Got my first scratch!!!..will it buff out???

joz · 06-17-2015, 07:30 PM

Was driving on the highway at about 120kph (75mph) and a truck in front of me kicked up a big tree branch that was on the roadway. It managed to scrape my hood and demolish the windshield. Thankfully it hit the passenger side and no one was sitting there. Must have fallen off another truck in front of both of us. Unfortunately ran over a 2nd piece as well and have some undercarriage damage mainly to the side skirt. Both pieces looked to be about a 2ft long and 4-6in thick...hard to tell when it's flying at you that fast! It could have been a lot worse if the wood would have speared the windshield. Surprising how little time you have to react. I realized it was flying my way and just had enough time to think oh shit.

No one hurt so that's all that matters. Question is will it buff out?

Insurance has been pretty good so far and it's at a certified shop to get patched up!

Moony · 06-17-2015, 07:47 PM

Glad to know you're okay. I can't imagine what it must have felt like being in your position O_O

VMRWheels · 06-17-2015, 07:55 PM

Whoa that's crazy. Glad to hear it's being taken cared of

(And yes, it will buff out haha)

mrmoua2u · 06-17-2015, 08:16 PM

No buffing out on that hood for sure!!

justinnum1 · 06-17-2015, 08:16 PM

meguiars quick detailer should be fine.

Buckeyes · 06-17-2015, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

meguiars quick detailer should be fine.

Lol

maa335iF30 · 06-17-2015, 08:43 PM

Seems to me there's more than just a scratch issue....isn't it dented?

Mr Enigma · 06-18-2015, 05:07 AM

Some windscreen polish and you're as good as new mate.

F30lolz · 06-18-2015, 05:33 AM

Good luck with the sale, sir.

HFW003 · 06-18-2015, 06:42 AM

It's hard to say, can you feel the scratch with your finger nail?

Glad all are safe!

BMWZ4 · 06-18-2015, 06:51 AM

Holy crap! Glad you're ok.

E90Fleet · 06-18-2015, 07:03 AM

Windshield did it job keeping the piece from penetrating the cabin.

Those small glass shards is why I always like wearing some type of eye protection while driving.

Glad you ok.

marlin2911 · 06-18-2015, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

meguiars quick detailer should be fine.

I think you'll probably need a clay bar for this one.

Fronzdan · 06-18-2015, 11:47 AM

A little duct tape will fix that windshield right up.

Something like this happened on my previous car. I was driving on the highway at night around 80mph. Car in another lane runs over something which blows out his tire. Whatever it was, flips up into the air and boom right into my windshield. The center of the crater actually broke through the safety glass with a hole. Not fun at all.

smithf80 · 06-18-2015, 08:51 PM

Stuff with glass makes me so nervous, especially cleaning those small shards up.

If you miss just one iota of a piece someone can touch it and get it in their finger.

rolltidef32 · 06-18-2015, 09:29 PM

I think the body shop will clean that glass, then get the car detailed if they're worth anything.

That is beyond a scratch. Possible it can be sanded, but that hood is getting repainted. In fact, if that isn't the resolution, you need to raise hell until it gets done. Thats the only answer to that hood.

That glass needs to be shop vac'd out and it likely scattered other places than just that passenger seat and the front carpet.

Good luck bud. Sorry that happened to you, but it could be worse, as in an accident with the truck instead of the tree branch.

Lcfcno1fan · 06-19-2015, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by joz

Was driving on the highway at about 120kph (75mph) and a truck in front of me kicked up a big tree branch that was on the roadway. It managed to scrape my hood and demolish the windshield. Thankfully it hit the passenger side and no one was sitting there. Must have fallen off another truck in front of both of us. Unfortunately ran over a 2nd piece as well and have some undercarriage damage mainly to the side skirt. Both pieces looked to be about a 2ft long and 4-6in thick...hard to tell when it's flying at you that fast! It could have been a lot worse if the wood would have speared the windshield. Surprising how little time you have to react. I realized it was flying my way and just had enough time to think oh shit.

No one hurt so that's all that matters. Question is will it buff out?

Insurance has been pretty good so far and it's at a certified shop to get patched up!

Can you repost some close up pics as I can't quite make out the damage?

snipnoob86 · 06-19-2015, 02:08 AM

you wont get rid of that mate can see the scratch is bad and it looks indented. a bodyshop may be able to fill it which will require a respray. cheapest option is a new / good 2nd hand bonnet

joz · 06-19-2015, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

meguiars quick detailer should be fine.

thank you for all the suggestions on how to detail this one out. I've purchased some meguiars and will give it a shot

Quote:

Originally Posted by snipnoob86

you wont get rid of that mate can see the scratch is bad and it looks indented. a bodyshop may be able to fill it which will require a respray. cheapest option is a new / good 2nd hand bonnet

going through insurance and so far the indication is its going to be a new hood!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolltidef32

I think the body shop will clean that glass, then get the car detailed if they're worth anything.

