If my f30 shows up with that front license plate mount... - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

jzcrna · 02-10-2012, 08:57 AM

I'm sure you could just have the dealership do it, right. I wouldn't want to risk really messing the car up.

Calmwinds · 02-10-2012, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by longtran@ltbmw

such a huge hassle to go through just to take the bracket out. Would rather keep my bumper as factory installed, with the bracket than removing it like that.

justinnum1 · 02-10-2012, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Calmwinds

such a huge hassle to go through just to take the bracket out. Would rather keep my bumper as factory installed, with the bracket than removing it like that.

Yea, there is no way i would/could do that myself...just trying to see whats involved so i can tell my dealer how to proceed

longtran@ltbmw · 02-10-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

Wow, that looks like a big project, looks like 8 screws lol

what do you think you will use to fill it in and paint?

bumper repair material, primer and then paint.

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Originally Posted by Calmwinds

such a huge hassle to go through just to take the bracket out. Would rather keep my bumper as factory installed, with the bracket than removing it like that.

it is a hassle but at the same with filled the ugly reflectors as well. The results be worth it.

DrivenByE30 · 02-10-2012, 12:42 PM

Wouldn't it be easier to import a Euro Bumper? I think there would be a huge market for that ...

... i am going to Germany for my ED in April, any one wants me to bring back a few bumpers? LOL ...

justinnum1 · 02-10-2012, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran@ltbmw

bumper repair material, primer and then paint.

it is a hassle but at the same with filled the ugly reflectors as well. The results be worth it.

Wish i knew had to do this lol, i might just show this to my dealer lol

Did you get the paint from bmw?

longtran@ltbmw · 02-10-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by DrivenByE30

Wouldn't it be easier to import a Euro Bumper? I think there would be a huge market for that ...

... i am going to Germany for my ED in April, any one wants me to bring back a few bumpers? LOL ...

It would be super expensive to import a euro bumper in.

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Wish i knew had to do this lol, i might just show this to my dealer lol

Did you get the paint from bmw?

we use PPG paint. Not every shop can buy BMW paint. We are working on it.

justinnum1 · 02-10-2012, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran@ltbmw

It would be super expensive to import a euro bumper in.

we use PPG paint. Not every shop can buy BMW paint. We are working on it.

NIce, i guess my question was is the color going to be the same, lol, but im sure you guys will match it nice. Cant wait to see what the finished product looks like.

bl@ster · 02-10-2012, 02:22 PM

My rep at the dealership got back to me after I asked him if he could confirm the license plate mount changes of mid January. He attached this .pdf

Whew! What a relief, for me at least. Others may not be so lucky...

stampchez · 02-10-2012, 02:29 PM

I think my build date was first week of January. sucks

justinnum1 · 02-10-2012, 02:30 PM

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I think my build date was first week of January. sucks

Join the club. OPtions are limited, outside of ordering a new one.

E90Fleet · 02-10-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran@ltbmw

we use PPG paint. Not every shop can buy BMW paint. We are working on it.

BMW doesnt make paint

With the OEM (factory) paint its either made by BASF Glasuirit or Dupont Standox depending on the factory the F30 was made in and which supplier supplied the pre-painted bumpers

For aftermarket paint (repair paint) they usually recommend Glasurit,Standox or Spies Hecker through their international authorized repair shops.

E90Fleet · 02-10-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

NIce, i guess my question was is the color going to be the same, lol, but im sure you guys will match it nice. Cant wait to see what the finished product looks like.

Even the coloring from factory painted car batches vary and repair and factory paints are totally different technologies.
So the paint always has to be matched by tinting, even if mixed precisely to specifications

longtran@ltbmw · 02-10-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

BMW doesnt make paint

With the OEM (factory) paint its either made by BASF Glasuirit or Dupont Standox depending on the factory the F30 was made in and which supplier supplied the pre-painted bumpers

For aftermarket paint (repair paint) they usually recommend Glasurit,Standox or Spies Hecker through their international authorized repair shops.

I know they don't make their own paint, but they do sell it.

Awperator · 02-10-2012, 03:23 PM

Anyone know if the front plate's holes line up with a euro front plate? I was thinking of trying to order a euro front plate so that there would be something there to cover the holes...

E90Fleet · 02-10-2012, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by longtran@ltbmw

I know they don't make their own paint, but they do sell it.

Most probably Glasurit with a different label

Do you get much Glasurit in the USA ?

justinnum1 · 02-10-2012, 03:35 PM

Or can you fit a euro plate on the front of these us plate mounts?

longtran@ltbmw · 02-10-2012, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Most probably Glasurit with a different label

Do you get much Glasurit in the USA ?

we do. We also have spies and hecker.

PaulBailey@ltbmw · 02-10-2012, 09:21 PM

svache · 02-11-2012, 03:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Awperator

Anyone know if the front plate's holes line up with a euro front plate? I was thinking of trying to order a euro front plate so that there would be something there to cover the holes...

I hope not coz then I will be able to get US-sized Euro plates when I bring my car over to Europe haha

Bimmerlover76 · 02-11-2012, 10:16 AM

It's rather prominent, isn't it? That's why I'm going ED when I graduate and keeping the euro plate on the front. Speaking of which, does anyone know if it's legal to have one there, assuming your state does NOT require a front plate?

Awperator · 05-10-2012, 05:32 PM

My sales associate said that they would remove my front license plate wart on BMW's dime. I'm going to drop it off Tuesday, I'll update when I get it back.

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02-10-2012, 08:57 AM	#89
jzcrna Captain Drives: 2012 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 751 iTrader: (0)	I'm sure you could just have the dealership do it, right. I wouldn't want to risk really messing the car up.

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stampchez Captain Drives: 2012 335i Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 617 iTrader: (0)	I think my build date was first week of January. sucks

02-10-2012, 03:23 PM	#103
Awperator New Member Drives: 2012 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Anyone know if the front plate's holes line up with a euro front plate? I was thinking of trying to order a euro front plate so that there would be something there to cover the holes...

02-11-2012, 10:16 AM	#109
Bimmerlover76 Lieutenant Drives: 2009 335i Coupe Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 590 iTrader: (0)	It's rather prominent, isn't it? That's why I'm going ED when I graduate and keeping the euro plate on the front. Speaking of which, does anyone know if it's legal to have one there, assuming your state does NOT require a front plate?

05-10-2012, 05:32 PM	#110
Awperator New Member Drives: 2012 328i Sport Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southwest USA Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	My sales associate said that they would remove my front license plate wart on BMW's dime. I'm going to drop it off Tuesday, I'll update when I get it back.