Paint Scratch Repair Cost

adobeee · 12-22-2011, 05:24 PM

A man driving a Chevy Volt reversed into me going at a very slow speed (under 5mph). His rear bumper on the driver side snapped off and had a few scratches.

I received a slight scratch on my front bumper on the passenger side. Does anyone have an estimate on how much it would cost to fix this? Will touch up be enough for this?

I called BMW in Mountain View and they said it would cost $800...

Greenkirby21 · 12-22-2011, 05:33 PM

why should the price matter, the guy hit you, he should be paying. Take it to a dealership and get it OEM repaired

adobeee · 12-22-2011, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Greenkirby21

why should the price matter, the guy hit you, he should be paying. Take it to a dealership and get it OEM repaired

We would both prefer to do it out of pocket as opposed to going through an insurance company if it didn't cost much.

Your thoughts on price and options to go for?

Greenkirby21 · 12-22-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

We would both prefer to do it out of pocket as opposed to going through an insurance company if it didn't cost much.

Yours thoughts on price?

ahh ok makes sense, well im not sure to be honest. seems wayyy too much.

szcyxzh · 12-22-2011, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

A man driving a Chevy Volt reversed into me going at a very slow speed (under 5mph). His rear bumper on the driver side snapped off and had a few scratches.

I received a slight scratch on my front bumper on the passenger side. Does anyone have an estimate on how much it would cost to fix this? Will touch up be enough for this?

I called BMW in Mountain View and they said it would cost $800...

Adobe,

I am going to repaint by myself in 2-3 days. Wait for me reporting back here, success or failure of DIY

szcyxzh · 12-22-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

A man driving a Chevy Volt reversed into me going at a very slow speed (under 5mph). His rear bumper on the driver side snapped off and had a few scratches.

I received a slight scratch on my front bumper on the passenger side. Does anyone have an estimate on how much it would cost to fix this? Will touch up be enough for this?

I called BMW in Mountain View and they said it would cost $800...

Your price quote is based on repaint the whole bumper if i guess right since they make way much by doing this. Thats rape for such minor scratches. Tell fuck themselves.

szcyxzh · 12-22-2011, 06:12 PM

Is it some shade or it has minor crack in also?

adobeee · 12-22-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by szcyxzh

Is it some shade or it has minor crack in also?

I am not sure. Seems like a scratch and some light gash..

Quote:

Originally Posted by szcyxzh

Your price quote is based on repaint the whole bumper if i guess right since they make way much by doing this. Thats rape for such minor scratches. Tell fuck themselves.

The price quote is based on repainting everything

ken1137 · 12-22-2011, 06:28 PM

try to find a reputable shop in your area that works on BMWs. It should not cost you more than $300. try posting in your Regional forum.

jkoral · 12-22-2011, 07:45 PM

I paid $625 to have this scratch fixed: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=25

Got multiple quotes at the top shops and all were over $600 to do it right.

adobeee · 12-22-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jkoral

I paid $625 to have this scratch fixed: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=25

Got multiple quotes at the top shops and all were over $600 to do it right.

$625 just for that?! wow..

maybe i should just use permanent market to write over it..

Uptempo80 · 12-22-2011, 08:48 PM

I'm in a situation due to 2 horrendous bb pellet - sized stone chips on my hood. My car is light blue -"blue water metallic" . BMW factory touch up paint doesn't match. Looks terrible.

I may have to repaint the hood. The new stone chip caused a micro-sized stress crack on the outside of the stone chip. I don't want to re-paint the hood but I think I have to. The car has only 10,000 miles so it makes me sick to my stomach.

Repainting the hood is a dilemma in itself. WILL the paint match!? Probably not. Doesn't matter how good the shop is.

Mister RK · 12-22-2011, 10:25 PM

Don't know if this will help, but the body shop I go to can get that fixed for $250 CAD (just another estimate).