That is beyond a scratch. Possible it can be sanded, but that hood is getting repainted. In fact, if that isn't the resolution, you need to raise hell until it gets done. Thats the only answer to that hood.

That glass needs to be shop vac'd out and it likely scattered other places than just that passenger seat and the front carpet.

Good luck bud. Sorry that happened to you, but it could be worse, as in an accident with the truck instead of the tree branch.

The body shop has a good rating so hopefully they follow through on their service. The glass went everywhere, including a bit on me. I'm sure i'll be finding glass for a while to come. My main concern is getting it out of seats and areas where it can tear something or cut someone.

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Originally Posted by F30lolz

Good luck with the sale, sir.

comprehensive claim, technically not an "accident". Either way i'm not too concerned. This is pretty minor on the scale of accidents and car value.

MikeTerp · 06-20-2015, 11:03 AM

Good luck. Was driving the wife's Prius on an expressway at about 70mph when a truck ahead blew a tire and threw pieces all over the place. One came sailing right back at me. Fortunately, no one was in the "slow" lane, so swerved enough to keep it from hitting me right on the driver's side windshield. It did tear off the outside driver's side mirror and scratched the door and side glass. An SUV driving in the lane to my left took quite a hit on his grill. Lucky that we weren't hurt, but this type of thing is all to common with the retread tires used on big trucks.

Professor///M · 06-26-2015, 08:45 PM

Just PDR and some touch up paint. Then use that walmart crack remover for the wind shield.

Chris@codemybimmer · 06-26-2015, 09:20 PM

Were you filming on set for Final Destination 6?

06-17-2015, 07:30 PM	#1
joz First Lieutenant 85 Rep 306 Posts Drives: 2014 335xi Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: t.o iTrader: (0)	Got my first scratch!!!..will it buff out??? Was driving on the highway at about 120kph (75mph) and a truck in front of me kicked up a big tree branch that was on the roadway. It managed to scrape my hood and demolish the windshield. Thankfully it hit the passenger side and no one was sitting there. Must have fallen off another truck in front of both of us. Unfortunately ran over a 2nd piece as well and have some undercarriage damage mainly to the side skirt. Both pieces looked to be about a 2ft long and 4-6in thick...hard to tell when it's flying at you that fast! It could have been a lot worse if the wood would have speared the windshield. Surprising how little time you have to react. I realized it was flying my way and just had enough time to think oh shit. No one hurt so that's all that matters. Question is will it buff out? Insurance has been pretty good so far and it's at a certified shop to get patched up! Attached Images
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E90Fleet Lieutenant General 1312 Rep 10,185 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Windshield did it job keeping the piece from penetrating the cabin. Those small glass shards is why I always like wearing some type of eye protection while driving. Glad you ok. __________________ BMW if you are reading, I need a job, Please.
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Fronzdan Lieutenant Colonel 304 Rep 1,739 Posts Drives: '24 M240 xDrive Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	A little duct tape will fix that windshield right up. Something like this happened on my previous car. I was driving on the highway at night around 80mph. Car in another lane runs over something which blows out his tire. Whatever it was, flips up into the air and boom right into my windshield. The center of the crater actually broke through the safety glass with a hole. Not fun at all.
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rolltidef32 National Championship #17 and Counting! 793 Rep 1,508 Posts Drives: 2018 BMW i3s and 2019 X5 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA iTrader: (0)	I think the body shop will clean that glass, then get the car detailed if they're worth anything. That is beyond a scratch. Possible it can be sanded, but that hood is getting repainted. In fact, if that isn't the resolution, you need to raise hell until it gets done. Thats the only answer to that hood. That glass needs to be shop vac'd out and it likely scattered other places than just that passenger seat and the front carpet. Good luck bud. Sorry that happened to you, but it could be worse, as in an accident with the truck instead of the tree branch. __________________ 2018 i3s - Melbourne Red, Tera World, Ceramic Film all windows Packs: Technology, Driver Assistance, HK Audio, Park Distance Control
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snipnoob86 Major 288 Rep 1,201 Posts Drives: 335D Saloon Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	you wont get rid of that mate can see the scratch is bad and it looks indented. a bodyshop may be able to fill it which will require a respray. cheapest option is a new / good 2nd hand bonnet
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06-20-2015, 11:03 AM	#20
MikeTerp Second Lieutenant 29 Rep 285 Posts Drives: 2016 F30/340 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Good luck. Was driving the wife's Prius on an expressway at about 70mph when a truck ahead blew a tire and threw pieces all over the place. One came sailing right back at me. Fortunately, no one was in the "slow" lane, so swerved enough to keep it from hitting me right on the driver's side windshield. It did tear off the outside driver's side mirror and scratched the door and side glass. An SUV driving in the lane to my left took quite a hit on his grill. Lucky that we weren't hurt, but this type of thing is all to common with the retread tires used on big trucks.
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