[bmwmike4]

So, I'm an idiot and pulled up too far when I first got my car and havent got around to fixing the damage yet.

European Autobody told me it would cost 1500-2000$ to fix it because they would have to take off the entire front, sand it, repaint it, and reattach.

Has anyone had similar damage fixed else where? Any suggestions?


Here is what the damage looks like:

[jim.e.]

I'd try and see if you can buff most of it out - doesn't like like 2grand worth of damage...if anything you might as well get a mtech/performance/m3 rep and paint it.

I did the same thing, but because my cars so low and sparkling graphite, I barely notice it and don't really plan on fixing it.

[discoboy1]

I don't see why repainting a bumper would cost more than 700-800$

[tcharged]

OP I have a contact in Oakville for probably $300 will fix that scratch no problem. They did an AMAZING job on my car when I scratched my rear bumper and I have SG paint as well.

[Zebra99]

Plus 1 on the idiot part...

I've done the exact same thing lol.
^^ this guys right...shouldn't
Be more than $300

[nitehawk]

this would be a good excuse to buy the oem aero lip as it would cover up the scuff...

[abhishriv]

$1500 - $2000 to fix?! that sounds like a HUGE scam.. considering you can get a whole new bumper and paint it for less than that. i would say get an aero lip and cover it up!

[Fozzy]

Originally Posted by abhishriv

$1500 - $2000 to fix?! that sounds like a HUGE scam.. considering you can get a whole new bumper and paint it for less than that. i would say get an aero lip and cover it up!

for sure I got an oem lip painted at European Autobody for $600 or so all in ($300 paint + 300 lip).

That's the insurance price quote for sure, not cash.

[Dr. G]

That sounds like their insurance rate, their cash rate is the same as most other body shops, I was surprised how cheap it was.

I'd just spend that 300-350 you're gonna spend on that and use it as an excuse to get an aero lip.

If not, clean up the area, feel how deep into the paint it is, hit it with various types of sand paper and then compound/polish to finish it off. It should look a lot better at this point, after that use dr. colorchip to basically dye the scratches. It'll look crappy up close, but from a distance you won't be able to tell it's there. Cheap and easy route, but if your OCD like most of us on here it's something you will stare at everytime you see your car.

If you're brave enough since it's so low down on the bumper just aerosol it, Andy M has a good write up for it on here.

[Candyman09]

I would get the lip. If you prefer to fix, I know a bodyshop in Markham who can do it for a reasonable price. He's had to do 2 of my 4 corners on my Porsche.

[bmwmike4]

Originally Posted by Fozzy

for sure I got an oem lip painted at European Autobody for $600 or so all in ($300 paint + 300 lip).

That's the insurance price quote for sure, not cash.

European Autobody sold you the lip for 300$ as well? I like the look of that lip too, thanks for the tips guys. It seems spending the $600 cash that way would be great. That is something they should have suggested to me perhaps.

Who did you speak to when you went in if you can remember?

Cheers

[Yvette]

2 grand lol tell them to fu** off

[AP2]

Originally Posted by bmwmike4

European Autobody sold you the lip for 300$ as well? I like the look of that lip too, thanks for the tips guys. It seems spending the $600 cash that way would be great. That is something they should have suggested to me perhaps.

Who did you speak to when you went in if you can remember?

Cheers

Make sure you speak to Manuel when you are there.

[bmwmike4]

Originally Posted by AP2

Make sure you speak to Manuel when you are there.

I'm pretty sure that's who I spoke too. I will go back and try again sometime this week.

Thanks!

[2ruSpeed]

I had damage in the exact same spot as you. I got an aero lip to cover it up, you won't be disappointed.

[PHR]

know a shop rite down the street from european auto body who will most likely fix that and you wont even be able to tell it happened for fraction of the price they are offering.

pm me if interested.

[KCX_335xi]

Originally Posted by bmwmike4

So, I'm an idiot and pulled up too far when I first got my car and havent got around to fixing the damage yet.

European Autobody told me it would cost 1500-2000$ to fix it because they would have to take off the entire front, sand it, repaint it, and reattach.

Has anyone had similar damage fixed else where? Any suggestions?


Here is what the damage looks like:

OEM front splitters will cover this up nicely !

[bmwmike4]

Originally Posted by KCX_335xi

OEM front splitters will cover this up nicely !

Ah you are right! That does look pretty sharp too. Decisions decisions...

Any idea what the front splitters will run?

[BRAISKI]

Wow thats such a rip off $1500-$2000. Tell them you posted in e90 post and thats a bunch of crap trying to rip you off.

[Zebra99]

Since you guys are all so smart...what happens when you scuff the lip lmao!!

Plus 2 on the idiot for me :'(

[KCX_335xi]

Originally Posted by bmwmike4

Ah you are right! That does look pretty sharp too. Decisions decisions...

Any idea what the front splitters will run?

getbmwparts.com for OEM

I got them off ebay, perfect fitment and colour match for about $145 shipped !

[JayTdotP]

lol... theres a shop in markham that will repaint ur whole bumper for 300... cash

i did bumper, sideskirts, and a trunk for just 700