[pmheadwired]

Fuuuuuuuuck...... was in a horrid ncp car park got into a tight space and the slope on the roof scraped the center of my boot rim (just above logo).

About 30cm scrape. Soooo gutted.

how much would it cost to fix *estimate not going via insurance :-(

Would u recommend bmw approved or just a good sprayer ?

[GBR1]

Photo??

[BMWSKI]

[dopper99]

Pics!!?

[pmheadwired]

Trying to get pics.

its about 30cm scrape righ on flush before top of boot above badge.

will need sprayed. An estimate of cost.? Thinking circa 250?

I could greet

[Alkidrew]

you opened the boot and it scraped it? struggling to understand how it is scraped above the boot badge as the roof is higher....or did you reverse into a space with a downward sloping ceiling??

[pmheadwired]

Originally Posted by Alkidrew

you opened the boot and it scraped it? struggling to understand how it is scraped above the boot badge as the roof is higher....or did you reverse into a space with a downward sloping ceiling??

Spot on. Reversed in sloping roof. No making excuses but colleague was guiding me in then crunch.

white deep scrape on center above logo.what u think proce wize.?

[Alkidrew]

At a BMW dealer, maybe £4-500. At a private specialist, perhaps £250-£300?

[mgwest76]

Originally Posted by pmheadwired

Fuuuuuuuuck...... was in a horrid ncp car park got into a tight space and the slope on the roof scraped the center of my boot rim (just above logo).

About 30cm scrape. Soooo gutted.

how much would it cost to fix *estimate not going via insurance :-(

Would u recommend bmw approved or just a good sprayer ?

Which car park?

I had a boot respray and a dent repair and paint touch up on the A frame for £400.

Therefore I think you'd get the boot done for about £250

[chiefy]

Could put a claim to NCP if they wasn't any markings or warning signs shown ???

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by pmheadwired

Spot on. Reversed in sloping roof. No making excuses but colleague was guiding me in then crunch.

white deep scrape on center above logo.what u think proce wize.?

So sorry to hear this.

Without a picture, I would say proce wize £1,000,000.

Nothing now a days costs less than £150 + VAT to fix by BMW. Let's have a picky.

[pmheadwired]

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vnsm8cq8udjyct0/20140508_151622.jpg

or mabey a boot spoiler to cover?

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by pmheadwired

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vnsm8cq8udjyct0/20140508_151622.jpg

or mabey a boot spoiler to cover?

Easily fixed by a smart fix. Go to your dealer and see if they can oblige.

[pmheadwired]

Think spoiler would cover?

[F30AM]

Originally Posted by pmheadwired

Think spoiler would cover?

Spoilers look stupid.
However, a spoiler will cover it. Also, you won't have to deal with paint mismatch problems.

[dannywooly77]

Originally Posted by F30AM

Spoilers look stupid.
However, a spoiler will cover it. Also, you won't have to deal with paint mismatch problems.

Hey! I like my spoiler!

[Mattjkilo]

Originally Posted by pmheadwired

https://www.dropbox.com/s/vnsm8cq8ud...508_151622.jpg

or mabey a boot spoiler to cover?

I had my bonnet resprayed because of a paint fault I found on it. It cost BMW about 550. I'd assume a similar price mate but can't be sure. That was using BMW approved.

[pmheadwired]

Spoiler wont cover it. Checked!

Need to go down the repair route.

No what to I do... advice guys.

1. SMART repair... will it really look right?
2. BMW Approved ... Is there less of a chance of colour mis match going via BMW
3. Local Sprayer ... worried that the job wouldnt be as good as BMW's?

[kitster]

We had a smart repair at a BMW dealership; we went that route because we had issues previously and it was a mare to sort out. In the end there was a slight colour mismatch but the dealer took the car back and resprayed. Also the repair bill wasn't as bad as we initially thought.

[pmheadwired]

So avoid the smart repair then?

[dopper99]

Same thing happened to me, slight scrape on the bumper around Christmas time. Had an independent do a smart repair but when the missus was following me home after having it done she noticed the colour difference in the car headlights. So we pulled over and you could see exactly where they sprayed it, half way along the bumper. So took it back and they resprayed the whole bumper in the end (for no extra cost).
Mines black and they said some colours get away with it and some dont.

[-AndyH-]

A smart repair should be different to a bodyshop repair - they can use the same materials etc. It all comes down to the the person using the spray gun.

This guy does very good smart repairs - http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=329745