A couple of scratches

samuribass · 04-20-2010, 01:42 PM

Hi,
I am looking for suggestion on what to do. I got a used 2010 Black 128i and it has a couple of scratches.

First an overall pic. Then a pic of scratch on the right rear panel. It is down to the paint. Next is two small scratches on the hood. Finally, is a pic of the hood and the swirls that are on it. I am wondering what everyone would suggest. Repainting the whole car is not an option. Taking it to a professional is not really an option(I am in Italy). So, I am thinking dr. chip for the side scratch and maybe the hood scratches and getting ONR for the swirls and following up with a good polish and wax. I would appreciate any thoughts on good reasonable priced hand polishes and waxes as well.

Thanks,
Chris

spellbmw · 04-28-2010, 04:11 PM

I've heard only good things about Dr. Colorchip for scratches and so ordered a kit for my car. Got a couple of small chips from rocks on the freeway (we use them instead of salt during the winter) and a few tiny scratches; am waiting for the roads to be cleaned up before I bother fixing the scratches.

BTW - congratulations on the purchase! Beautiful!

mineo77 · 04-28-2010, 04:55 PM

dr colorchip worked great for me..and i have a TiAg car so it should be even better for you. It is pretty cheap too. Go directly to the website.

Dackelone · 04-28-2010, 05:53 PM

Go get some "3M Fines-It" polish. it is made JUST for these types of scratches. Really does the job well. I think 3M makes three grades of this stuff. Use the weakest(grit) first. You can use it by hand or machine. I prefer hand polishing with this stuff. Costs about $30 for a liter bottle. IF you have a Matto's autobody supplier in the area they sell it. Or just stop by any body shop.... I am sure most are familiar with it too.

samuribass · 04-29-2010, 02:20 PM

I appreciate everyone's comments. I am probably going to go the Dr. Chip route since I can order it online. There is nothing local in Italy

Thanks,

Bimmer-Bob · 04-29-2010, 02:26 PM

There is also BMW's OEM touch up paint. I just ordered some from Circle BMW, cost $29 shipped to my FPO (military address - I'm assuming you're military, too?). Anyway, I haven't used it yet (it just came in today), so can't tell you how easy it is to use or not, but just so you know, it's out there. Good luck and nice 128i!

BTW, where in Italy are you? Aviano? Vicenza? Naples?

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samuribass New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	A couple of scratches Hi, I am looking for suggestion on what to do. I got a used 2010 Black 128i and it has a couple of scratches. First an overall pic. Then a pic of scratch on the right rear panel. It is down to the paint. Next is two small scratches on the hood. Finally, is a pic of the hood and the swirls that are on it. I am wondering what everyone would suggest. Repainting the whole car is not an option. Taking it to a professional is not really an option(I am in Italy). So, I am thinking dr. chip for the side scratch and maybe the hood scratches and getting ONR for the swirls and following up with a good polish and wax. I would appreciate any thoughts on good reasonable priced hand polishes and waxes as well. Thanks, Chris Attached Images
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spellbmw Feuertrunken 58 Rep 635 Posts Drives: MY10 135i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oregon iTrader: (1)	I've heard only good things about Dr. Colorchip for scratches and so ordered a kit for my car. Got a couple of small chips from rocks on the freeway (we use them instead of salt during the winter) and a few tiny scratches; am waiting for the roads to be cleaned up before I bother fixing the scratches. BTW - congratulations on the purchase! Beautiful! __________________ Crimson-Coral Red \|Walnut \| iDrive \| Premium & M Sport \| Heated seats \| PDC \|CA \| Premium hi-fi \| BMW SSK & PE \| BSH OCC - Deposit 7/15/2009 - Ordered 9/18 - Production 9/23-30 - Euro Delivery 10/17 - Shipped 11/13 - Oxnard 12/8, Oregon 12/24 & home on 12/30
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mineo77 Lieutenant Colonel 123 Rep 1,925 Posts Drives: 2010 135i,1989 PRO3,2001 530i Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Portland,OR iTrader: (2) Garage List 2010 135i coupe [7.56]	dr colorchip worked great for me..and i have a TiAg car so it should be even better for you. It is pretty cheap too. Go directly to the website. __________________ 135i coupe  6MT  TiAg  ///M sport http://www.rhominnovations.com www.musicarNW.com www.unitedBMWonline.com
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Dackelone European Editor 10589 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Go get some "3M Fines-It" polish. it is made JUST for these types of scratches. Really does the job well. I think 3M makes three grades of this stuff. Use the weakest(grit) first. You can use it by hand or machine. I prefer hand polishing with this stuff. Costs about $30 for a liter bottle. IF you have a Matto's autobody supplier in the area they sell it. Or just stop by any body shop.... I am sure most are familiar with it too.
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samuribass New Member 0 Rep 8 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	I appreciate everyone's comments. I am probably going to go the Dr. Chip route since I can order it online. There is nothing local in Italy Thanks,
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Bimmer-Bob ! 699 Rep 3,267 Posts Drives: 2010 128i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Anacortes, WA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2024 Ford Bronco (U ... [0.00] 2010 BMW 128i (E82) [9.25]	There is also BMW's OEM touch up paint. I just ordered some from Circle BMW, cost $29 shipped to my FPO (military address - I'm assuming you're military, too?). Anyway, I haven't used it yet (it just came in today), so can't tell you how easy it is to use or not, but just so you know, it's out there. Good luck and nice 128i! BTW, where in Italy are you? Aviano? Vicenza? Naples? __________________ ____________________________ My Build Thread
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