Repair paint quality

poosamjam · 11-08-2013, 05:58 PM

I posted a thread last week about my E92 that got in a crash. They called me today telling me the damage is $12k (insurance paying $11k). They aren't repairing anything just replacing the bumper, grills, hood, steering wheel. They said the damage did not pass the bumper which is a good thing. They said they will order all parts from BMW and paint them. My car is getting repaired at sterling collision center, will there be any lacking quality in the paint job?

BMWUltimateDriv3r · 11-08-2013, 07:10 PM

You should probably post this on a regional forum. Good luck.

DRock3d · 11-09-2013, 09:08 AM

$1k deductible or does your insurance blow?

brinkmann · 11-09-2013, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DRock3d

$1k deductible or does your insurance blow?

I think it's safe say he's got a $1,000 deductible.

poosamjam · 11-09-2013, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DRock3d

$1k deductible or does your insurance blow?

Yes $1k deductible.

ad500 · 11-09-2013, 12:46 PM

Depends on who's doing the paintwork I guess. Provided they use a BMW authorized paint and offer a warranty you should be ok.

Don't be afraid to take it back if it's not a spot on color match.

Karbon · 11-09-2013, 06:59 PM

Look for a repair shop that has a lifetime warranty on repairs.

Yes, they exist. I went to one when my old car got rear ended and needed a replacement bumper.

Their work was amazing and lifetime warranty is pretty great. Never had any issues with paint or fitment.

Dark_Knight_335 · 11-09-2013, 07:52 PM

Jesus- I'm sorry, I'll keep my 500$ deductible- not worth the few dollars saved a year for the higher choice (assuming you did that of course.)

bleicht · 11-09-2013, 09:31 PM

WTF, $12k and no structural damage?? The car is worth <$20k

gzim335 · 11-09-2013, 09:53 PM

Talk to the shop so u don't have to pay deductible,most shop charge the Insurance enough so u don't have to pay ur deductible

poosamjam · 11-09-2013, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by bleicht

WTF, $12k and no structural damage?? The car is worth <$20k

My 328i is 2013 with <1k miles. Just picked it up.

AzureHaze · 11-09-2013, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by brinkmann

I think it's safe say he's got a $1,000 deductible.

Ouch. Must be a young buck.

yarviinn · 11-10-2013, 12:28 AM

Where in Cali are you?

brinkmann · 11-10-2013, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AzureHaze

Ouch. Must be a young buck.

Not necessarily. I raised my collision deductible to $1,000 because it lowered my rates drastically. I really only have collision insurance just in case something really catastrophic happens to the car, so the $1,000 is negligible.

mike3000fl · 11-10-2013, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by brinkmann

Not necessarily. I raised my collision deductible to $1,000 because it lowered my rates drastically. I really only have collision insurance just in case something really catastrophic happens to the car, so the $1,000 is negligible.

catastrophes are usually covered under comprehensive, not collision.

Blindside_137 · 11-10-2013, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bleicht

WTF, $12k and no structural damage?? The car is worth <$20k

THIS how are some new bumpers and steering wheel 12k? lol

brinkmann · 11-10-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mike3000fl

catastrophes are usually covered under comprehensive, not collision.

Catastrophe meaning a major accident for which I am at fault.

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poosamjam Private First Class 15 Rep 121 Posts Drives: 2013 e92 328i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: california iTrader: (0)	Repair paint quality I posted a thread last week about my E92 that got in a crash. They called me today telling me the damage is $12k (insurance paying $11k). They aren't repairing anything just replacing the bumper, grills, hood, steering wheel. They said the damage did not pass the bumper which is a good thing. They said they will order all parts from BMW and paint them. My car is getting repaired at sterling collision center, will there be any lacking quality in the paint job?
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