paint chips
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In my experience, BMW paint in general is very prone to chipping.
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It chips sooo easily... cuz its water based now... I dont know what mercedes uses but to me their paint is much better than BMW...
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All the eco-sh*t regulations have forced many car manufactures to use water-based products. The clear coats on BMW's are extremely soft and chip very easily.
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+1.
I have no chips on my bumper and the front of the hood because of the clear bra. My E46, on the other end, looks sandblasted, the poor thing. It is my experience that BMW paint is definitely a lot softer than other makes, followed closely by Porsche. My former American cars never had any chips, but then again they might have had them if the rust hadn't eaten them away.
I have no chips on my bumper and the front of the hood because of the clear bra. My E46, on the other end, looks sandblasted, the poor thing. It is my experience that BMW paint is definitely a lot softer than other makes, followed closely by Porsche. My former American cars never had any chips, but then again they might have had them if the rust hadn't eaten them away.
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From: Teaneck, NJ U.S.A
My Ride: 2007 E60 530i 6 Speed Silver Gray
Model Year: 2007
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I too, have just gotten my CPO E60 and noticed a few *new* chips. Time for a paint pen from Bav Auto. 
This is my first post. I come to you from the E39 world in Bimmerfest and Bimmerforums!
This is my first post. I come to you from the E39 world in Bimmerfest and Bimmerforums!