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jpet88 · 10-09-2012, 09:18 PM

I was driving down the highway and something ginormous flew off the back of a semi and hit my car. It took off my mirror cover, scratched the hell out of my quarter panel and scratched a small part of my door. Do you think this is something I could fix on my own or do you think the whole panel is going to have to be repainted? Also, do you guys know how much the mirror covers are?

Thank you for any and all help

bananachipz · 10-10-2012, 08:59 AM

Hard to tell from the pics. If it's just in the clear coat, then you could wet sand it, then polish it out..

Get a pro's opinion first though.

john08135i · 10-10-2012, 10:35 AM

I hit a vulture bird at 100mph and it blew off my mirror.. it cost $1700 to replace..
call insurance company

ocso1606 · 10-10-2012, 09:02 PM

Ouch! That stinks

ZuerstBMW · 10-17-2012, 02:37 AM

Looks like its white paint and should buff right out.
It looks like you just need a mirror cap from the picture.
I would replace them with the OEM CF ones.
Best price I found on ebay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-M-Pe...9cb5d2&vxp=mtr

or you could buy these and repaint them

http://www.ebay.com/itm/bmw-328i-sid...67e6e8&vxp=mtr

ocso1606 · 03-11-2013, 08:09 PM

WOW, that sucks!

Axman85 · 03-11-2013, 09:56 PM

That sucks. Had a similar event take out my passenger mirror and no other damage. That was just a week into my new F30. Cost ~250 to replace mirror case and painting.

claykin · 03-11-2013, 11:25 PM

Hopefully front fender and door can be buffed.

If paint work is needed, this will be an expensive job. They'll need to blend door and fender with hood, A pillar, etc to make sure refinish is not noticeable.

BTW, I kinda like the transparent mirror cover look.

Good luck.

pkim1079 · 03-14-2013, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Axman85

That sucks. Had a similar event take out my passenger mirror and no other damage. That was just a week into my new F30. Cost ~250 to replace mirror case and painting.

What?! Its was eighty at my dealership.

pkim1079 · 03-14-2013, 12:46 AM

Looks like the objects paint is on your car and doesnt look like your paint was scratched. Use rubbing compound first. No need to polish and buff and all that. After you use the rubbing compound off and then if there are indeed scratches, then do a polish and buff.

googookid · 03-14-2013, 01:43 AM

Looks as if its not dented. A quick polish will fix it

10-09-2012, 09:18 PM	#1
jpet88 New Member Drives: 2012 BMW 328i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Ouch....... I was driving down the highway and something ginormous flew off the back of a semi and hit my car. It took off my mirror cover, scratched the hell out of my quarter panel and scratched a small part of my door. Do you think this is something I could fix on my own or do you think the whole panel is going to have to be repainted? Also, do you guys know how much the mirror covers are? Thank you for any and all help Last edited by jpet88; 10-09-2012 at 09:30 PM.
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10-10-2012, 10:35 AM	#3
john08135i Captain Drives: 2013 M Sport, 2010 bmw S1000RR Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 918 iTrader: (0)	I hit a vulture bird at 100mph and it blew off my mirror.. it cost $1700 to replace.. call insurance company __________________ M Sport Line Estoril Blue

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ocso1606 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Syracuse,NY Posts: 502 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 525xi [0.00] 2010 Volvo [0.00] 2013 BMW 335i M-Sport [0.00]	Ouch! That stinks __________________ 2013 335i M-Sport, Alpine White, Red Coral Leather, 6SP M/T, 403m 19" wheels, M- Suspension, CWP, M-Performance Exhaust, M-Performance Power Pack!

10-17-2012, 02:37 AM	#5
ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! Drives: 12 TiAg E70 / 12 Glacier F30 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tampa, FL. Posts: 7,294 iTrader: (67)	Looks like its white paint and should buff right out. It looks like you just need a mirror cap from the picture. I would replace them with the OEM CF ones. Best price I found on ebay http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-OEM-M-Pe...9cb5d2&vxp=mtr or you could buy these and repaint them http://www.ebay.com/itm/bmw-328i-sid...67e6e8&vxp=mtr __________________ 12 X5 3.5i TiAg Cinnamon, Bamboo, Convenience Package, Sirus, Running Boards, Spare, BMW Apps MODS OEM M 333 20" Wheels W/ Extention Arches, Perform Grilles, Painted Reflectors, Xenon Fogs, 3M Bra, Side/Rear Window Shades, Black X5 Emblem, Black OEM Frame 12 F30 328i Sport Line Glacier Silver Black w/ Red Stitching, Xenons, Prem package, sirus, heated seats MODS 3M Bra( w/ Rockers), Side/Rear Window Shades, Perform Grilles & Rear Spoiler, Painted Reflectors, Red Line mats, Black OEM Frame, Xenon Fogs

03-11-2013, 08:09 PM	#6
ocso1606 Lieutenant Drives: 2013 335i M Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Syracuse,NY Posts: 502 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW 525xi [0.00] 2010 Volvo [0.00] 2013 BMW 335i M-Sport [0.00]	WOW, that sucks! __________________ 2013 335i M-Sport, Alpine White, Red Coral Leather, 6SP M/T, 403m 19" wheels, M- Suspension, CWP, M-Performance Exhaust, M-Performance Power Pack!

10-10-2012, 08:59 AM	#2
bananachipz Captain Drives: F30 Mineral Gray 335i Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 738 iTrader: (0)	Hard to tell from the pics. If it's just in the clear coat, then you could wet sand it, then polish it out.. Get a pro's opinion first though.

03-11-2013, 09:56 PM	#7
Axman85 Enlisted Member Drives: 335i x-Drive M-Sport Min. Grey Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: MA Posts: 46 iTrader: (0)	That sucks. Had a similar event take out my passenger mirror and no other damage. That was just a week into my new F30. Cost ~250 to replace mirror case and painting.

03-11-2013, 11:25 PM	#8
claykin Major Drives: 2013 335i M-Sport Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,353 iTrader: (0)	Hopefully front fender and door can be buffed. If paint work is needed, this will be an expensive job. They'll need to blend door and fender with hood, A pillar, etc to make sure refinish is not noticeable. BTW, I kinda like the transparent mirror cover look. Good luck. __________________ 2013 335i MSport

03-14-2013, 12:46 AM	#10
pkim1079 Major Drives: e90 ///M3 ZCP + e82 135i DCT Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lost angeles Posts: 1,476 iTrader: (0)	Looks like the objects paint is on your car and doesnt look like your paint was scratched. Use rubbing compound first. No need to polish and buff and all that. After you use the rubbing compound off and then if there are indeed scratches, then do a polish and buff. __________________ 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8.3 shift! (repeat!!) who needs software when you can tune the DRIVER?

03-14-2013, 01:43 AM	#11
googookid Registered Drives: F30 320i Luxury Line Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: KL, Malaysia Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	Looks as if its not dented. A quick polish will fix it

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