Paint chip

MBM6F · 07-02-2014, 08:44 AM

So I got a rock chip the other day... On a newly painted bumper. Stuff like this drives me nuts. The chip took out an eraser sized piece of paint, all the way to the plastic. What are my options to get this repaired before the clear bra goes on?

MBM6F · 07-02-2014, 09:30 PM

Any input.. Please...

MBM6F · 07-03-2014, 11:58 AM

I know it could be worse... But I want it fixed before the clear bra

AtlasM · 07-03-2014, 01:09 PM

There's a body shop near me that specializes in plastic bumper repairs (along with all the other usual body work). See if you can find a similar place near you...probably get out of there for a couple hundred bucks tops.

BMist371 · 07-03-2014, 02:32 PM

They'll sand it, repaint the area, then reclear it. Not very involved. $100-150 tops.

cheshirecat79 · 07-03-2014, 03:19 PM

You'd be better off posting in the detailing area, but I suggest getting that fixed professionally, especially if you aren't familiar with paint touchups.

Be sure to ask them about any curing time required before you put the clear bra on.

MBM6F · 07-03-2014, 04:48 PM

The curing time is what got me into this mess to begin with. I wish it could go on now.

andrey_gta · 07-03-2014, 05:36 PM

Langka paint correction kit and OEM touch up

MBM6F · 07-04-2014, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian///M

Lucky that AW is easy to fix. Pro repair shop could fix with filler->touch-up. Why is it black undercoat/primer? Doing yourself with BMW touchup and some good detail skills or Dr ColorChip.

You realize that a clear-bra will also get torn & ripped by stones which is also unsightly, but your paint will remain protected.

I had a clear bra on my Audi and it took slight abuse, but nowhere near what the paint would have been.

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MBM6F Shazaam 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	Paint chip So I got a rock chip the other day... On a newly painted bumper. Stuff like this drives me nuts. The chip took out an eraser sized piece of paint, all the way to the plastic. What are my options to get this repaired before the clear bra goes on? __________________ @mattbmclean6f 2009 135i M Sport 6MT - ER CP - HKS BOV - AFE Intake - Cobb AP - VRSF DP's - Remus Quad Race Exhaust - CF Quad Diffuser - CF Spoiler - 19" Alufelgen CSL's - Hardwired V1 - Laser Interceptor Dual - Black Grilles - 1M Bumper - CF Splitter - Custom Alcantera Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
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MBM6F Shazaam 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	Any input.. Please... __________________ @mattbmclean6f 2009 135i M Sport 6MT - ER CP - HKS BOV - AFE Intake - Cobb AP - VRSF DP's - Remus Quad Race Exhaust - CF Quad Diffuser - CF Spoiler - 19" Alufelgen CSL's - Hardwired V1 - Laser Interceptor Dual - Black Grilles - 1M Bumper - CF Splitter - Custom Alcantera Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
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MBM6F Shazaam 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	I know it could be worse... But I want it fixed before the clear bra __________________ @mattbmclean6f 2009 135i M Sport 6MT - ER CP - HKS BOV - AFE Intake - Cobb AP - VRSF DP's - Remus Quad Race Exhaust - CF Quad Diffuser - CF Spoiler - 19" Alufelgen CSL's - Hardwired V1 - Laser Interceptor Dual - Black Grilles - 1M Bumper - CF Splitter - Custom Alcantera Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
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AtlasM Captain 285 Rep 615 Posts Drives: '11 E92 335xi 6MT Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Rockville, MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i xDrive [8.00]	There's a body shop near me that specializes in plastic bumper repairs (along with all the other usual body work). See if you can find a similar place near you...probably get out of there for a couple hundred bucks tops.
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BMist371 Second Lieutenant 4 Rep 219 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Vert Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Lenoir, N.C. iTrader: (1)	They'll sand it, repaint the area, then reclear it. Not very involved. $100-150 tops.
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cheshirecat79 Captain 32 Rep 919 Posts Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL iTrader: (0)	You'd be better off posting in the detailing area, but I suggest getting that fixed professionally, especially if you aren't familiar with paint touchups. Be sure to ask them about any curing time required before you put the clear bra on.
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MBM6F Shazaam 10 Rep 197 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore iTrader: (0)	The curing time is what got me into this mess to begin with. I wish it could go on now. __________________ @mattbmclean6f 2009 135i M Sport 6MT - ER CP - HKS BOV - AFE Intake - Cobb AP - VRSF DP's - Remus Quad Race Exhaust - CF Quad Diffuser - CF Spoiler - 19" Alufelgen CSL's - Hardwired V1 - Laser Interceptor Dual - Black Grilles - 1M Bumper - CF Splitter - Custom Alcantera Flat Bottom Steering Wheel
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