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Old 07-08-2007, 02:40 PM
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Touching up back bumper with BMW paint kit

Took the x3 for one year service and bought the BMW paint kit (it's primer and paint), matching to the color code

Just wondered if anybody had any tips before i do this...The service tech said I didn't need to sand down before I did it, but I'm not sure they give the best advice.

Has anybody done their own touch up work? This are mostly minor nicks and scrapes that are pretty much part of living in New York City/parking in a garage where service attendants park the car.

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Old 07-08-2007, 05:37 PM
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The Finesse sanding block works very well. Be careful to follow the instructions, all the steps are there for a reason.

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Took the x3 for one year service and bought the BMW paint kit (it's primer and paint), matching to the color code

Just wondered if anybody had any tips before i do this...The service tech said I didn't need to sand down before I did it, but I'm not sure they give the best advice.

Has anybody done their own touch up work? This are mostly minor nicks and scrapes that are pretty much part of living in New York City/parking in a garage where service attendants park the car.

Thanks
I use the bumper pad. Check www.bumperpad.com
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