Traded paint.. - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

tdizzle · 11-14-2012, 10:32 AM

So I have a 2012 Melborne Red 335i and have a paint issue. Basically, someone traded paint with me on my bumper and a bit on the back lip of the trunk. It seems to be just on the surface, as when I feel it, I can feel the paint raised on those areas.

One small part on the trunk may have chipped the clear coat though.

My question, is how do I fix this? Can I do it myself (I don't trust myself to do any sanding or something resembling pro style work)?

My first effort was to clean the area and take a clay bar to it, but that didn't do much. It cleaned it up a bit, but there is still a fair amount of white paint visible.

Thoughts?

rayusaFL · 11-19-2012, 10:26 PM

Waxing it may work.

SamS · 11-19-2012, 10:32 PM

Photos would help.

A professional detailer might be able to use an orbital + polishing compound to remove the paint left on your car.

tdizzle · 11-20-2012, 10:22 AM

I got the paint off with some product I found. Now I just have to figure out what to do about the chips. It looks like it didn't get down to the paint, but the clear coat is scratched off in a couple circular areas about the size of a pencil eraser.

NiceNotRiceBMW · 11-22-2012, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by tdizzle

I got the paint off with some product I found. Now I just have to figure out what to do about the chips. It looks like it didn't get down to the paint, but the clear coat is scratched off in a couple circular areas about the size of a pencil eraser.

What product did you use to remove the paint?

tdizzle · 11-24-2012, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by NiceNotRiceBMW

What product did you use to remove the paint?

http://www.goofoffstainremover.com/

11-14-2012, 10:32 AM	#1
tdizzle Captain Drives: 2012 335i Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis Posts: 642 iTrader: (0)	Traded paint.. So I have a 2012 Melborne Red 335i and have a paint issue. Basically, someone traded paint with me on my bumper and a bit on the back lip of the trunk. It seems to be just on the surface, as when I feel it, I can feel the paint raised on those areas. One small part on the trunk may have chipped the clear coat though. My question, is how do I fix this? Can I do it myself (I don't trust myself to do any sanding or something resembling pro style work)? My first effort was to clean the area and take a clay bar to it, but that didn't do much. It cleaned it up a bit, but there is still a fair amount of white paint visible. Thoughts?
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SamS Brigadier General Drives: 2013 ActiveHybrid 3 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 4,064 iTrader: (0)	Photos would help. A professional detailer might be able to use an orbital + polishing compound to remove the paint left on your car. __________________

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11-19-2012, 10:26 PM	#2
rayusaFL Private First Class Drives: 2013 F30 335i (Alpine White) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 190 iTrader: (0)	Waxing it may work.

11-20-2012, 10:22 AM	#4
tdizzle Captain Drives: 2012 335i Sport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Memphis Posts: 642 iTrader: (0)	I got the paint off with some product I found. Now I just have to figure out what to do about the chips. It looks like it didn't get down to the paint, but the clear coat is scratched off in a couple circular areas about the size of a pencil eraser.