[chuckins9]

Got a couple teaser pics from my SA

[john1200c]

Originally Posted by chuckins9

Got a couple teaser pics from my SA

Awesome, looks great! I'm jealous you got yours so quickly! I never realized how impatient I am....

[nZtiZia]

definitely looks like a weekend pickup (if not earlier). congrats on an awesome beast!

[FracGuy]

Originally Posted by chuckins9

Got a couple teaser pics from my SA

Congrats! Can't wait to hear what you think when you see it in person. Beautiful vehicle.....!

[jo2134]

Congratulations, awesome combo and one that I am considering if I go with the M50i

[chuckins9]

So I picked up my car and really not happy with the surface scratches. I feel like I cant even touch the car without adding more. The gloss black window trim is all scratched up and I cant seem to get them out, only making it worse...

really putting a damper on the excitement I had. Love the car otherwise but this is really bothering me.

Will post pictures soon/tomorrow when the sun comes out. Currently storming.

[nZtiZia]

may wanna consider paint correction to restore the clear coat. I don't know if the same process can reduce/remove the scratches from the black glossy trims, though.

something I learned here from others more experienced is to dictate to the dealership what they can or can't do prior to picking up the vehicle, such as don't wash, don't remove protective films/coverings, don't drill into the bumper to mount a license plate mount, etc.

mine had defects caused by my dealership as well (some defects come from the factory). because I opted to install matte ppf, my detailer didn't feel the need to do any paint correction, which saved me a few bucks.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by chuckins9

So I picked up my car and really not happy with the surface scratches. I feel like I cant even touch the car without adding more. The gloss black window trim is all scratched up and I cant seem to get them out, only making it worse...

really putting a damper on the excitement I had. Love the car otherwise but this is really bothering me.

Will post pictures soon/tomorrow when the sun comes out. Currently storming.

Was this from dealer prep?

[john1200c]

Originally Posted by chuckins9

So I picked up my car and really not happy with the surface scratches. I feel like I cant even touch the car without adding more. The gloss black window trim is all scratched up and I cant seem to get them out, only making it worse...

really putting a damper on the excitement I had. Love the car otherwise but this is really bothering me.

Will post pictures soon/tomorrow when the sun comes out. Currently storming.

Man that sucks. Are they gonna make it right for you?

[chuckins9]

Originally Posted by Auricom

Was this from dealer prep?

Hard to say. They are gonna replace the interior trim piece. The exterior gloss black trim around the window can't be replaced. They are gonna have an outside detailed look at it.

[chuckins9]

Originally Posted by john1200c

Man that sucks. Are they gonna make it right for you?

They seem to be trying but nothing has been done yet. I'll likely need to have a paint correction done. Sucks when you spend this kind of money and then need to spend more to fix things.

[Auricom]

Originally Posted by chuckins9

Hard to say. They are gonna replace the interior trim piece. The exterior gloss black trim around the window can't be replaced. They are gonna have an outside detailed look at it.

It definitely looks like poor dealer prep. But the rear window glazing is replaceable.

[denniss]

Originally Posted by Luminor513

I have 742M in black on my X5, it's a 40i so I didn't have 747 as an option. What I like about the 747 is that it shows the calipers better since it's a more open spoke design. I would get the 747 and powdercoat them black.

i thought 747 is a square setup, no ?

[gqgambler]

Originally Posted by denniss

i thought 747 is a square setup, no ?

Nope, 747s are a staggered fitment. All 22s are staggered fitment on the G05.

[luckylingy]

Originally Posted by nZtiZia

may wanna consider paint correction to restore the clear coat. I don't know if the same process can reduce/remove the scratches from the black glossy trims, though.

Yes, you can correct gloss black trim (B pillars, etc.), same as you do on paint. Start with mild finishing polish and pad, and work progressively with more aggressive products until scratches disappear, then use finishing products to remove any hazing.

I recently corrected my trim with medium pads and polish, and the results were perfection. I then applied ceramic coating (specialized for trim and wheels) to protect them from scratches going forward.