M3 Keyed on 2 panels: Orange County, Please Help!

RealPolItiK · 03-20-09, 08:47

philip 001 pictures from entertainment photos on webshots

Hey there, you think this can come out with a touch up/buff and detail? Or do you think I should repaint the whole car. Anyone estimate the costs/know any reputable shops in OC? thanks.

Jakerooni · 03-21-09, 06:42

It can be saved by a detailer that knows what they are doing. And it would be a lot cheaper than repainting the entire car trust me. I don't know where your at but I can't see why fixing that would cost more than just a couple hundred dollars regardless of what location your from.

Jay J · 03-21-09, 07:10

I'll have a PTG soon, and with filling and wetsanding it should be able to minimize it any pictures of the panel?

BigAl3 · 03-21-09, 07:30

give Octaneguy a call, he could give you an honest opinion. go to showcardetailing.com for more info...

Flashtime · 03-21-09, 07:47

If you can feel it with your finger nails, then it's too deep. Sanding and polishing
can help. But i suggest getting some touch up paint from the dealer and
fill in the scratches, sand it level, then polish. It is time consuming. Here's
one i did a while ago (about 12 hours or so):

Temporary scratch repair pictures by zsolo - Photobucket

It takes many applications with the touch up paint to get the build. The paint
type is lacquer with very little solids (more solvent) so it may take 4 applications
or more, over several days just to get the film build higher than the surrounding
OE paint. But once that's done, then you can begin sand it level. Wait a week
or longer after the build is achieved.

Good thing it's a solid color. And when done "right" it wont be very noticeable.
And this approach if far cheaper than repairing and refinishing properly;
which should be around $400+ per panel.