10-12-2021, 02:57 PM | #1 |
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Right front fender damage
Featured on BIMMERPOST.com Anyone knows what it is and how to disassemble it so I can replace it myself? If I can buy this part then I can have a local body shop paint it for me and I can assemble it myself if it is possible. It looks like it is attached to the body of the car by clips/button fasteners but I don't want to undertake something that I do not know about and cause more damage. See attached pics. |
10-12-2021, 03:27 PM | #2 |
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Don't know how to disassemble so don't have anything I can contribute except saying sorry you have to deal with that.
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10-12-2021, 03:34 PM | #3 |
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OK so I figured out that it is part number 51778099124 since I have an M Sport package car. Now the question is how to remove the part. Anyone knows if it is just a pop off and pop on piece or just a few screws to remove? I am quite handy so just need some guidance. Auricom maybe?
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10-12-2021, 03:47 PM | #4 |
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You can do it, check this out (first few steps, I don't think you need take the wheel off):
IND | F95 X5M Painted Front Reflector Set Install Guide https://g05.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1740359
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10-12-2021, 06:25 PM | #5 |
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I had virtually the same damage (mine had more scratches). The estimates to repaint were reasonable $280 - $380. At that price I would just take it to the local body shop and let them handle it.
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10-12-2021, 06:36 PM | #6 |
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Yes I got an estimate for $250 but I need a new one as mine has cracked from the front side so it looks like a sole that has come apart from a shoe. I ordered the post at $166 shipped to me and then $250 to paint. The shop quoted me $300 to remove the damaged part and install the new one so I am contemplating if it is worth the effort to save the $50 or just let them handle it.
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10-12-2021, 10:17 PM | #11 |
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Is it 166 for the part, 250 to paint and 300 to remove and install? if that's correct I would save the 300 and do that labor myself. I've had one off, you just need a decent plastic trim tool
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10-13-2021, 12:01 AM | #12 |
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Haha no. $166 for the part and $300 to paint and install so total of $466. If it was $300 for the install then i would do it myself any day since it is a 15 minute job which is why I am even thinking of saving the $50 even and doing the install myself.
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10-14-2021, 02:04 AM | #14 |
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I don't get how people can be so careless. Sorry you have to go through that. I've witnessed once before too and it's so frustrating.
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10-14-2021, 03:07 PM | #15 |
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My wife told her that she will be back with me to the accident site and by then the lady had gone. Yes, I know my wife should have at least taken a photo of the license plate or some information but since this happened just 2 houses down from my house she thought that she can get me real quick and trusted the lady to not run away. Rookie mistake of trusting people these days.
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Oh dear. I hope all goes well for you and that everything gets settled soon!
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