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      09-26-2011, 02:45 PM   #1
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Looking to repair minor scrape on bumper

Hi all,

I have a minor scrape on my lower-front bumper (see pics below). Any recs on a local LA-area fixer/shop that will do a nice job? About how much do you think this repair should cost? I was quoted $375 by SOS Dent, which seems like a high estimate.

It's a 2008 328i coupe in sparkling graphite.

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      09-26-2011, 04:24 PM   #2
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i did the same thing but not as bad. im just going to cover mine with a lip
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i did the same thing but not as bad. im just going to cover mine with a lip
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here you go

http://www.**********s.com/ABS-Unive...itters-BMW.htm

http://www.jbspeed.com/servlet/the-1...n-Style/Detail
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      09-26-2011, 05:09 PM   #4
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Thanks guys. Not sure I'm ready to mod the look of the car! Nice alternative, though.
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Thanks guys. Not sure I'm ready to mod the look of the car! Nice alternative, though.
Dumb.. save your money on repairs and get the lip
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Just buy touch up paint from bmw and do it yourself, it'll save time and money and you'll have more just in case you mess up again
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Just buy touch up paint from bmw and do it yourself, it'll save time and money and you'll have more just in case you mess up again
sparkling graphite touch up paint does not match very well...
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sparkling graphite touch up paint does not match very well...
In that case id just leave it alone or just get a simple lip or splitters if it bothers you that much
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In that case id just leave it alone or just get a simple lip or splitters if it bothers you that much
and then when the lip is scraped?! ;-)
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and then when the lip is scraped?! ;-)
Hahaha wellll then just raise the car up lol! Get a frp lip so if worst happens, its flexable and it was be sanded down to get the little curly things off and it'll look new again
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I had a similar scrape. Got some touch up paint from Dr. Color Chip which worked great.
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I had a similar scrape. Got some touch up paint from Dr. Color Chip which worked great.
Thanks for the recs, guys. Can you describe your process for touching it up yourself? I'm a novice when it comes to DIY. Also, what color is your ext?
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