[DoctoRx]

I'm located in Cleveland. Just recently purchased a 2011 335 coupe and have conveniently added some nice scratches onto my rear right quarter panel. I'm wondering if anyone knows any good body shops in the area.

[Sandman614]

what kind of scratches? are they not treatable by yourself?

[DoctoRx]

Originally Posted by LaVerita

what kind of scratches? are they not treatable by yourself?

There's some light scratching on the rear passenger quarter panel that looks easy enough to buff out. But from the looks of it, closer to where the quarter panel meets the side skirt the metal is slightly warped. The damage is subtle so I'm assuming perhaps some mild heat and a rubber mallet can do the trick, but I'd rather not experiment with a brand new car. Plus there's always the fact that I just moved to Ohio and joined the BMW community so I have no tools, and no connections to someone who can help me fix this eyesore.

On a brighter note - with the light trickles of snowfall that we're getting here in Cleveland, there's just enough dirt to cover so you cant see the blemishes. I'd prefer to have it fixed (or maybe I'll just opt to roll the fenders or go aggressive and do custom widened fenders) sooner rather than later.

[VF154]

I know of some in medina that does a good paint and body work for very reasonable price.

[DoctoRx]

Originally Posted by jmb3850

I know of some in medina that does a good paint and body work for very reasonable price.

I found a pretty reputable spot. I actually ended up filing through insurance company and had it covered that way. Now waiting on a new set of winter wheels/tires to be installed.

[VF154]

Look on CL I found mine for less than 500.

[DoctoRx]

Originally Posted by jmb3850

Look on CL I found mine for less than 500.

Thanks for tip, I've since picked up a set. I just put them on.

[divisionbell77]

Originally Posted by DoctoRx

I found a pretty reputable spot. I actually ended up filing through insurance company and had it covered that way. Now waiting on a new set of winter wheels/tires to be installed.

What you go with? I'm on the east side and went with Michelin X-Ice2. I do 80+ on the high way in heavy lake effect snow, passing all other vehicles.

[DoctoRx]

Originally Posted by divisionbell77

What you go with? I'm on the east side and went with Michelin X-Ice2. I do 80+ on the high way in heavy lake effect snow, passing all other vehicles.

I went with a set of Blizzak LM-25s for the moment because that was the best snow tire on the shelf when I needed tires. I live downtown and have only a short commute I'll likely be going with another wheel change next winter to 18 inch BMW Style 313's and plan on Michelin X-Ice3 all around.