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Old 10-11-08, 09:30   #13 (permalink)
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Re: Repaired: Scratched BMW interior trim piece.

AppliedColors, that looks like a whole new part! Very nice. Your time=45 minutes, my time=45 months
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Old 10-21-08, 08:46   #14 (permalink)
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GREAT... its very attempting......
 
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Old 01-06-09, 05:38   #15 (permalink)
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Re: Repaired: Scratched BMW interior trim piece.

Nice work buddy, that's right on the money! How long did it take you to learn this trade?
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Old 01-06-09, 08:34   #16 (permalink)
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Nice work buddy, that's right on the money! How long did it take you to learn this trade?

40 hrs. to "learn". 100s of hours to master.

Get scrap parts from the junk yard (door panels, seats, dashes) and practice, practice, practice before attempting a customer repair.
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Old 01-06-09, 08:51   #17 (permalink)
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Re: Repaired: Scratched BMW interior trim piece.

Was that car out of warranty? My buddy works for BMW, and says they replace those soft coatings all the time under warranty.
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Re: Repaired: Scratched BMW interior trim piece.

It was out of warranty.

Owners have had mixed results getting warranty repair on "soft touch" surfaces. Many service managers say it's normal wear and tear and refuse the warranty claim.

I'd like to see the Germans simply stop using it on their interiors.
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Is your repair the same "soft touch" or more durable?
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awesome job .. but warranty will cover that
 
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Is your repair the same "soft touch" or more durable?
More durable, but not as soft.
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Did you purchase that kit from Thad?
 
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Did you purchase that kit from Thad?
I've combined Thad's kit and Trimflex Vinyl's kit.

I do recommend Vinyl Pro. Their supplies and service are excellent.
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