Need help assessing door swing into my bumper. Grrr!

Shroom · 12-16-2015, 07:44 PM

Hey guys,

Parked at my sons school today and a car pulled in next to me. Seemed far enough away, so I didn't relocate which I usually do. To my horror, she got out and walked around to get her dog out and let her door swing full arc into my (luckily) bumper which is covered by 3M.

So, I'm trying to figure out if the 3M did its job. It looks like there is raised portion at the leading edge of the impact. That's throwing me off. Is that bumper plastic or 3M being shoved forward? Do you think my bumper is unscathed under there or dented? I think plastic doesn't really dent but scrape right? How can I tell without removing the 3M?

Thoughts? Anyone with experience weigh in? I don't want to paint it, but if I do I'd rather she pay than me.

Thanks,

Shroom

Dackelone · 12-16-2015, 08:24 PM

Those films are pretty darn tough. But the only way to know for sure is to remove it and see how the paint looks underneath it. I'm betting it's totally fine.

chris82 · 12-16-2015, 09:00 PM

Does it feel smooth still? Like did the 3M tear at all?

Shroom · 12-16-2015, 09:12 PM

It's smooth...the 3M did not tear but you can see that it bunched up so there is that.

Dee Pee · 12-17-2015, 12:24 AM

3M has saved my bacon plenty of times. It looks all clear to my eye.
You should gently cut a small section away just to be sure. You can then patch it or if you're OCD like me, have the entire section removed, the paint cleaned, and new film put on.

Dee Pee · 12-17-2015, 12:24 AM

And then send the bill to that a-hole who dared to besmirch your car.

Upturn666 · 12-17-2015, 02:43 AM

This will definitely be the 3m film. It will be fine underneath. My front near side wing got hit by a chunk of wood on the motorway. Looked way bad and when i peeled off the film it was fine underneath. I couldn't believe it. I thought I was in for a paint job repair.

Shroom · 12-17-2015, 06:30 PM

Thanks for the input guys.

nachob · 12-17-2015, 07:21 PM

AAARRRGGG! Sorry man!!

blackmist222777 · 12-18-2015, 11:23 AM

hate it when people dont pay attention or respect others belongings... ugh.

gibbsb · 12-23-2015, 02:16 PM

The film does have some healing properties. I would get a hair dryer or heat gun and gently heat the area to see if the film will relax.

Shroom · 12-23-2015, 05:00 PM

Ahh good idea

III Caruso III · 12-24-2015, 11:22 AM

No, You spent a good amount of time looking for a super clean 1M and this happens. I hope everything is fine with the cars paint.
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12-16-2015, 07:44 PM	#1
Shroom Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 1M, 2012 X5M, AMG E 63 S Wagon Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Need help assessing door swing into my bumper. Grrr! Hey guys, Parked at my sons school today and a car pulled in next to me. Seemed far enough away, so I didn't relocate which I usually do. To my horror, she got out and walked around to get her dog out and let her door swing full arc into my (luckily) bumper which is covered by 3M. So, I'm trying to figure out if the 3M did its job. It looks like there is raised portion at the leading edge of the impact. That's throwing me off. Is that bumper plastic or 3M being shoved forward? Do you think my bumper is unscathed under there or dented? I think plastic doesn't really dent but scrape right? How can I tell without removing the 3M? Thoughts? Anyone with experience weigh in? I don't want to paint it, but if I do I'd rather she pay than me. Thanks, Shroom Attached Images
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Dackelone European Editor 10523 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Those films are pretty darn tough. But the only way to know for sure is to remove it and see how the paint looks underneath it. I'm betting it's totally fine. __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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chris82 Brigadier General 827 Rep 3,856 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NY NY iTrader: (8) Garage List 2009 BMW 128i [9.80]	Does it feel smooth still? Like did the 3M tear at all?
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Shroom Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 1M, 2012 X5M, AMG E 63 S Wagon Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	It's smooth...the 3M did not tear but you can see that it bunched up so there is that.
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Dee Pee Captain 176 Rep 795 Posts Drives: '11 AW 1M, ‘24 718 GTS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	3M has saved my bacon plenty of times. It looks all clear to my eye. You should gently cut a small section away just to be sure. You can then patch it or if you're OCD like me, have the entire section removed, the paint cleaned, and new film put on.
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12-17-2015, 02:43 AM	#7
Upturn666 Enlisted Member 11 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 1M Join Date: May 2012 Location: North Yorks iTrader: (0)	This will definitely be the 3m film. It will be fine underneath. My front near side wing got hit by a chunk of wood on the motorway. Looked way bad and when i peeled off the film it was fine underneath. I couldn't believe it. I thought I was in for a paint job repair.
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12-17-2015, 06:30 PM	#8
Shroom Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 1M, 2012 X5M, AMG E 63 S Wagon Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the input guys.
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12-17-2015, 07:21 PM	#9
nachob Brigadier General 2310 Rep 4,341 Posts Drives: 2004 330i ZHP, 2022 Cayman T Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: California iTrader: (5)	AAARRRGGG! Sorry man!!
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blackmist222777 Lieutenant Colonel 403 Rep 1,620 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 1M Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: SF Bay Area iTrader: (12)	hate it when people dont pay attention or respect others belongings... ugh. __________________ 2023 G80 M3 2020 F87 M2C 2011 E82 BMW 1M Series Coupe Check me out at Point.Shift.Drive (YouTube)
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12-23-2015, 02:16 PM	#11
gibbsb Enlisted Member 10 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 1M AW Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	The film does have some healing properties. I would get a hair dryer or heat gun and gently heat the area to see if the film will relax.
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12-23-2015, 05:00 PM	#12
Shroom Second Lieutenant 44 Rep 218 Posts Drives: 1M, 2012 X5M, AMG E 63 S Wagon Join Date: May 2011 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Ahh good idea
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12-24-2015, 11:22 AM	#13
III Caruso III Private 16 Rep 54 Posts Drives: 05 EB EVO8 WLTB: AW 1M Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Far West Chicago Burbs, IL iTrader: (0)	No, You spent a good amount of time looking for a super clean 1M and this happens. I hope everything is fine with the cars paint. Merry Christmas
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