Repainting BSM M3

longlasting · 05-09-2019, 12:46 AM

I own a Black Sapphire Metallic M3 that is going to have everything repainted except the trunk and rear bumper. I was on the freeway when two rock trucks boxed me in and damaged my paint, carbon roof, headlights, and grill.

My insurance is now paying for over 20k in damages. I’m going to a certified BMW body shop to get it repainted. I’m praying that the paint job will be OEM quality and my car will look the same!

Has anyone ever gone through this and had the paint didn’t come out perfect?

Wmf80 · 05-09-2019, 06:15 AM

Pics of the current condition ?

MrSmartyPants · 05-09-2019, 11:12 AM

If you're going that far just pay out of pocket to spray the trunk and bumper...

longlasting · 05-09-2019, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Wmf80

Pics of the current condition ?

dont have pics

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Originally Posted by MrSmartyPants

If you're going that far just pay out of pocket to spray the trunk and bumper...

thats true ..

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Originally Posted by BMWModel3

A repaint will never look absolutely perfect.

I know and that's what I am worried about...

icegrill · 05-09-2019, 02:42 PM

Man I'm sorry to hear this. I would repaint and then trade in the car.

longlasting · 05-09-2019, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by icegrill

Man I'm sorry to hear this. I would repaint and then trade in the car.

wow like that? trade it in for another m3?

Eric S · 05-09-2019, 05:50 PM

wont match without painting the whole car (body shop should convince the insurance company of this easily, or at least the rear bumper as well and then you pay for the trunk)

While it wont match factory, it might actually look better and flatter without all the orange peel.

maniz · 05-09-2019, 07:05 PM

Eric is correct, as usual. Get the insurance company to cover all of it; they shouldn't give you a hard time; the car has to be returned to pre-accident condition and it won't if 2 panels are left undone.

Don't choose the shop just because it is BMW-certified. I don't think BMW pays much attention to the certification process. Go on the local bar area sub-forum here and ask members for recommendations on the best shop based on their experiences. Then have that shop work with the insurance company.

icegrill · 05-09-2019, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by icegrill

Man I'm sorry to hear this. I would repaint and then trade in the car.

wow like that? trade it in for another m3?

Did it damage the glass also? I just know how I am with my previously damaged cars and it never is completely satisfactory. You just have to live with imperfections or sell it.

longlasting · 05-09-2019, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by longlasting

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Originally Posted by icegrill

Man I'm sorry to hear this. I would repaint and then trade in the car.

wow like that? trade it in for another m3?

Did it damage the glass also? I just know how I am with my previously damaged cars and it never is completely satisfactory. You just have to live with imperfections or sell it.

Glass was damaged and being replaced

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maniz Assistant TO the Regional Manager 617 Rep 728 Posts Drives: 2018 M4 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	Eric is correct, as usual. Get the insurance company to cover all of it; they shouldn't give you a hard time; the car has to be returned to pre-accident condition and it won't if 2 panels are left undone. Don't choose the shop just because it is BMW-certified. I don't think BMW pays much attention to the certification process. Go on the local bar area sub-forum here and ask members for recommendations on the best shop based on their experiences. Then have that shop work with the insurance company. __________________ 2018 M4 Coupe. 6MT. Der stärkste buchstabe der welt
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