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      06-12-2023, 11:30 AM   #1
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Touch up paint

Hi all,

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?


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      06-12-2023, 12:44 PM   #2
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I get all my touch up paint at drcolorchip.com. BMW's touch up paint is extremely hit or miss on the color matching.
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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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I get all my touch up paint at drcolorchip.com. BMW's touch up paint is extremely hit or miss on the color matching.
+1. Used drcolorchip to fill in rock chips and turned out great.
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+1. Used drcolorchip to fill in rock chips and turned out great.
+2 for Drcolorchip!
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      06-12-2023, 01:46 PM   #6
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+1. Used drcolorchip to fill in rock chips and turned out great.
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+2 for Drcolorchip!
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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.
I got lucky with BMW paint (Misano Blue) when I had a case of front bumper rash and had to do a minor touchup and it matched perfectly.
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      06-12-2023, 10:08 PM   #8
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I got lucky with BMW paint (Misano Blue) when I had a case of front bumper rash and had to do a minor touchup and it matched perfectly.
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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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.
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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      06-13-2023, 07:55 AM   #10
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Fellas, thanks for chiming in. I appreciate the insight. Drcolorchip it is.
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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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