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SC_TR0JAN_M3 · Fri, Jun-13-2008, 09:04:07 PM

So I'm the 3rd owner of a 2004 M3. When I bought the car this mark was on the driver side roof and I can't exactly tell what it is. I'm about to start buying some detailing supplies and start cleaning/detailing the car myself and wanted to get some advice/feedback from ya'll about what this mark is...

As you can tell it's like the area has dried up... Since buying the car, I've brought it to a good detailing shop and have kept it super clean. I can't speak for the previous owners, but I love to keep the M nice and shiny.

Any ideas as to what this is? And how to approach it when I start detailing the car myself? I'd love to hear any ideas...

Thx!!

**phil@detailersdomain.com** · Fri, Jun-13-2008, 10:31:14 PM

you might not be able to fix that the paint is cracked.

**phil@detailersdomain.com** · Fri, Jun-13-2008, 10:31:53 PM

Looks like an egg shell crack.

M Kube · Fri, Jun-13-2008, 10:38:50 PM

^^ +1 That definitely does not look fixable. It may even be the clearcoat

Fri, Jun-13-2008, 09:04:07 PM	#1
SC_TR0JAN_M3 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 3,265 iTrader: (7) Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose	help w some paint issues... need advice... So I'm the 3rd owner of a 2004 M3. When I bought the car this mark was on the driver side roof and I can't exactly tell what it is. I'm about to start buying some detailing supplies and start cleaning/detailing the car myself and wanted to get some advice/feedback from ya'll about what this mark is... As you can tell it's like the area has dried up... Since buying the car, I've brought it to a good detailing shop and have kept it super clean. I can't speak for the previous owners, but I love to keep the M nice and shiny. Any ideas as to what this is? And how to approach it when I start detailing the car myself? I'd love to hear any ideas... Thx!! __________________ 2004 CB 6 Speed ///M3 Looking For :: GC Race Sways :: Square 18" SSR Comps or Volk TE37's or TR Motorsport MT1's :: Last edited by SC_TR0JAN_M3; Fri, Jun-13-2008 at 09:13:33 PM..

Fri, Jun-13-2008, 10:31:14 PM	#2
phil@detailersdomain.com M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,082 iTrader: (39) Reputation: 0	you might not be able to fix that the paint is cracked. __________________ Phil Yiu Detailers Domain members receive 10% off Promo code: BMW Tel: 201-233-0003 News and Specials From Detailer's Domain/Ask Detailer's Domain Tips/How To's/Videos and More

Fri, Jun-13-2008, 10:31:53 PM	#3
phil@detailersdomain.com M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,082 iTrader: (39) Reputation: 0	Looks like an egg shell crack. __________________ Phil Yiu Detailers Domain members receive 10% off Promo code: BMW Tel: 201-233-0003 News and Specials From Detailer's Domain/Ask Detailer's Domain Tips/How To's/Videos and More

Fri, Jun-13-2008, 10:38:50 PM	#4
M Kube Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2,010 iTrader: (1) Reputation: 0 Location: Bayarea	^^ +1 That definitely does not look fixable. It may even be the clearcoat __________________ -Tyler 05 SMG Interlagos Blue M3 ZCP 97 Alpine White M3/4/5 Daily Driver: 89' Alpine White E30 "Detail Technique" PM for details

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