Frozen Paint Light Scratch Correction

bimmer7777SP24 · 10-13-2024, 10:48 AM

Just got my M8CC after its 11k miles journey via ship from Dingolfing. However during the journey it got a couple of light scratches under the door handles and on the trunk. The car is scheduled to go for PPF on Wednesday and its at the dealership garage until then to make sure no further scratches occur.

However, any tips on how to correct the existing scratches on the Frozen paintwork? Images below.

https://res.cloudinary.com/dude-lemo...486_zt904d.jpg

alex2364 · 10-13-2024, 12:09 PM

Only way to fix frozen paint is to repaint the whole panel. I would just live with it.

louielouie · 10-13-2024, 05:10 PM

What Alex said. You can't repair frozen paint. Only respray.

You should PPF the whole car or live with it.

Yuille36 · 10-16-2024, 02:30 PM

Yep, frozen paint is one of those paints that you can't buff, or use touch paint on. The entire panel would need to be repainted, and this is why so many people after buying frozen paint, will tell you not to get it. And if you get anything on the paint, you need to wipe it off immediate like bird poop. many choose to get gloss paint, and have it wrapped in matt PPF.

Westside Guy · 10-20-2024, 08:32 AM

As mentioned you will need to paint entire panels which I wouldn’t recommend doing for these minor scratches, most especially on a brand new car.

Just do allover Xpel Stealth PPF and hopefully those scratches won’t be too visible.

airkat32 · 10-23-2024, 01:01 PM

i have an X1 with pure grey frozen. i bought all the opaque products from swissvax and they are great. the wax seems to hide very light scratches. you could try that. i would recommend the wash and the prewax cleaner too.

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bimmer7777SP24 Beach Driving 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW 430d xDrive, BMW M8CC Join Date: Mar 2024 Location: Mauritius iTrader: (0)	Frozen Paint Light Scratch Correction Just got my M8CC after its 11k miles journey via ship from Dingolfing. However during the journey it got a couple of light scratches under the door handles and on the trunk. The car is scheduled to go for PPF on Wednesday and its at the dealership garage until then to make sure no further scratches occur. However, any tips on how to correct the existing scratches on the Frozen paintwork? Images below. https://res.cloudinary.com/dude-lemo...486_zt904d.jpg
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alex2364 Brigadier General 3431 Rep 3,004 Posts Drives: 2020 M4 ZCP / 2023 X3 M40i Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (2) Garage List 2020 BMW M4 [10.00] 2023 BMW X3 M40i [9.75]	Only way to fix frozen paint is to repaint the whole panel. I would just live with it.
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louielouie Major 724 Rep 1,187 Posts Drives: '18 F80 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	What Alex said. You can't repair frozen paint. Only respray. You should PPF the whole car or live with it.
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Yuille36 Major 681 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: X5M, M3 ZCP 6MT, MB E63 AMG Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 BMW X5M [9.83] 2017 BMW/M3 [9.90]	Yep, frozen paint is one of those paints that you can't buff, or use touch paint on. The entire panel would need to be repainted, and this is why so many people after buying frozen paint, will tell you not to get it. And if you get anything on the paint, you need to wipe it off immediate like bird poop. many choose to get gloss paint, and have it wrapped in matt PPF. __________________ *It is never taken for granted that a commitment to speed and acceleration must be matched with an equivalent ambition when it comes time to stop!*
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Westside Guy Major General 7102 Rep 5,164 Posts Drives: 22 Z4 M40i, 21 228i Retired Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: Hallandale Beach, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW Z4 M40i [9.72]	As mentioned you will need to paint entire panels which I wouldn’t recommend doing for these minor scratches, most especially on a brand new car. Just do allover Xpel Stealth PPF and hopefully those scratches won’t be too visible.
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10-23-2024, 01:01 PM	#6
airkat32 New Member 43 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2024 X1 Frozen Grey MSport Pro Join Date: May 2024 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	i have an X1 with pure grey frozen. i bought all the opaque products from swissvax and they are great. the wax seems to hide very light scratches. you could try that. i would recommend the wash and the prewax cleaner too.
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