06-12-2023, 12:30 PM | #1 |
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My rear bumper got a tiny little ding over the weekend. Only noticeable if I point it out. However, my OCD trait has it bothering me. It does not warrant a respray. Where can I source A52 Space Gray Metallic? Thanks! |
06-12-2023, 01:56 PM | #3 |
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I would leave it alone if it isn't noticeable as most touch up paints are not that good at matching the original (even BMW OEM touch up directly from the dealers).
I have tried so many Dr. Colorchips (from Audi, VW, BMW, Porsche, Lexus/Toyota,etc...) and haven't gotten anything that matched perfectly. |
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06-12-2023, 11:08 PM | #8 |
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I am glad you got it to match perfectly! I guess I am more picky and inspections were done with 3000 Luminen Scangrip. Most people probably won't notice until you point it out but for me the imperfections can't be unseen once I noticed.
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06-12-2023, 11:12 PM | #9 |
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I was lucky that the area I had to touch up was on the bottom portion of my front bumper so the light doesn’t reflect too strongly against it and show off any imperfections. In addition, I also recovered that area with PPF again after the repair was done. If it was on my hood or trunk, it would definitely be more visible.
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It amazes me that BMW doesn't offer touchup paint for all of the colors it is currently selling.
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