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

**RealPolItiK** · 03-20-2009, 09:47 PM

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.

**imported_Jakerooni** · 03-21-2009, 07:42 AM

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** · 03-21-2009, 08:10 AM

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

**BigAl3** · 03-21-2009, 08:30 AM

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

**Flashtime** · 03-21-2009, 08:47 AM

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.