Almost picked up my new 50i today

Psycho · 09-16-2008, 06:49 PM

Vehicle has three indentations on the rear left door, almost as if someone had pushed the tip of a fork into the paint. The sales manager ran it over to two different body shops, neither of which "have the equipment to fix something that minor". So they told me they would take it to another body shop tomorrow and then call me when the vehicle was ready. I have a sinking feeling that the repair for this is going to involve painting the entire door, and that instead of doing this they are going to offer a discount. Anyone have any ideas of how you fix indentations in paint without repainting? Can you wet sand?

Anteater · 09-16-2008, 06:58 PM

Depends on how bad it is - I had a small scratch on my 35i on the rear fender when I collected it - was bad but not bad enough to warrant having the factory paint seal broken (avoid at all costs if you can). They buffed it out instead and although I can still find it if I look carefully, I guess it is only because I know it's there and where to look.

Cheers, Anteater.

Psycho · 09-16-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Anteater

Depends on how bad it is - I had a small scratch on my 35i on the rear fender when I collected it - was bad but not bad enough to warrant having the factory paint seal broken (avoid at all costs if you can). They buffed it out instead and although I can still find it if I look carefully, I guess it is only because I know it's there and where to look.

Cheers, Anteater.

Unfortunately, these scratches are right above the door handle, and would be seen on a daily basis. I'm concerned because if it were something as simple as buffing, wouldn't one of the first two body shops have been able to do that?

KJ · 09-16-2008, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Psycho

Unfortunately, these scratches are right above the door handle, and would be seen on a daily basis. I'm concerned because if it were something as simple as buffing, wouldn't one of the first two body shops have been able to do that?

Hopefully it can be fixed by paintless dent removal.

Most bodyshops get an outside person to come in and do that so that might explain why the body shops couldn't do it.

- KJ

Deda · 09-17-2008, 02:31 AM

Make complain,ask for discount and if you see scratch on daylight dont pick up car and dont sign any paper that says everything was clear with car!!
Because it is not..
This is a big problem,ask them to fix it by any cost.
Try to make a photo and say that you are going to publish in your local newspaper.

Good luck!

lonely_dxb83 · 09-17-2008, 08:30 AM

just complain and dont even take the car and tell them you dont pay alot and at the end I got car with damage!! I think you can get new one cause its your right,,

Psycho · 09-18-2008, 10:53 AM

Well, I'm supposed to go back today, as the scratches have apparently been fixed. I'm going to have to check out the rearview camera, as the display screen had lines going through it when I tried to use it on Tuesday. Of course, it was looking back into the sun, so these may have been glare lines.

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Psycho Private First Class 14 Rep 112 Posts Drives: ex-'12 X6M, waiting on ? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Texas iTrader: (0)	Almost picked up my new 50i today Vehicle has three indentations on the rear left door, almost as if someone had pushed the tip of a fork into the paint. The sales manager ran it over to two different body shops, neither of which "have the equipment to fix something that minor". So they told me they would take it to another body shop tomorrow and then call me when the vehicle was ready. I have a sinking feeling that the repair for this is going to involve painting the entire door, and that instead of doing this they are going to offer a discount. Anyone have any ideas of how you fix indentations in paint without repainting? Can you wet sand?
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Anteater An Englishman in Chicago...... 3 Rep 128 Posts Drives: VR X6 35i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Frankfort IL iTrader: (0)	Depends on how bad it is - I had a small scratch on my 35i on the rear fender when I collected it - was bad but not bad enough to warrant having the factory paint seal broken (avoid at all costs if you can). They buffed it out instead and although I can still find it if I look carefully, I guess it is only because I know it's there and where to look. Cheers, Anteater.
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Deda Major General 563 Rep 7,034 Posts Drives: BMW M5 comp Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Croatia iTrader: (0)	Make complain,ask for discount and if you see scratch on daylight dont pick up car and dont sign any paper that says everything was clear with car!! Because it is not.. This is a big problem,ask them to fix it by any cost. Try to make a photo and say that you are going to publish in your local newspaper. Good luck!
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lonely_dxb83 Enlisted Member 9 Rep 32 Posts Drives: BMW X6 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Dubai iTrader: (0)	just complain and dont even take the car and tell them you dont pay alot and at the end I got car with damage!! I think you can get new one cause its your right,,
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Psycho Private First Class 14 Rep 112 Posts Drives: ex-'12 X6M, waiting on ? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: West Texas iTrader: (0)	Well, I'm supposed to go back today, as the scratches have apparently been fixed. I'm going to have to check out the rearview camera, as the display screen had lines going through it when I tried to use it on Tuesday. Of course, it was looking back into the sun, so these may have been glare lines.
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