Bumper edge scratched

[SuddenDebt]

Hello,

I got the car 3 months ago and been enjoying it really well. But today while backing out the car from driveway, I accidently hit the bumper on sidewalk (elevated corner) . Even though the damage is really small, it is really noticeable on Sakhir Orange. I would like to know if I should have the body shop repair it or try DIY kits.

Any suggestions with possible cost estimate range?

Thanks,
SD

[Pazzo009]

$500.00 to $1000.00.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Easy repair, those wheels look way outside the fender, what offset are they?.

[SuddenDebt]

Originally Posted by johnbmw6

Easy repair, those wheels look way outside the fender, what offset are they?.

They are stocks. It's just the angle of the camera.

[mwlmd]

Little touch up paint and nobody will know the difference. LOL.

[SuddenDebt]

Originally Posted by mwlmd

Little touch up paint and nobody will know the difference. LOL.

Do you prefer any DIY kit?

[PatrickC23]

Originally Posted by mwlmd

Little touch up paint and nobody will know the difference. LOL.

Except him!

[Vic55]

it sits a low non eye level area- a body shop can do a good job with R and R and spot spray that easily.

[h4nh]

throw a lip on there. it'll cover it up

[SuddenDebt]

Originally Posted by Vic55

it sits a low non eye level area- a body shop can do a good job with R and R and spot spray that easily.

Thanks for the info. Just curious what is R and R?

[SuddenDebt]

Originally Posted by h4nh

throw a lip on there. it'll cover it up

I looked at some of the lips but most of them are mounted on the front of the bumper, not on the side (closer to wheel). Do you know of any out there and possibly with pics.

Thanks

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by SuddenDebt

Thanks for the info. Just curious what is R and R?

Its body shop lingo, Remove and Replace, but in this case I would substitute Replace with Repair.

[h4nh]

Originally Posted by SuddenDebt

I looked at some of the lips but most of them are mounted on the front of the bumper, not on the side (closer to wheel). Do you know of any out there and possibly with pics.

Thanks

3D design makes one.

[SuddenDebt]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Its body shop lingo, Remove and Replace, but in this case I would substitute Replace with Repair.

Vic55,

Do you suggest getting it fixed from dealership or from local body shops such as Maaco etc?

Thanks

[SuddenDebt]

Originally Posted by h4nh

3D design makes one.

Thats a nice lip. I wonder how it will look on Sakhir Orange.

[Vic55]

Originally Posted by SuddenDebt

Vic55,

Do you suggest getting it fixed from dealership or from local body shops such as Maaco etc?

Thanks

It depends... does your dealership have a certified body shop on site or is it outsourced? I dont have any experience with larger chain body shops like Maaco. I normally would dig around in your area and check by word of mouth. Im sure your local dealer has a preferred vendor.

Its a minor repair job like I had mentioned before and it wont require a full respray (this is where your shop is really important).

[.RanT.]

Love my lip:



Problem solved.

[SuddenDebt]

Originally Posted by .RanT.

Love my lip:



Problem solved.

That looks sexy . The only trouble for me is that I drive on NYC roads and anyone over here can tell how we have to be very cautious of road conditions (Pot holes, bumps etc)

[Mperial]

Originally Posted by SuddenDebt

That looks sexy . The only trouble for me is that I drive on NYC roads and anyone over here can tell how we have to be very cautious of road conditions (Pot holes, bumps etc)

I'm over here and I can tell you. The roads are pitiful...

[TheGooch]

Originally Posted by SuddenDebt

Vic55,

Do you suggest getting it fixed from dealership or from local body shops such as Maaco etc?

Thanks

Please don't your M5 to Maaco for any paint work.