I scratch my front bumper by accident.... DAMN!
03-17-2008, 07:17 PM
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I went to the store to pick up something today. I accidently park too close to the light pole. I knew I was really close, but I dont know why I kept going forward. when I got off the car and look, I saw 3 spots of little scratches on the front left bumper near the wheel. even thought they were tiny, I felt the pain every time I look at them.. I wanted to hit myself in the head so hard except the fact that I will feel even more painful.. this is mess up and its all my fault.. I am still mad at this moment for what happenned damn.. I mean, I only had the car for less than a month.. can I cover the scartches with touch up paint? has this ever happen to anyone and you feel same way I do? I just wanna let it out and make myself feel better..
03-17-2008, 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004fiveseries530i' post='546675' date='Mar 17 2008, 11:17 PM
I went to the store to pick up something today. I accidently park too close to the light pole. I knew I was really close, but I dont know why I kept going forward. when I got off the car and look, I saw 3 spots of little scratches on the front left bumper near the wheel. even thought they were tiny, I felt the pain every time I look at them.. I wanted to hit myself in the head so hard except the fact that I will feel even more painful.. this is mess up and its all my fault.. I am still mad at this moment for what happenned damn.. I mean, I only had the car for less than a month.. can I cover the scartches with touch up paint? has this ever happen to anyone and you feel same way I do? I just wanna let it out and make myself feel better..
If you have a pic or 2 I'm sure someone would have an opinion of what might be a "fix" , sorry to hear about it !!
03-17-2008, 07:54 PM
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can't really tell how deep it is...if it's superfiscial you can always try to have it detailed out, maybe using some rubbing compound...good luck...
m-tech bumpers...look here..
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m-tech bumpers...look here..
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=25959
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Wash and prep for waxing. Apply 3M hand glaze to fill in and smooth out the scratch. Buff off. Apply wax. Buff off. Probably will hardly notice it.
03-17-2008, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004fiveseries530i' post='546701' date='Mar 17 2008, 10:50 PM
here are the scratches on my front bumper left side.. its more painful for me to look at them compare to anyone else..
I honestly think that this is an easy fix, just get some touch up paint from your dealer then put on a couple of light layers and let it dry over nite . A good wet sanding and polish will make it disappear. If this is not your thing a good detailer or body shop can do it for you. There are much worse parts of the bumper to have this happen. An edge is a good place as the lights always refracts at the crease and minimizes the obvious damage . Take it easy mate , all can be fixxed !!
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Originally Posted by westcoast550' post='546712' date='Mar 17 2008, 09:00 PM
I honestly think that this is an easy fix, just get some touch up paint from your dealer then put on a couple of light layers and let it dry over nite . A good wet sanding and polish will make it disappear. If this is not your thing a good detailer or body shop can do it for you. There are much worse parts of the bumper to have this happen. An edge is a good place as the lights always refracts at the crease and minimizes the obvious damage . Take it easy mate , all can be fixxed !!
and quit staring at it
, you've got the whole rest of the car to admire.... 
. It looks like an easy fix tho...