Car keyed in car park

530iDriver · 06-06-2018, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by njc

Well it looks like a panel respray and blend with door and bumper as the scratch has gone way beyond the lacquer. Just waiting for the quote from BMW Body repair shop.

Thanks for all your comments.

Infuriating to say the least.

What a mindless and costly act of vandalism.

scoale · 06-06-2018, 08:49 PM

My daughter had a tree branch fall across the trunk on our old E60 535 and put 3 long scratches down to primer. I used Dr. Colorchip and, surprisingly, it was impossible to find the scratches after I finished the job. I partially filled each scratch & let dry, and then repeated. After that, I hand polished and was done. Lot of work, but about $20 bucks.

Good luck

ZigmundUK · 06-06-2018, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by scoale

My daughter had a tree branch fall across the trunk on our old E60 535 and put 3 long scratches down to primer. I used Dr. Colorchip and, surprisingly, it was impossible to find the scratches after I finished the job. I partially filled each scratch & let dry, and then repeated. After that, I hand polished and was done. Lot of work, but about $20 bucks.

Good luck

Wow. But I'm guessing op (like me) wants to give a bit more of a 'make it like new' treatment to his car.

Please let us know how much the dealers quote for this...

njc · 07-07-2018, 11:49 AM

Finally got round to getting a quote from BMW body repair shop -£1094

babaikram · 07-07-2018, 03:22 PM

That is really expensive . I had my two month old m240i rear scratched to the metal (black metal showing) with other small scratches whilst parked at Tesco Car Park probably with a Trolley. The quote from a BMW marque was £800+ whilst anther one (Lloyd BMW) was £200+. They really did a good job with 3 year warranty.

So I am advising you should get a quote from another BMW approved bodyshop.

bimmer_335 · 07-07-2018, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by njc

Finally got round to getting a quote from BMW body repair shop -£1094

You need find a good shop beside the stealer and let them do their thing. In my experience a good pro can fix it without blending to side panels since its a newer car.

I know of a shop that fixes exotics... the guy just treats problem areas and rarely paints the whole panel. See if thats an option for you.

njc · 07-10-2018, 10:18 AM

Thanks for the feedback - the quote made my eyes water a bit. Will have a look at my local body repair shops and see what they say.

mjr24 · 07-11-2018, 01:46 AM

Do not feel bad.....I am in the same boat. Had someone ding my car last week right on the rear quarter panel crease above the wheel well (of course they drove away). I did not even have a swirl mark on this car, yet. It barely scratched into the metal. I took it to the best paintless dent removal guy in the area and he said for the first time in his career he could not even get the ding to move....at all.

Needless to say, I will need to get the panel fixed and resprayed for what amounts to a door ding. I had a couple dealers quote me $1,500 but am taking it to a local independent who is going to do it for $950.

On my damage at least, every place said they would have to blend into the rear door as well.

Soul_Glo · 07-16-2018, 10:48 PM

Fooking scum bags! Feel your pain mate.

Balster · 07-18-2018, 08:15 AM

Makes my blood boil when I see this. There are so many divs out there...its the green eyes of envy. Hope you get it sorted.

530iDriver · 07-18-2018, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by mjr24

Do not feel bad.....I am in the same boat. Had someone ding my car last week right on the rear quarter panel crease above the wheel well (of course they drove away). I did not even have a swirl mark on this car, yet. It barely scratched into the metal. I took it to the best paintless dent removal guy in the area and he said for the first time in his career he could not even get the ding to move....at all.

Needless to say, I will need to get the panel fixed and resprayed for what amounts to a door ding. I had a couple dealers quote me $1,500 but am taking it to a local independent who is going to do it for $950.

On my damage at least, every place said they would have to blend into the rear door as well.

This is why I park far away from other cars and prefer end corner spaces. Some people are careless scumbags.

njc · 07-22-2018, 01:44 PM

Received a quote from Chips Away and they have priced it at £470 which included a full blend into the same panels as BMW stated. Unless anyone says otherwise I see no reason why I wouldn't choose this option.

babaikram · 07-23-2018, 01:12 PM

I would say go for it

Boba · 07-23-2018, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by njc

Received a quote from Chips Away and they have priced it at £470 which included a full blend into the same panels as BMW stated. Unless anyone says otherwise I see no reason why I wouldn't choose this option.

Depends - Chips Away is a franchise (I believe) so a lot depends on the skill of the franchise holder. Be good to see some of his work on similar deep scratches, or some references.

Speedwell-Industries · 07-27-2018, 12:23 AM

Sorry that this happened! The jealousy is real!

Wow, that second quote is so different from the first!! Hopefully they do a good job blending the paint too!

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mjr24 Colonel 1659 Rep 2,406 Posts Drives: M8 Comp GC, X7, AMG GT53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Do not feel bad.....I am in the same boat. Had someone ding my car last week right on the rear quarter panel crease above the wheel well (of course they drove away). I did not even have a swirl mark on this car, yet. It barely scratched into the metal. I took it to the best paintless dent removal guy in the area and he said for the first time in his career he could not even get the ding to move....at all. Needless to say, I will need to get the panel fixed and resprayed for what amounts to a door ding. I had a couple dealers quote me $1,500 but am taking it to a local independent who is going to do it for $950. On my damage at least, every place said they would have to blend into the rear door as well. __________________ 2022 M8 Comp GC, 2021 AMG GT53, 2022 X5M Competition, 2021 X7 40i, 2019 M5, 2018 M550I, 2017 Audi Q7, 2014 M6 GC, 2013 Mercedes CLS550, 2011 750LI, 2008 M6 Cabrio, 2008 Porsche Cayenne S, 2004 Mercedes SL55 AMG, 2003 Mercedes SL500, 2000 Mercedes CL500, 1993 Lexus SC400, 1989 525i, 1985 318i
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