[BimmerF32_430i]

Hey guys, I recently got an m sport bumper for my car from a trusted vendor. I had a Bmw body shop do the work and was set to pick the car up today.

Got a call from them and apparently the paint was peeling after they tried detailing it. I haven't had a chance to go and check the car and see what exactly is wrong.

From my basic understanding of painting, I'm assuming that they didn't prep the surface enough? What else could they have done wrong for the paint to peel like that? The bumper didn't come primed and they never mentioned using a primer either.

My previous experience with an eBay bumper was similar but the shop I had do it specifically told me that they had to spend extra time prepping the bumper for the paint to stick.

If someone with more experience can let me know what they think could be the problem, I would appreciate it.

[Mr. Tasty]

You should not even wax a freshly painted body part for at least 2 months, let alone paint correct it.

How long did you wait from the part being painted until it was detailed?

[BimmerF32_430i]

Originally Posted by Mr. Tasty

You should not even wax a freshly painted body part for at least 2 months, let alone paint correct it.

How long did you wait from the part being painted until it was detailed?

I haven't even gotten the car back yet, but they finished painting 3 days ago. I think when they meant detail they meant just washing and cleaning the car.

[BEM-S4]

Originally Posted by Mr. Tasty

You should not even wax a freshly painted body part for at least 2 months, let alone paint correct it.

How long did you wait from the part being painted until it was detailed?

30 days at LEAST.

Shops paint plastic all the time (ie bumper)should be a no brainer to get a decent finish.

[BimmerF32_430i]

Originally Posted by BEM-S4

30 days at LEAST.

Shops paint plastic all the time (ie bumper)should be a no brainer to get a decent finish.

which is why I am so confused as to why this BMW certified collision center cant get this right. am i right in assuming that even if the bumper comes in a non-primed and non-OEM quality, that this shop should easily be able to prep and get the paint to stick?? it seems like a shop that works on thousands of cars should be able to do this..

[Billfitz]

There's always the possibility that the material the bumper is made from isn't what it should be.

[Kailec]

While I agree they shouldnt have a problem if they're experienced, just curious what brand bumper did you get?

[BimmerF32_430i]

Originally Posted by Kailec

While I agree they shouldnt have a problem if they're experienced, just curious what brand bumper did you get?

its from ikonmotorsports. ive had their products before and never had any complaints either so im pretty confident the bumper material is fine

[Billfitz]

With those prices they're obviously Asian imports, which are usually OK, but not always. I assume that the factory bumpers are made to accept paint without special adhesion promoters, but aftermarkets might not.

[marmit2017]

Originally Posted by BimmerF30_335i

its from ikonmotorsports. ive had their products before and never had any complaints either so im pretty confident the bumper material is fine

Any updates on what happened? I bought one from them as well and am going to have it painted next week

[BimmerF32_430i]

Originally Posted by marmit2017

Any updates on what happened? I bought one from them as well and am going to have it painted next week

They stripped it all off and then added primer and then repainted. Just make sure the shop uses primer cause the bumper isn't primed to begin with

[Billfitz]

Who runs that shop? Howard, Fine and Howard?

[7iM3less]

Its most likely the primer that came (or was applied) on the bumper.

I've gone through two Selma (GoodGo) bumpers which are known to be one of the better aftermarket bumpers and the second one had a similar problem. My shop painted it and the paint literally started peeling. You knew it was the primer because the primer was grey and when the paint was peeling it uncovered black which was the bumper colour beneath the primer.

They had to strip the entire thing and reprime + paint. Never had the problem again.

[BimmerF32_430i]

Originally Posted by KC328_F30

Its most likely the primer that came (or was applied) on the bumper.

I've gone through two Selma (GoodGo) bumpers which are known to be one of the better aftermarket bumpers and the second one had a similar problem. My shop painted it and the paint literally started peeling. You knew it was the primer because the primer was grey and when the paint was peeling it uncovered black which was the bumper colour beneath the primer.

They had to strip the entire thing and reprime + paint. Never had the problem again.

Exactly what happened with this one. They redid it and it's perfectly fine. Came out awesome