AntonV · 12-23-2011, 09:09 AM

Let the guy pay to have the whole bumper repainted. The impact definitely flexed that corner and your paint will begin to crack in time. $800 isn't too unreasonable from a high end auto body shop, which is where you should be going anyway. Don't go to BMW.

Uptempo80 · 12-26-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AntonV

Let the guy pay to have the whole bumper repainted. The impact definitely flexed that corner and your paint will begin to crack in time. $800 isn't too unreasonable from a high end auto body shop, which is where you should be going anyway. Don't go to BMW.

I agree. Get the whole bumper painted.

Bimmerlover76 · 12-26-2011, 01:55 PM

Are you sure that it can't be removed with compound? Give the bumper a good clean and see if that "scratch" is actually paint from the other car.

Also, I hate to go against the grain here, but wouldn't a little touch-up paint (carefully applied, mind you) and time to forget it be a more reasonable move?

$800 seems like a lot and to redo the whole bumper seems like overkill. I'm sure you'll find other dings and scratches on her from daily driving, you don't want to redo the whole panel for each of those, do you?

AntonV · 12-26-2011, 03:00 PM

Applying touch up paint will look like, a bumper with touch up paint on it. I'm a paint

USNEM_128i · 12-26-2011, 06:06 PM

That really sucks man, hopefully everything goes well with the car. The cost is pretty ridiculous

hhuynh14 · 12-26-2011, 07:57 PM

to me it looks like it can be buffed out. if you see that the scratches are down to the plastic it has to be repainted.. find a detailer to take a look at it if you can...

mackeroni · 12-27-2011, 09:00 AM

$800 sounds about right if this includes removing, prepping, painting and reinstalling the entire cover. The great majority of shops prefer to do this instead of just touching up deep scratches.

jkoral · 12-27-2011, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmerlover76

Also, I hate to go against the grain here, but wouldn't a little touch-up paint (carefully applied, mind you) and time to forget it be a more reasonable move?

$800 seems like a lot and to redo the whole bumper seems like overkill. I'm sure you'll find other dings and scratches on her from daily driving, you don't want to redo the whole panel for each of those, do you?

I agree, it would be more reasonable. If it happened to our family SUV or 100K mile 8-year old E46, I would be annoyed, but would touch it up and do the best to minimize it. However, when it happened to my mint/like new, under 10K miles 135i that I'm still babying, I wanted it done the right way, restored as good as new. I'm sure I could have paid less elsewhere, but I also only sought out quotes from the two best shops in the area, shops that are specialize in work on high end cars (BMW, MB, Porsche, Ferrari/exotics, etc) and have the best reputation for their work.

sonicbimmer19 · 12-27-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by adobeee

We would both prefer to do it out of pocket as opposed to going through an insurance company if it didn't cost much.

Your thoughts on price and options to go for?

Why do you also prefer to use cash instead of insurance? Your insurance rate won't go up, I believe.
If it's the other person's fault, just get OEM paint from the dealer like someone said here.

Any other paint at any other body shops will peel off and stuff in 3-5 years. (I know from personal experience) That is unless you know a very reputable body shop that uses good paints.

