Fixing Minor Scratches and dings

BLACK335iCOUPE · 07-18-2009, 08:28 PM

So I bought the touch up paint BMW offers.. tried it on the most noticeable scratch on the car and it turned out looking worse. Looks like a big flat elevated blob and is really easy to notice while walking by the car. I haven't applied the clear coat yet but I doubt it will help. Is it supposed to look this bad? Does anyone know if buffing it after a good wax job will flatten this paint bump or at least make it less noticeable? What other alternative is there to fixing annoying but noticeable scratches on your car without big blobs of paint?

Thanks.

Mark

jopa489 · 07-18-2009, 08:52 PM

Hey Mark,

For dings, you're best off taking the car to a PDR (paintless dent repair) place. Those are impossible to fix yourself, unless you're skilled with PDR.

Scratches (small ones) can generally be touched up, but it shouldn't look like what you're describing. You might want to get out Dr. Colorchip (http://www.drcolorchip.com) - many users here have had success with their method and products.

This thread also has some good information: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282485

07-18-2009, 08:28 PM	#1
BLACK335iCOUPE Private First Class 13 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Full Load Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Fixing Minor Scratches and dings So I bought the touch up paint BMW offers.. tried it on the most noticeable scratch on the car and it turned out looking worse. Looks like a big flat elevated blob and is really easy to notice while walking by the car. I haven't applied the clear coat yet but I doubt it will help. Is it supposed to look this bad? Does anyone know if buffing it after a good wax job will flatten this paint bump or at least make it less noticeable? What other alternative is there to fixing annoying but noticeable scratches on your car without big blobs of paint? Thanks. Mark
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	Hey Mark, For dings, you're best off taking the car to a PDR (paintless dent repair) place. Those are impossible to fix yourself, unless you're skilled with PDR. Scratches (small ones) can generally be touched up, but it shouldn't look like what you're describing. You might want to get out Dr. Colorchip (http://www.drcolorchip.com) - many users here have had success with their method and products. This thread also has some good information: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=282485 __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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