DIY: Front License Plate Hole Filling

rylak · 05-22-2013, 10:22 AM

i would tape it up alot more when filling and priming. Afterward, I would remove most if not all of the tape and just cover up the hood and grills... but honestly.. I have never done color.. soooo I am a little hesitant on recommending anything... at the end of the day.. get the bumper professionally filled and colored is still the best solution BY FAR.

bmwkyle · 05-22-2013, 11:38 AM

Not necessarily, you'd be surprised how some '"so called professional body shops" handle projects like these and charge an arm and leg for the service. It can defiantly be done going the route of the OP with rattle cans and look good. I just don't want it to stick out like a sore thumb (the paint). I am confident in being able to able file the holes, sand and primer (play around with this before on an older vehicle). Im just curious as to how the blend on crimson red will go and if anyone has done it on a darker vehicle. Thanks for the input though.

rylak · 05-22-2013, 01:07 PM

texture wise, you can definitely feel the difference.

digitalink · 07-29-2013, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by rylak

texture wise, you can definitely feel the difference.

I'm going to fill and paint my holes this weekend weather permitting. Do you think you could have matched texture better if you did a wet sand with 2000 grit?

rylak · 08-08-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by digitalink

I'm going to fill and paint my holes this weekend weather permitting. Do you think you could have matched texture better if you did a wet sand with 2000 grit?

it is more of the new vs weather/aged old paint difference. sanding will make it smooth, but i think you will still feel a slight difference.

K888888 · 08-18-2013, 10:48 AM

did you use spray can?

rylak · 08-18-2013, 11:49 PM

yes

mg4734 · 12-29-2013, 09:48 PM

So I found out I have 11 holes (Not hallucinating... 11

) from the previous owner of my car. Might try this out for a weekend project, though two of the screw holes are conjoined. Opinions? Anyone done this on Black Sapphire Metallic? Sorry for bringing up an old post.

mg4734 · 02-06-2014, 07:26 PM

So FYI, this does not work well with any holes that have really warped the bumper outwards, or for more than 4 holes... the areas became too large to blend in for my DIY experience. Paint match with BSM was great, though overall I did a bad job with the clear. Getting my bumper fixed professionally now

khalig0ff · 03-04-2014, 12:56 PM

Where do you buy the paint for car's colour? at dealership?
thank you

rylak · 03-04-2014, 03:21 PM

automotivetouchup.com

but after doing more research... i am recommend going with urethane paint.

05-22-2013, 10:22 AM	#23
rylak Private 8 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2009 AW/CR E93 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 E93 335i [0.00]	i would tape it up alot more when filling and priming. Afterward, I would remove most if not all of the tape and just cover up the hood and grills... but honestly.. I have never done color.. soooo I am a little hesitant on recommending anything... at the end of the day.. get the bumper professionally filled and colored is still the best solution BY FAR. __________________ PTF Protuned \| BMS DCI \| AR Design Catless DP \| Helix FMIC \| Stett CP \| Forge DV \| LCI Tail Lights \| OSS Style Angel Eyes
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bmwkyle New Member 0 Rep 22 Posts Drives: 07 328i Join Date: May 2013 Location: East Coast Beach iTrader: (0)	Not necessarily, you'd be surprised how some '"so called professional body shops" handle projects like these and charge an arm and leg for the service. It can defiantly be done going the route of the OP with rattle cans and look good. I just don't want it to stick out like a sore thumb (the paint). I am confident in being able to able file the holes, sand and primer (play around with this before on an older vehicle). Im just curious as to how the blend on crimson red will go and if anyone has done it on a darker vehicle. Thanks for the input though.
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rylak Private 8 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2009 AW/CR E93 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 E93 335i [0.00]	texture wise, you can definitely feel the difference. __________________ PTF Protuned \| BMS DCI \| AR Design Catless DP \| Helix FMIC \| Stett CP \| Forge DV \| LCI Tail Lights \| OSS Style Angel Eyes
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rylak Private 8 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2009 AW/CR E93 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 E93 335i [0.00]	yes __________________ PTF Protuned \| BMS DCI \| AR Design Catless DP \| Helix FMIC \| Stett CP \| Forge DV \| LCI Tail Lights \| OSS Style Angel Eyes
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mg4734 Lieutenant 30 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M-Sport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (2)	So I found out I have 11 holes (Not hallucinating... 11 ) from the previous owner of my car. Might try this out for a weekend project, though two of the screw holes are conjoined. Opinions? Anyone done this on Black Sapphire Metallic? Sorry for bringing up an old post. __________________ 2009 E92 335i M-Sport - MHD Stage One - BMW Performance Exhaust - BMS Oil Catch Can - CDV Delete - K&N Panel Filter - Arc Angel H8 bulbs - Gloss Black Kidney Grills - Painted Reflectors - VRSF Charge Pipe
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02-06-2014, 07:26 PM	#31
mg4734 Lieutenant 30 Rep 409 Posts Drives: 2009 335i M-Sport Coupe Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (2)	So FYI, this does not work well with any holes that have really warped the bumper outwards, or for more than 4 holes... the areas became too large to blend in for my DIY experience. Paint match with BSM was great, though overall I did a bad job with the clear. Getting my bumper fixed professionally now __________________ 2009 E92 335i M-Sport - MHD Stage One - BMW Performance Exhaust - BMS Oil Catch Can - CDV Delete - K&N Panel Filter - Arc Angel H8 bulbs - Gloss Black Kidney Grills - Painted Reflectors - VRSF Charge Pipe
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03-04-2014, 12:56 PM	#32
khalig0ff Private 7 Rep 87 Posts Drives: BMW E90 335i LCI Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i X-drive [10.00]	Where do you buy the paint for car's colour? at dealership? thank you
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rylak Private 8 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2009 AW/CR E93 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2009 E93 335i [0.00]	automotivetouchup.com but after doing more research... i am recommend going with urethane paint. __________________ PTF Protuned \| BMS DCI \| AR Design Catless DP \| Helix FMIC \| Stett CP \| Forge DV \| LCI Tail Lights \| OSS Style Angel Eyes
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