Respray panel for a trolley ding?

jimpom23 · 09-17-2016, 08:56 AM

A trolley pusher from a certain supermarket decided to crash into the side of my (sparkling graphite) 335 coupe and leave a small dent and scratch, it's not too bad but the supermarket have said to get quotes.

I'm worried if I go for the expensive option of a panel respray it might be noticeable to the trained eye as it's a 9yr old car so wondering if a chipsaway type repair (not them though) is a better idea given the size?

Thoughts?

Daz330cd · 09-17-2016, 09:01 AM

As someone else is paying for it I'd have a proper job done as opposed to a 'smart repair'.
With today's technologies it's not hard to get a near perfect match and finish.

Jasfox1 · 09-17-2016, 09:16 AM

Doing a full panel repair doesn't mean they will Base coat the full panel, they will just blow it in and then lacquer the full panel, this option is a lot less noticeable than a smart repair.
Smart repairs are fine but if your one for polishing your car a lot you'll end up polishing though where they've faded out the repair

R99 · 09-17-2016, 04:22 PM

Was it the supermarkets employee that did it?

If so, and its on their insurance, go the whole hog!

If it was one of their other customers, I am very surprised they are even entertaining a repair!

08njSTEP · 09-17-2016, 06:28 PM

I would get a full repair. Depending on where its damaged the shop can either color blend within panel or blend on adjacent panel. Just make sure you use a quality competent shop.

jimpom23 · 09-18-2016, 03:46 AM

Thanks for all the feedback, it's much appreciated and gives me the answer I was after

P.s. It was a supermarket employed trolley stacker/pusher

Chappers 71 · 09-18-2016, 06:47 AM

How's about this for a shopping trolley ding. Tesco told me cars are parked at owners risk

edowen · 09-18-2016, 12:11 PM

I hope Tesco are paying for this? They cannot legally absolve themselves of the responsibility especially if their staff caused the damage.

Chappers 71 · 09-18-2016, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jimpom23

Thanks for all the feedback, it's much appreciated and gives me the answer I was after

P.s. It was a supermarket employed trolley stacker/pusher

I guess as it was a member of there staff they have to sort it.
Unfortunately for me I've no idea who rammed my car with a trolley, I just came back to my car to see trolley up against my drivers door

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08njSTEP Captain 795 Rep 762 Posts Drives: '07 335i, '66 SS396 Chevelle Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Manchester, NH iTrader: (0)	I would get a full repair. Depending on where its damaged the shop can either color blend within panel or blend on adjacent panel. Just make sure you use a quality competent shop.
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edowen Major 37 Rep 1,188 Posts Drives: E90 330i, 991 GTS, Cayenne S D Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Uk iTrader: (0)	I hope Tesco are paying for this? They cannot legally absolve themselves of the responsibility especially if their staff caused the damage.
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