10-05-2017, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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Kinda hard to tell but looks like it might be scuffing from the hood touching the bumper.
What I'd do? Make sure hood is adjusted so it doesn't rub anymore, find something else to worry about. It's super hard to see, you're the only one who will ever notice it, and life happens. |
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10-05-2017, 09:06 AM | #3 |
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Is it actually scratched through the paint, or is some type of black substance? I had a few of these marks on my hood as well and was able to remove them with a little Goof-Off.
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10-05-2017, 09:14 AM | #5 |
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I don't say its scratched, but it's definitely a defect rather than contaminant since it is rough to touch and it doesn't rub off :/
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10-05-2017, 09:46 AM | #6 | |
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10-05-2017, 09:57 AM | #7 |
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Thanks for the recommendation, I'll give a try at home with eucalyptus oil first since they are ready available Was yours rough and hard too? hahah it sounds so wrong.
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10-05-2017, 10:13 AM | #9 |
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It could residue from the plastic shipping wrapper that didn't get fully removed. Trying to get it off may do more harm than good, so I'd let the dealer attend to it. That way if he breaks it he fixes it.
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10-05-2017, 10:22 AM | #10 |
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think you would be fine to take it to the dealer and have them apply some touch up paint to just that line, buff and wax over it, should make it "almost" invisible, (under warranty of course) Probably don't want them to repaint the entire front piece more danger of the paint not matching
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10-05-2017, 11:24 AM | #11 | |
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It?s hard for the vehicle prep guys to get all of it when they likely have a whole cue of cars to get to
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10-05-2017, 06:38 PM | #14 |
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I wouldn’t worry too much about it. It’s really not that bad, and you can use touch up paint as xlover said. For something this minor, it’s not worth it to go through a whole new pain job.
Yes, I said pain job - cause it’s a pain in the ass. Waiting for BMW to fix it and the fact that it’s there in the first place. |
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10-05-2017, 08:41 PM | #15 |
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Yea, it's raised and rough and above the paint. I took some eucalyptus oil and WD-40 from work, hopefully It will remove it with ease. I will update you guys with the result
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10-05-2017, 10:04 PM | #16 |
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since the car was purchased brand new from dealer, do bring it back and CA to get the top detailing guy to check it out. If it is not damaged paint then it should be handled by the detailing guy who is responsible to get all shipping materials cleaned up before delivery.
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10-07-2017, 11:21 AM | #21 |
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The dealership won?t do anything? If you just bought this car new, you should have a case for them to do some type of repair on it. If not, like others said, it?s not a big deal. Just make sure to clean the area well and clear coat it if it?s not sealed well to the bumper.
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10-07-2017, 05:14 PM | #22 |
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I'd have it looked at by your local Dealership. Paint guarantees are supported by BMW corp, not up to the dealership, but they'll get the ball rolling for you.
Best of luck, get it fixed! Shouldn't cost you more than some time..
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