Something different from EBII

Dag · 03-16-2014, 06:50 PM

Embarrassment over, swirls gone, detailer did a spot on job but couldn't quite get out the scratch that the muttonhead dealer put on the bonnet.

Apologies in advance that it's not a 330 / 335D or an M Sport

. oh and crappy pictures.

HiBee · 03-16-2014, 07:09 PM

I would kick up f***k with the dealer regarding the deep scratch. Did you mention it when you picked it up ?
Although detailers can get rid of minor scratches, most are to deep they can't be touched up without sanding or respray.

Dag · 03-16-2014, 07:51 PM

Didn't see it, the bloke who did the detailing said that they'd tried to fix it as the paint is thinner around the scratch, he also said that they'd probably used filler to mask it.
Trouble is that the dealer is over a 100 miles away and I've had the car over 2 months, they lost interest in me when I said no to their paint protection rip off and their GAP insurance. Funny thing the GAP, quoted £700, when I said no they immediately dropped it to £180.

....,,,,..,,.. · 03-17-2014, 02:15 AM

I would be taking it back and push the dealer.

You have a 30 day period to report problems.

Failing that write to customer services, basically kick up a fuss.

Someone scratched it after it left factory.

Push hard enough and they will pass the blame.

PrinceBarin · 03-17-2014, 03:42 AM

I think the fact that a repair has been attempted is a fair indictment although I am surprised that they didn't do a better job - they must have been in a rush.

I would tell them exactly what you've described here. It's worth a try.

PS: great looking car

King6897 · 03-17-2014, 03:47 AM

One plus side though the car is lovely, I really like those wheels too .

MWA · 03-17-2014, 03:56 AM

There nothing wrong with Black Sapphire! After all since it's launch back in 2001/2002? Has been the favourite of many, including EBII drivers

I think your car looks very smart, like your wheels. Enjoy the car

Edit: I almost forgot, my weekend 'hair dresser's' car, the Z4, is Sapphire Black

MarkG_M5Comp · 03-17-2014, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by King6897

One plus side though the car is lovely, I really like those wheels too .

+1

Those wheels look great on the move too - saw some over the weekend.

Tengocity · 03-17-2014, 02:10 PM

Looks great! I really like those wheels- nicest non M-Sport ones there are by miles! I'm not the biggest fan of Sapphire Black... the Z4 we have is this colour, and I like it when I've just washed and polished it, but it never blows me away or seems to retain the glossiness when it's got a bit of dirt. Some of my other cars have looked so nice and glossy, even when they're filthy!

Rich9600 · 03-17-2014, 02:33 PM

Looks fantastic. Forgetting the grief, it's a beautiful car and those wheels really work so well.

Dag · 03-17-2014, 02:35 PM

Thanks for all the comments, though I'll give the dealer a miss, they might end up wanting to spray it, I've had some bad experiences in the past and don't really want to go there again.

Car's Jet Black by the way, I think the detailer may be doing a write up on it on Detailing World, though there's already some pictures on his facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/deepshine.detail. Scratch is on the RH side of the bonnet, you can't really see it in the pictures so I might be making something out of nothing.

Looking at his pictures (and mine) the F31 really looks the part when viewed from the rear quarter, side's a bit iffy though.

F30AM · 03-17-2014, 02:38 PM

It is a beauty. Those wheels look like 19".
Let this be a lesson to you and all others who buy dark coloured cars: your cars are magnets for swirls so wash and clean them very, very delicately.

Apl440i or 335d? · 03-18-2014, 02:48 PM

Nicest non M-sport 3 series I have ever seen.

Very nice indeed!

ken m sport · 03-18-2014, 03:04 PM

What a lovely spec Car. Very nice.

