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Originally Posted by John in VA
It's not unusual for some cars to require bodywork or touch-up coming "off the boat" - maybe that was the case with yours.
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This is true.
Alas "distribution center" body shop does better work than BMW factories, and they would absolutely clear-coat 100% of the panels and cars they resprayed.
I've toured NJ BMW DC a few times, and they do exceptional work on RR's, nop-notch on BMW's, and cut a few corners on MINI's.
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Originally Posted by John in VA
I think BMWs have all been clear-coated since the 90s (can't speak to matte finish).
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True 'dat.
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Originally Posted by rmedina
It appears BMW went el cheapo when my ride was built. Specifically the front bumper. There's no clearcoat on this portion of the bumper.
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I highly doubt that.
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Originally Posted by rmedina
I bought it new and it's always in my garage. I decided to some minor paint correction on a few areas of the vehicle. Sure enough I had paint transfer from both sides of the bumper. No bueno  |
What do you mean "both sides of the bumper"?
How do you know it is paint transfer from base coat, and not dirt, or you didn't buff through the clear in one spot and are now digging into base coat?
Bumpers are notoriously curvaceous, and very tricky to work on. If you are using anything other than 1-2" polishing pad, you are taking increased risks of burning through the clear-coat layer on the ridges.
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Originally Posted by rmedina
The pic is not my vehicle. It's just for reference.
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Do post the pic of your vehicle and paint transfer on your pad!
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