2008 x5 4.8 PAINT DEFECTS updated

[wb488641]

I brought 2008 x5 4.8i fully loaded back in march, except for the rear entertainment console, because didn't like it in the middle of the armrest. But the weather was too cold to clay bar, wax and photo. So here some photo I taken today. wash, clay bar, wax, polish and conditions on interior cabin.


PS. I finally notice a paint defects on the tailgate, near the lic. plate, look like sand and dirt that got painted over tailgate at the factory. I will take it to dealer tomorrow, and see what they got to say about that. Anyone else have this problem????

less than 1200 miles on it. I am little upset with the tailgate. Let see how BMW handle this.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25532749@N06/

[mazinkaizer]

Sorry to heard that the paint defects on the tailgate, yes, definitely take it to the dealer and see what they have to say about that.

Everything else, your car looks insanely CLEAN!! It's like a freaking mirror on the outside.

Love the rubber/all weather floormats you have there (front, rear and cargo area), can you tell me where you got them from?

Thanks!

Edited: Is the rubber mats from the dealer or did you get them elsewhere?

[Canadam]

Looks great! (I would never have the patience to do that myself)

[Denalio]

Looks good. Here is my 2 cents. Take it to the dealer and see what they say. DO NOT LET THE DEALER BUFF the car. If you need it buffed out take it to a qualified detailer or body shop. The dealer will make more of a mess of the tailgate than it already is if they buff it themselves. Unless, of course they have someone extremely experienced with a rotary buffer.

[deutsch100]

I have at least 2 (what looks likes grains of sand) paint marks on my 08' 4.8i. Unless you are waxing, or being totally anal (which I am with all my cars), I don't think anyone would notice...and I hate turning my car into the dealer.

Honestly, our last 3-4 Bimmers have not had "perfect" paint. I've found that Mercedes and Audi have superior paint.

[golfer4life]

Originally Posted by wb488641

I brought 2008 x5 4.8i fully loaded back in march, except for the rear entertainment console, because didn't like it in the middle of the armrest. But the weather was too cold to clay bar, wax and photo. So here some photo I taken today. wash, clay bar, wax, polish and conditions on interior cabin.


PS. I finally notice a paint defects on the tailgate, near the lic. plate, look like sand and dirt that got painted over tailgate at the factory. I will take it to dealer tomorrow, and see what they got to say about that. Anyone else have this problem????

less than 1200 miles on it. I am little upset with the tailgate. Let see how BMW handle this.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25532749@N06/

Nice ride.

I also noticed something similar on my left passenger door. Looks like sand that got painter over. I only noticed it after I Zaino'ed my X. The only concern is this might turn into a future paint problem, where sand and paint might chip off after so many washes and waxing. I will probably show it to the dealer on my next visit.

[juicer]

Sweet ride, have you kep the PIAA H8's on the car?
Where did you get them from?
Are they easy to install?

[wb488641]

Originally Posted by mazinkaizer

Sorry to heard that the paint defects on the tailgate, yes, definitely take it to the dealer and see what they have to say about that.

Everything else, your car looks insanely CLEAN!! It's like a freaking mirror on the outside.

Love the rubber/all weather floormats you have there (front, rear and cargo area), can you tell me where you got them from?

Thanks!

Edited: Is the rubber mats from the dealer or did you get them elsewhere?

thanks I got them from the Dealership oem parts.

Beige-front set part #82 22 0 417 990 $103
rear set part # 82 11 0 417 993 $73
3rd row part #82 11 0 417 996 $73
Cargo part #51 47 412 038 $95

I got my ca to throw in all mats in our deal. This is my 4th purchase from the same ca. He is great!

[wb488641]

Originally Posted by Denalio

Looks good. Here is my 2 cents. Take it to the dealer and see what they say. DO NOT LET THE DEALER BUFF the car. If you need it buffed out take it to a qualified detailer or body shop. The dealer will make more of a mess of the tailgate than it already is if they buff it themselves. Unless, of course they have someone extremely experienced with a rotary buffer.

I don't think it can be puff out. It is like sand got paint over, rough, grindy feel Taking it to dealership on monday, my ca is off for the weekend. Let see what they'll do. I keep posted.

[wb488641]

Originally Posted by juicer

Sweet ride, have you kep the PIAA H8's on the car?
Where did you get them from?
Are they easy to install?

Yes i keep the H8 on the car I got them from ebay, and they were very easy to installed. just make sure you have small hand

PIAA 4150K Xtreme White H8 HID Fog Turn Light Bulb H457
make sure it is PIAA H457 because they are 35W bulbs not 55w bulbs.

PIAA Plasma Ion Yellow H11 Fog Bulb Foglights Bulbs JDM is also from ebay. Also very easy to installed. 10 minutes jobs. search x5 forum for instruction, I remember seeing a photo step by step instruction.