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Dag New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: F31 320D Lux Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (0)	Something different from EBII Embarrassment over, swirls gone, detailer did a spot on job but couldn't quite get out the scratch that the muttonhead dealer put on the bonnet. Apologies in advance that it's not a 330 / 335D or an M Sport . oh and crappy pictures. Attached Images
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HiBee Major 121 Rep 1,089 Posts Drives: F90 Comp 2019. DG & Silverston Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Edinburgh iTrader: (0)	I would kick up f***k with the dealer regarding the deep scratch. Did you mention it when you picked it up ? Although detailers can get rid of minor scratches, most are to deep they can't be touched up without sanding or respray.
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03-16-2014, 07:51 PM	#3
Dag New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: F31 320D Lux Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (0)	Didn't see it, the bloke who did the detailing said that they'd tried to fix it as the paint is thinner around the scratch, he also said that they'd probably used filler to mask it. Trouble is that the dealer is over a 100 miles away and I've had the car over 2 months, they lost interest in me when I said no to their paint protection rip off and their GAP insurance. Funny thing the GAP, quoted £700, when I said no they immediately dropped it to £180.
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....,,,,..,,.. General 6734 Rep 20,651 Posts Drives: xxxx Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: xxxx iTrader: (0)	I would be taking it back and push the dealer. You have a 30 day period to report problems. Failing that write to customer services, basically kick up a fuss. Someone scratched it after it left factory. Push hard enough and they will pass the blame.
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PrinceBarin Major 83 Rep 1,322 Posts Drives: F82 CP (sold) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Birmingham, UKWest iTrader: (0)	I think the fact that a repair has been attempted is a fair indictment although I am surprised that they didn't do a better job - they must have been in a rush. I would tell them exactly what you've described here. It's worth a try. PS: great looking car
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King6897 Enlisted Member 0 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 320dXD MS+ Touring ordered Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West mids uk iTrader: (0)	One plus side though the car is lovely, I really like those wheels too .
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MWA Major 155 Rep 1,224 Posts Drives: AY M4 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: London iTrader: (0)	There nothing wrong with Black Sapphire! After all since it's launch back in 2001/2002? Has been the favourite of many, including EBII drivers I think your car looks very smart, like your wheels. Enjoy the car Edit: I almost forgot, my weekend 'hair dresser's' car, the Z4, is Sapphire Black Last edited by MWA; 03-17-2014 at 05:11 AM..
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Tengocity General 8571 Rep 19,982 Posts Drives: 911, Cayenne Turbo, Disco 4 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Crieff, Perthshire, Scotland iTrader: (0)	Looks great! I really like those wheels- nicest non M-Sport ones there are by miles! I'm not the biggest fan of Sapphire Black... the Z4 we have is this colour, and I like it when I've just washed and polished it, but it never blows me away or seems to retain the glossiness when it's got a bit of dirt. Some of my other cars have looked so nice and glossy, even when they're filthy! __________________ Current: Porsche 911 991 C4S, Porsche Cayenne Turbo, Land Rover Discovery 4. Gone...G01 X3 M40i, Cayman S 987, F31 340i, Cayman GT4, F82 M4 CP, Lotus Exige V6, G20 330e, F30 330e, Boxster S 987, F31 335d, Mini Cooper SD, E89 Z4, E90 330d 320d, E60 520d, E46 330d 320d, MX5s, E30 325i
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Rich9600 Colonel 741 Rep 2,511 Posts Drives: i4 M50 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looks fantastic. Forgetting the grief, it's a beautiful car and those wheels really work so well. __________________ Driving i4 M50 (G26) Previous 340i Touring MSport (F31)
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03-17-2014, 02:35 PM	#11
Dag New Member 1 Rep 26 Posts Drives: F31 320D Lux Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Lincolnshire iTrader: (0)	Thanks for all the comments, though I'll give the dealer a miss, they might end up wanting to spray it, I've had some bad experiences in the past and don't really want to go there again. Car's Jet Black by the way, I think the detailer may be doing a write up on it on Detailing World, though there's already some pictures on his facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/deepshine.detail. Scratch is on the RH side of the bonnet, you can't really see it in the pictures so I might be making something out of nothing. Looking at his pictures (and mine) the F31 really looks the part when viewed from the rear quarter, side's a bit iffy though.
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F30AM Major General 709 Rep 5,021 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport sDrive Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	It is a beauty. Those wheels look like 19". Let this be a lesson to you and all others who buy dark coloured cars: your cars are magnets for swirls so wash and clean them very, very delicately. __________________ Previous: Superman 330d sDrive M Sport + Toys Present: Red Tornado Golf 7R 5 Dr, DSG + Toys
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03-18-2014, 02:48 PM	#13
Apl440i or 335d? Colonel 480 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: F30 335D Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Walton on Thames iTrader: (1)	Nicest non M-sport 3 series I have ever seen. Very nice indeed! __________________ E46 Coupe 320d M Sport Gone. E92 320d M Sport Gone. F30 335d M Sport Gone.
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03-18-2014, 03:04 PM	#14
ken m sport Second Lieutenant 22 Rep 224 Posts Drives: 420d F36 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancashire iTrader: (0)	What a lovely spec Car. Very nice.
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