07 335i front bumper

Phi923 · 11-17-2009, 07:09 PM

I purchased a car from St. Louis which requires a front license plate. I didn't realize until I got the car (in Florida) that they fastened the front plate via two screws through the bumper. The holes look better than leaving the plate on, however, i'd definitely like the holes removed. Does anybody have any ideas on how to fix this problem?

A friend of mine suggested bmw touch up paint and some plugs, which sounds pretty ghetto.

Do you think it's possible to sell my sparkling graphite front bumper and purchase and new one?

I'm open to anything. I just purchased the car and I want to make it right.

Thanks for your help,

Aaron

335iheLLraiseR · 11-17-2009, 08:12 PM

problem is that if you get it fixed professionally the paint will NEVER look the same. really, really close, but not the same. of course neither will the touch up paint but oh well.

just get a euro front plate.

e90sam · 11-17-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 335iheLLraiseR

problem is that if you get it fixed professionally the paint will NEVER look the same. really, really close, but not the same. of course neither will the touch up paint but oh well.

just get a euro front plate.

This is true, although most people would never notice.

SV Concepts III · 11-18-2009, 11:33 AM

Several solutions- bumper plugs, fill and repaint the bumper or replace the bumper.

Mehale · 11-18-2009, 12:29 PM

I have bumper plugs on mine. Its a quick, inexpensive fix that looks decent. Of course it would look 110% better without them but for approx. $20, I think its the way to go. Hope the pictures help since we have the same color car.

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Phi923 · 11-20-2009, 11:28 PM

Thanks for all the help. Those plugs actually don't even look that bad. I dont like how the plate looks on these cars. The front of the car is so gorgeous. Where did you purchase your plugs and touch up paint?

Phi923 · 11-23-2009, 11:16 AM

ttt

SV Concepts III · 11-23-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Phi923

Thanks for all the help. Those plugs actually don't even look that bad. I dont like how the plate looks on these cars. The front of the car is so gorgeous. Where did you purchase your plugs and touch up paint?

Check out bumperplugs.com

11-17-2009, 07:09 PM	#1
Phi923 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	07 335i front bumper I purchased a car from St. Louis which requires a front license plate. I didn't realize until I got the car (in Florida) that they fastened the front plate via two screws through the bumper. The holes look better than leaving the plate on, however, i'd definitely like the holes removed. Does anybody have any ideas on how to fix this problem? A friend of mine suggested bmw touch up paint and some plugs, which sounds pretty ghetto. Do you think it's possible to sell my sparkling graphite front bumper and purchase and new one? I'm open to anything. I just purchased the car and I want to make it right. Thanks for your help, Aaron
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11-18-2009, 11:33 AM	#4
SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 375 Rep 17,017 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	Several solutions- bumper plugs, fill and repaint the bumper or replace the bumper.
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Mehale Lieutenant 27 Rep 504 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Stratford, CT iTrader: (0)	I have bumper plugs on mine. Its a quick, inexpensive fix that looks decent. Of course it would look 110% better without them but for approx. $20, I think its the way to go. Hope the pictures help since we have the same color car. Pictures below:
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Phi923 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the help. Those plugs actually don't even look that bad. I dont like how the plate looks on these cars. The front of the car is so gorgeous. Where did you purchase your plugs and touch up paint?
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11-23-2009, 11:16 AM	#7
Phi923 New Member 1 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 335i Coupe Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Tampa, Fl iTrader: (0)	ttt
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