going to expire in 12 miles. The pads were not due to be replaced yet. They did the job as a favor so I feel guilty complaining about the scratches. What would you do?
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07-26-2012, 06:33 PM	#2
Focusedintntions Colonel 105 Rep 2,696 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M-Sport :D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NoVA iTrader: (1)	Honestly for that little bit I wouldn't fret too much...I mean in 50k miles its not that bad...mine are worse after 29k haha __________________ Faster, faster, faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death… – Hunter Thompson
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07-26-2012, 07:12 PM	#3
1Fasst1 Second Lieutenant 14 Rep 225 Posts Drives: 09 135i, Jet Black 6MT Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I wouldn't be REAL upset about it , but I too am pickey about stuff like that. Should not have happened. You may want to check and see if dealer carries any kind of touch-up for them or check the local auto parts store.I've not seen caliper paint in that color, but you may find some exhaust or engine paint in hight heat that would be close. Just hit the chip spors with a small model brush. Would just be noticable to you and that would be up close. BTW I read somewhere on here that the newer pads don't dust as bad as the older ones.Let us know if any truth to that. Good luck
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07-26-2012, 07:44 PM	#4
1911A145 Captain 34 Rep 770 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL iTrader: (4)	Ive got them too from the dealer. Forget about it... And no, the new pads dont make less dust. lol. My wheels are FILTHY! after just a day in traffic.
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Slow_335i Daily Driven! 184 Rep 2,516 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Central Illinois iTrader: (11) Garage List 2008 BMW 335I [7.02]	Just get some paint that matches and you'll be golden! __________________
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07-26-2012, 09:05 PM	#6
e82n54 Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '09 135i 6MT Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Sounds good. I'll just touch them up myself if I can find the paint. Thanks guys.
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BBursey Work hard, play harder 14 Rep 261 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 135i [0.00]	I have some of the same chips, so subscribed to see if anyone has suggestions for a good heat-resistant touch-up paint that matches. Cheers, Bryan __________________ 2011 135i M Sport \| COBB V3 AP Stage 1+ \| ER FMIC and CP \| BMS OCC \| Dinan Stage 3 Suspension \| Dinan High Performance Bushing Kit \| M3 Wishbones \| Modified CDV \| Clutch Stop \| APEX EC-7 Wheels w/ Michelin PSS 235/40R18 265/35R18 Tires \| Maddad Street Series Exhaust \| BMW Performance Kidney Grills \| LCI Blacklines \| Armrest Delete \| Spoiler Delete \| 28% Tint
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e82n54 Second Lieutenant 53 Rep 230 Posts Drives: '09 135i 6MT Alpine White Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	My service advisor offered to have a small amount of paint made for me so I could touch up the calipers. Looks like they don't sell the silver caliper paint. I haven't picked it up yet so I don't know if it will work.
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08-06-2012, 12:47 AM	#10
Andrew517 Private 7 Rep 61 Posts Drives: BMW135 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: HONG KONG iTrader: (0)	I have same issue too, maybe I should ask the advisor if they can help to touch it up for me
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