So this just happened....

[Type11]

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Anyway I know it is tough to tell from the pictures but it looks like it took some paint off but I don't see any creases or deep scratches on it. I know it is plastic but it there anyway to repaint it or do you think I will be looking at a whole new bumper? damnit!

[RPiM5]

I feel for you brotha!

[stealth.pilot]

Sorry to hear. Fortunately it's a non VIN bodypart.

I'm surprised the 4 parking sensors plus top view cameras on the back didn't save you.

[Type11]

Originally Posted by stealth.pilot

Sorry to hear. Fortunately it's a non VIN bodypart.

I'm surprised the 4 parking sensors plus top view cameras on the back didn't save you.

Sorry for the ignorance stealth but how does a non VIN bodypart help? Think it will have to go or can it be painted.

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by Type11

Sorry for the ignorance stealth but how does a non VIN bodypart help? Think it will have to go or can it be painted.

Yeah I think anywhere else I would have caught it.

It won't go on the CARFAX or Car Insurance if you don't use insurance to pay for the damage.

[Type11]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

It won't go on the CARFAX or Car Insurance if you don't use insurance to pay for the damage.

Yep definitely not using insurance for this, I just switched and don't want something this soon. So any idea on the paint vs replace? Again I know there are variables might not be able to see from the picture but I assume that could make fair difference but then again maybe the blending would make it not as good and maybe as much. Uggg.

[stealth.pilot]

Originally Posted by Type11

Sorry for the ignorance stealth but how does a non VIN bodypart help? Think it will have to go or can it be painted.

Yeah I think anywhere else I would have caught it. No one parks there in my drive unless we are having a party or something, there is a space a car length back from that and one in front of the 3rd garage that people would park at not there! I was messing with MOG which I just got setup so I had my camera turned off the perfect storm.

Generally the resale market doesn't car about bumpers but only VIN-stamped bodypanels. So it shouldn't affect resale.

[primetime1]

I had a similar scratch on my 550 and I paid $550 to fix it, they did not replace my bumper and you will never tell it was sprayed.. Sucked I paralleled parked on Collins Ave had a quick dinner and when I came out I had the horrible scratch.

[Tylerstar]

I scratched my front bumper pretty similar to this, I had to repaint. Looks like a simple fix of repainting the back bumper, no replacement of the bumper. Stuff like this happens, not a big deal.

[utmiken]

Looks similar to my rear bumper that was backed into while parked. Paint was taken down that far as well. Ideally you want the bumper removed and repainted by a reputable shop. It cost me $550 here in Houston, TX

[h4nh]

Repaint. Inconvenient but it's an easy fix.

[Type11]

Thanks everyone fortunately you were right. I am looking at 600 to have it taken off and repainted by the BMW dealers collision shop which was in the scheme of things way better than I thought when it happened.