10-04-2024, 09:04 PM | #1 |
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Scratches on shadowline trim small window
i dont understand how a rock could do an X like this .. makes no sense... this must have been someone walking by and screwing with it...
I already tried some turtle rubbing compound and meguiars scratchx...touching it with my nail and doesnt feel like a deep scratch... Am I gonna have to paint this trim piece to correct it? Last edited by leocce; 10-04-2024 at 09:12 PM.. |
10-05-2024, 05:14 AM | #2 |
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Without assuming any liability if you make the problem worse, I will tell you what I would do in your situation:
Caveat emptor: I don't know anything about the composition of the trim. I have the same stuff on my G82, and I've noticed that it scratches very easily. I had my detailer buff out and then ceramic coat the side skirts... that helped quite a bit. It is possible that the trim material is not black all the way through, but rather just a coating with white underneath. In that case, you should probably take it to a body shop, a pro detailer, or just buy a new piece of trim from BMW IMO... Good luck, and sorry about your window. |
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ya looks like its a gray metal painted black.. the scratch was deep enough that I dont think mild rubbing compound is doing anything.. maybe ill try a heavy duty one. Ive read that jetblack 668 is the closest type of black paint for the shadowline trim, another option is just touch it up with drcolorchip jetblack.. |
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unfortunately looking at it during daylight it is a bit deep.. so i think im gonna go the dr colorchip route |
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10-05-2024, 02:27 PM | #7 | |
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If it were me, I would ask a body shop, and if they wanted too much, I would just buy a new piece of trim from BMW if it were <= $200. If it were too expensive I would sand blast the friggin thing myself and paint it myself 🤓 Dr. Colorchip seems like a good way to lose $75 and still be right where you started if it comes out terribly. |
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10-05-2024, 03:18 PM | #9 | |
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SKU: 51-33-7-482-755 Positions: LEFT,Rear Left Other Names: Finisher Side Window Rear 513240 Description: Coupe, gloss black. hmm imagine everytime you get a scratch or chip you have to change the trim.. lol :/ Last edited by leocce; 10-05-2024 at 03:42 PM.. |
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10-05-2024, 03:20 PM | #10 |
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