fixing paint chips/scrapes on the bumper

speedmaster20d · 10-11-2018, 09:52 PM

posted this in the wrong forum initially

just got some scrapes on my brand new M3, not sure who did it sucks

what is the best way to fix these ?

Poiseuille · 10-11-2018, 10:01 PM

The attached screenshot is from a detailer in New Jersey and I can see that you're in SF. Just go on the regional sub-forum that's local for you and see if they are talking about this, if not, then start your own thread and ask. These bumpers are very fixable.

wsccsw13 · 10-12-2018, 09:08 AM

If it's just paint damage (ie no gouges in the bumper), use Dr ColorChip. Paint will match perfectly and the application process is an easy DIY. I've used it for stone/track chips on my YMB M4, it's amazing! The kit with paint and solution is around $65 with shipping.

Poiseuille · 10-12-2018, 05:19 PM

I've used Dr.Colorchip myself on three different BMW's with great results on stone chips, it even worked very well on my Tanzanite. It will not, unfortunately, work on the gouge in OP's bumper as shown in the pictures. That needs a repair.

Andrae26 · 10-12-2018, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Poiseuille

I've used Dr.Colorchip myself on three different BMW's with great results on stone chips, it even worked very well on my Tanzanite. It will not, unfortunately, work on the gouge in OP's bumper as shown in the pictures. That needs a repair.

Just ordered it for my tanzanite. Glad to hear it matches well

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speedmaster20d First Lieutenant 350 Rep 399 Posts Drives: 21 G80 comp BG. 2018 F80(sold) Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Bay iTrader: (0)	fixing paint chips/scrapes on the bumper posted this in the wrong forum initially just got some scrapes on my brand new M3, not sure who did it sucks what is the best way to fix these ? Attached Images
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Poiseuille Brigadier General 5393 Rep 3,737 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 DCT Tanzanite/Amaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Princeton iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [10.00]	The attached screenshot is from a detailer in New Jersey and I can see that you're in SF. Just go on the regional sub-forum that's local for you and see if they are talking about this, if not, then start your own thread and ask. These bumpers are very fixable. Attached Images
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wsccsw13 Private First Class 88 Rep 173 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 Join Date: May 2015 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	If it's just paint damage (ie no gouges in the bumper), use Dr ColorChip. Paint will match perfectly and the application process is an easy DIY. I've used it for stone/track chips on my YMB M4, it's amazing! The kit with paint and solution is around $65 with shipping. __________________ 2016 M4 - YMB, Full sonoma, AP racing BBK, Eisenmann catless DP, MPE, BPM CS tune, GC camber plates, GTS and Euro MDM coding by BPM, MaxPSI crank hub cause mine spun, 18x10 square track setup. A beast...I Love Her!!!! 2015 LX570 - road trips and winter 2017 LX570 - wife
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Poiseuille Brigadier General 5393 Rep 3,737 Posts Drives: 2016 M4 DCT Tanzanite/Amaro Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Princeton iTrader: (0) Garage List [0.00] [10.00]	I've used Dr.Colorchip myself on three different BMW's with great results on stone chips, it even worked very well on my Tanzanite. It will not, unfortunately, work on the gouge in OP's bumper as shown in the pictures. That needs a repair.
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