hexagon aluminum trim

newbie4 · 11-01-2013, 05:36 AM

got my less than 3 weeks old 428 tinted at accutint yesterday. noticed a scratch on my aluminum trim on the driver door right after. looks like it's either from the razor blade they use or whoever drove the car scratched it with their ring or watch. I was very disappointed that this happened in their care.

any idea on how to repair the scratch or make it less visible? does the hexagon aluminum trim scratch that easily?

they were made aware of the situation right away. I still have yet to hear from the owner to rectify the situation.

Vitoco · 11-01-2013, 06:38 AM

Sorry to hear. Have them pay for a trim replacement.

mike@x-ph.com · 11-01-2013, 06:57 AM

This sucks!sorry

newbie4 · 11-01-2013, 12:52 PM

does anyone know what is the cost for replacement?

Sedan_Clan · 11-01-2013, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by newbie4

does anyone know what is the cost for replacement?

That depends on whether you source the trim here on the forum or from the dealership.

Jamesons Viggen · 11-01-2013, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by newbie4

does anyone know what is the cost for replacement?

I replaced a Burled Walnut door pull for about $70 after CCA discount. I would budget up to $100.

newbie4 · 11-01-2013, 01:33 PM

would it be unreasonable to ask for replacement? the more i look at it i think the scratch is so fine that it must be made with the sharp razor blade. for those of you that have the hexagon aluminum trim, does it really scratch that easily?

thanks for all your help!

sn3rd · 11-01-2013, 02:39 PM

Aluminum hexagon has been pretty robust in my F30 so far, even survived a colleague jingling some keys up against it with no scratches.

Jamesons Viggen · 11-01-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by newbie4

would it be unreasonable to ask for replacement? the more i look at it i think the scratch is so fine that it must be made with the sharp razor blade. for those of you that have the hexagon aluminum trim, does it really scratch that easily?

thanks for all your help!

No it does not scratch that easily, mine has none at all for daily use in a year.

I would ask for replacement.

chetman7 · 11-01-2013, 03:06 PM

Doubt they will pay to replace. Why not vinyl over

BavarianFanatic · 11-01-2013, 08:22 PM

It's pretty easy to scratch/gouge aluminum with a steel razor. Anything else not so much. They should replace it.

newbie4 · 11-01-2013, 08:35 PM

spoke to the owner. he was actually pretty cool about it saying that mistakes happen and he will take care of it no worries. I emailed him a picture and gave him my vin number as requested. I'm assuming he's gonna order the replacement. hopefully I can get it fixed soon... the anal side of me is not dealing well seeing it. but thankfully they are taking responsibility to resolve the issue.

I am sure glad to hear that it doesn't scratch that easily!

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newbie4 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 530e Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	got my less than 3 weeks old 428 tinted at accutint yesterday. noticed a scratch on my aluminum trim on the driver door right after. looks like it's either from the razor blade they use or whoever drove the car scratched it with their ring or watch. I was very disappointed that this happened in their care. any idea on how to repair the scratch or make it less visible? does the hexagon aluminum trim scratch that easily? they were made aware of the situation right away. I still have yet to hear from the owner to rectify the situation.
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newbie4 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 530e Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	does anyone know what is the cost for replacement?
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newbie4 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 530e Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	would it be unreasonable to ask for replacement? the more i look at it i think the scratch is so fine that it must be made with the sharp razor blade. for those of you that have the hexagon aluminum trim, does it really scratch that easily? thanks for all your help!
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11-01-2013, 02:39 PM	#8
sn3rd Enlisted Member 2 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2013 F30 335i Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: South Africa iTrader: (0)	Aluminum hexagon has been pretty robust in my F30 so far, even survived a colleague jingling some keys up against it with no scratches.
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chetman7 Lieutenant 129 Rep 536 Posts Drives: F80 m3 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Doubt they will pay to replace. Why not vinyl over
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BavarianFanatic Too much is never enough 655 Rep 3,079 Posts Drives: Too Many Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	It's pretty easy to scratch/gouge aluminum with a steel razor. Anything else not so much. They should replace it.
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11-01-2013, 08:35 PM	#12
newbie4 New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: 530e Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: seattle iTrader: (0)	spoke to the owner. he was actually pretty cool about it saying that mistakes happen and he will take care of it no worries. I emailed him a picture and gave him my vin number as requested. I'm assuming he's gonna order the replacement. hopefully I can get it fixed soon... the anal side of me is not dealing well seeing it. but thankfully they are taking responsibility to resolve the issue. I am sure glad to hear that it doesn't scratch that easily!
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