brand new 335is with scratch

michellelovekim · 03-04-2012, 10:13 PM

I just bought a new black 335 two weeks ago and just saw today that's there is a curved scratch about 7 inches long along the bottom of the driver side door. The scratch is hair thin and not noticeable from more than 3 feet away. But my fingernail does catch if I run it across.

Any advice on what I should I do?! And much will this cost me?

crzylildude · 03-04-2012, 10:25 PM

So you did not manage to catch who did it?!.... Just come to LTBMW meet this coming Saturday... and talk to LONG... they have their own painting dept... they will be able to help you save cost... I strongly advice not to bring it to any side of the road paint shop...

yakev724 · 03-04-2012, 10:59 PM

I think it could probably be carefully filled with clear and then polished over.

michellelovekim · 03-04-2012, 11:31 PM

How so? Is this something I can do on my own?

Miami · 03-05-2012, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by michellelovekim

How so? Is this something I can do on my own?

nope. best to take it to a pro. i think it could be buffed out. or you can try taking it to the dealer and asking for a repair...how new is it?

michellelovekim · 03-05-2012, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Miami

nope. best to take it to a pro. i think it could be buffed out. or you can try taking it to the dealer and asking for a repair...how new is it?

Literally just 2 weeks. I think you're right. I'm definitely going to take it to a professional.

luv135i · 03-05-2012, 08:14 AM

A pro should be able to fill, wet sand, then polish out. Many companies specialize in this. We have a local one thats mobile and does perfect work

Miami · 03-05-2012, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by michellelovekim

Literally just 2 weeks. I think you're right. I'm definitely going to take it to a professional.

i have heard stories of people that will take it to the dealer and threaten to return the car (there is some type of 30 day return...im sure of it, but find out first) if they dont fix a certain thing in the car. i know i did it when i bought my 330i cpo..... found 3 big scratches on the roof (previous owner tried to tailgate through a lifting gate and it hit the car) and they ended up doing a "we-owe" which means they gotta fix it.

michellelovekim · 03-05-2012, 10:57 PM

I'm definitely going to give that a try. I couldn't find anything online about a return policy though.

HK8888 · 03-06-2012, 07:09 AM

Detailers will handle it, depends on the severity of the scratch.

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michellelovekim New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	brand new 335is with scratch I just bought a new black 335 two weeks ago and just saw today that's there is a curved scratch about 7 inches long along the bottom of the driver side door. The scratch is hair thin and not noticeable from more than 3 feet away. But my fingernail does catch if I run it across. Any advice on what I should I do?! And much will this cost me?
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crzylildude Colonel 183 Rep 2,063 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (16) Garage List 1991 BMW E30 325i s ... [8.50] 1995 BMW 318Ti [0.00] 2007 BMW 335i Coupe [10.00] 1962 VW KarmanGhia [10.00] 2007 BMW Mini Cooper [9.00]	So you did not manage to catch who did it?!.... Just come to LTBMW meet this coming Saturday... and talk to LONG... they have their own painting dept... they will be able to help you save cost... I strongly advice not to bring it to any side of the road paint shop...
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luv135i Major 60 Rep 1,073 Posts Drives: White Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	A pro should be able to fill, wet sand, then polish out. Many companies specialize in this. We have a local one thats mobile and does perfect work
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michellelovekim New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 335is Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	I'm definitely going to give that a try. I couldn't find anything online about a return policy though.
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03-06-2012, 07:09 AM	#10
HK8888 Captain 24 Rep 926 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 M3 Coupe [10.00]	Detailers will handle it, depends on the severity of the scratch.
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