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Greenkirby21 Vrooom :) 313 Rep 2,602 Posts Drives: C7 Stringray Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Dream Land iTrader: (1)	why should the price matter, the guy hit you, he should be paying. Take it to a dealership and get it OEM repaired __________________ 2014 C7 Corvette Stringray - Laguna Blue - NPP Exhaust - Competition Seats
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12-22-2011, 06:12 PM	#7
szcyxzh First Lieutenant 19 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 128I Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (2)	Is it some shade or it has minor crack in also?
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ken1137 Brigadier General 89 Rep 3,732 Posts Drives: BMW S1000XR Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 e90 335i [6.40]	try to find a reputable shop in your area that works on BMWs. It should not cost you more than $300. try posting in your Regional forum. __________________ BMWCCA member
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jkoral Lieutenant Colonel 1021 Rep 1,965 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 LBB 6MT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MA iTrader: (7)	I paid $625 to have this scratch fixed: http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showp...4&postcount=25 Got multiple quotes at the top shops and all were over $600 to do it right. Last edited by jkoral; 12-22-2011 at 07:56 PM.. Reason: Forgot link
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Uptempo80 Lieutenant 59 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 2016 228iC -picked up 8-13-16! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Davie, FL iTrader: (0)	I'm in a situation due to 2 horrendous bb pellet - sized stone chips on my hood. My car is light blue -"blue water metallic" . BMW factory touch up paint doesn't match. Looks terrible. I may have to repaint the hood. The new stone chip caused a micro-sized stress crack on the outside of the stone chip. I don't want to re-paint the hood but I think I have to. The car has only 10,000 miles so it makes me sick to my stomach. Repainting the hood is a dilemma in itself. WILL the paint match!? Probably not. Doesn't matter how good the shop is. __________________ Jimmy 1988 325i sedan (Cirrus Blue Metallic, Silver Grey Leather) 2011 128i convertible (Blue Water Metallic, Grey Leather) 2013 320i sedan (Sapphire Black Metallic, Black/Black) 2016 228i convertible (Mineral White, Oyster Leather, Luxury Line)
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Mister RK Private First Class 12 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2018 M2 LCI Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [0.00]	Don't know if this will help, but the body shop I go to can get that fixed for $250 CAD (just another estimate).
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12-23-2011, 09:09 AM	#14
AntonV Lieutenant 38 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Let the guy pay to have the whole bumper repainted. The impact definitely flexed that corner and your paint will begin to crack in time. $800 isn't too unreasonable from a high end auto body shop, which is where you should be going anyway. Don't go to BMW. __________________ 2009 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Metallic - Savanna Beige - 6MT- ///M Sports Package - Boston Leather - Power/Heated Seats 2005 BMW F650 GS - Mandarin Yellow - Farkled
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12-26-2011, 01:55 PM	#16
Bimmerlover76 Lieutenant 25 Rep 598 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI iTrader: (0)	Are you sure that it can't be removed with compound? Give the bumper a good clean and see if that "scratch" is actually paint from the other car. Also, I hate to go against the grain here, but wouldn't a little touch-up paint (carefully applied, mind you) and time to forget it be a more reasonable move? $800 seems like a lot and to redo the whole bumper seems like overkill. I'm sure you'll find other dings and scratches on her from daily driving, you don't want to redo the whole panel for each of those, do you?
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AntonV Lieutenant 38 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Applying touch up paint will look like, a bumper with touch up paint on it. I'm a paint __________________ 2009 135i Coupe - Sedona Red Metallic - Savanna Beige - 6MT- ///M Sports Package - Boston Leather - Power/Heated Seats 2005 BMW F650 GS - Mandarin Yellow - Farkled
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USNEM_128i Private First Class 33 Rep 136 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 128i Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami,FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 128i [10.00]	That really sucks man, hopefully everything goes well with the car. The cost is pretty ridiculous
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hhuynh14 Private First Class 10 Rep 180 Posts Drives: 2009 328i, 2010 135i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	to me it looks like it can be buffed out. if you see that the scratches are down to the plastic it has to be repainted.. find a detailer to take a look at it if you can...
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12-27-2011, 09:00 AM	#20
mackeroni Former Opel GT Pilot 327 Rep 771 Posts Drives: 2011 135i, AW, CR, 6MT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Canton, OH USA iTrader: (0)	$800 sounds about right if this includes removing, prepping, painting and reinstalling the entire cover. The great majority of shops prefer to do this instead of just touching up deep scratches. __________________ So, that's it. I am doomed. There is no patch, no methadone, no substitute. Curse you BMW. Curse you and your seamless power delivery. Curse the incredible sense of road feel. Curse the comfort, the luxury, the envious looks from the masses. I am... hopelessly addicted.
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