Paint damage...

fullsmoke · 03-26-2021, 06:04 PM

Hello All,

The unthinkable happened today with my baby today... I touched a curb in the front--the radar system was WAY off (I park here daily and can judge it well but I've become so accustomed to the radar guidance). Any advice on how to fix this? I'm very handy and was going to try to smooth out with 1000-3000 grit paper and then try touch up paint. I don't need perfection as it's a lease. Any thoughts?

(Also, yes, the car is filthy--went on a long road trip recently)

Thanks,
FS

Alcenos · 03-26-2021, 06:32 PM

How much longer do you have on the lease? I normally make it look worse when I try to fix things like this. However, I get it, even if you had a few months left, it would drive me nuts. Maybe add a front lip that would cover it?

snowbimmer · 03-26-2021, 07:09 PM

Napa Auto Parts. Take the paint code down and they can mix up some in a spray can and some left over for a brush. Sand it down, mask it off and let 'er rip. I had similar (tho not as bad) events to my lip on a carbon black M550 and a Doningtom M5. After painting you couldn't really tell if you weren't looking and you could barely tell if you were and got up close.

Worst that happens is you eff it up and then take it to a body shop.

Good luck

fullsmoke · 03-26-2021, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by snowbimmer

Napa Auto Parts. Take the paint code down and they can mix up some in a spray can and some left over for a brush. Sand it down, mask it off and let 'er rip. I had similar (tho not as bad) events to my lip on a carbon black M550 and a Doningtom M5. After painting you couldn't really tell if you weren't looking and you could barely tell if you were and got up close.

Worst that happens is you eff it up and then take it to a body shop.

Good luck

This is what I was looking for!!! I don’t care if I make it worse bc then I’ll just take it to a professional. But this would be a learning experience for me. Any advice on sanding? Thanks!!!

TrevorM3 · 03-26-2021, 10:43 PM

as someone in the auto industry, i wouldn't do touch up, unless its a lease and going back soon.

mjr24 · 03-27-2021, 01:03 AM

First, get some polish or Scratch X on there and see what's left after that. You might be surprised how much goes away...

That looks like it might be scuffed with paint on it...which might come off with Scratch X and leave you with some minor lines the same color as your car.

snowbimmer · 03-27-2021, 01:58 AM

Oh, yeah. Scratch X it first. It might help a little, but you look pretty dinged. I only sanded lightly. Then painted with kind of a mist, so wasn't a full in spray job. Couple of coats. The paint matched extremely well and I was just trying to get it to look like the paint hadn't been scratched through to the underlying plastic. No one ever said anything at turn in time.

Resjudicata · 03-29-2021, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TrevorM3

as someone in the auto industry, i wouldn't do touch up, unless its a lease and going back soon.

how would you fix it?

TrevorM3 · 03-29-2021, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Resjudicata

how would you fix it?

real paint.

But a skillfull painter could actually blend that lip, since it's in between those two edges. Not every shop would try it though.

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snowbimmer Colonel 6390 Rep 2,072 Posts Drives: 2022 M850 GC - Carbon Black Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: PDX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 M850 GC [9.67]	Napa Auto Parts. Take the paint code down and they can mix up some in a spray can and some left over for a brush. Sand it down, mask it off and let 'er rip. I had similar (tho not as bad) events to my lip on a carbon black M550 and a Doningtom M5. After painting you couldn't really tell if you weren't looking and you could barely tell if you were and got up close. Worst that happens is you eff it up and then take it to a body shop. Good luck
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mjr24 Colonel 2292 Rep 2,815 Posts Drives: 25 X7, 24 I7 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	First, get some polish or Scratch X on there and see what's left after that. You might be surprised how much goes away... That looks like it might be scuffed with paint on it...which might come off with Scratch X and leave you with some minor lines the same color as your car. __________________ 2025 X7 40i, 2024 I7 60i, 2022 M8 Comp GC, 2021 AMG GT53, 2022 X5M Competition, 2021 X7 40i, 2019 M5, 2018 M550I, 2017 Audi Q7, 2014 M6 GC, 2013 Mercedes CLS550, 2011 750LI, 2008 M6 Cabrio, 2008 Porsche Cayenne S, 2004 Mercedes SL55 AMG, 2003 Mercedes SL500, 2000 Mercedes CL500, 1993 Lexus SC400, 1989 525i, 1985 318i
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snowbimmer Colonel 6390 Rep 2,072 Posts Drives: 2022 M850 GC - Carbon Black Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: PDX iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 M850 GC [9.67]	Oh, yeah. Scratch X it first. It might help a little, but you look pretty dinged. I only sanded lightly. Then painted with kind of a mist, so wasn't a full in spray job. Couple of coats. The paint matched extremely well and I was just trying to get it to look like the paint hadn't been scratched through to the underlying plastic. No one ever said anything at turn in time.
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