Door repair question

PetitPimousse · 04-11-2010, 08:58 AM

Hey guys, finally got my M. It was used and had a long scratch on the door but I got it at such a discount that I couldn't pass up on the deal. I will post pics as soon later today. The scratch is long and catches my nail so through the paint. I believe I'll need the door repainted. Car is AW. Any ideas about how much it will cost to fix and make it look perfect?
Thanks

PetitPimousse · 04-11-2010, 01:56 PM

Another quick question. How important is it
to have it done at a BMW certified shop? I know of a decent shop but they aren't certified...

alpina527 · 04-11-2010, 02:29 PM

I would stick with a BMW paint shop because they will use the correct Oem Glasurit paint and it will also keep the paint warranty intact.

I know you have white, but take a look at my post here.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372295

I don't think this standard of paint is the same at all Main dealer paint shops, but it is at mine.

PetitPimousse · 04-11-2010, 04:29 PM

Wow that thread was scary...
Any ideas on cost?

eclipsisNA · 04-11-2010, 04:42 PM

What part of the U.S. are you located? I might know of a good shop in your area.

PetitPimousse · 04-11-2010, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eclipsis

What part of the U.S. are you located? I might know of a good shop in your area.

I'm in NJ, in the Edison area. I know of one (Ultimate Collision) supposed to be pretty good.

PetitPimousse · 04-12-2010, 07:55 PM

2 body shops i saw said they want to blend the door with the fenders. I am a little concerned about that, is that the best practice (I know it's a common one)?

MarkB84 · 04-14-2010, 01:36 PM

the right kind of paint makes all the difference. choose a shop that knows what they are doing.

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PetitPimousse Private 25 Rep 91 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Door repair question Hey guys, finally got my M. It was used and had a long scratch on the door but I got it at such a discount that I couldn't pass up on the deal. I will post pics as soon later today. The scratch is long and catches my nail so through the paint. I believe I'll need the door repainted. Car is AW. Any ideas about how much it will cost to fix and make it look perfect? Thanks
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PetitPimousse Private 25 Rep 91 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Another quick question. How important is it to have it done at a BMW certified shop? I know of a decent shop but they aren't certified...
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alpina527 Banned 60 Rep 638 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 M3 DCT JZB/FR Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: London, England iTrader: (1)	I would stick with a BMW paint shop because they will use the correct Oem Glasurit paint and it will also keep the paint warranty intact. I know you have white, but take a look at my post here. http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=372295 I don't think this standard of paint is the same at all Main dealer paint shops, but it is at mine.
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PetitPimousse Private 25 Rep 91 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	Wow that thread was scary... Any ideas on cost?
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eclipsisNA Colonel 350 Rep 2,937 Posts Drives: 2013 Estoril 328i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2014 BMW 428i [7.76]	What part of the U.S. are you located? I might know of a good shop in your area.
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PetitPimousse Private 25 Rep 91 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: U.S. iTrader: (0)	2 body shops i saw said they want to blend the door with the fenders. I am a little concerned about that, is that the best practice (I know it's a common one)?
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MarkB84 Private 0 Rep 51 Posts Drives: E36 M3 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	the right kind of paint makes all the difference. choose a shop that knows what they are doing. __________________ Paintless Dent Repair Techs make $100k/year. Interested?
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