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Paint Chip repair near downtown Chicago

#1 jrbmwenthusiast

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Posted 25 May 2009 - 08:58 PM

It's detail time again!! Can anyone recommend a good shop for minor paint chip and wheel road rash repairs near downtown Chicago? I considered buying a wheel paint pen and a $50 OEM color paint kit but I think a professional job would look better. Thanks.

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#2 ponnu

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Posted 29 May 2009 - 03:21 PM

jrbmwenthusiast, on May 25 2009, 09:58 PM, said:

Your last photo looks like bird poo, just simple rubbing alcohol would take care of it...

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#3 jrbmwenthusiast

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Posted 01 June 2009 - 09:51 PM

ponnu, on May 29 2009, 03:21 PM, said:

Your last photo looks like bird poo, just simple rubbing alcohol would take care of it...

It's not bird poo. But it may be bird poo acid residue that left a "watermark" embedded in the paint. I know it sounds crazy but it really looks weird. In some light it's hardly visable. At other times, as in the photo, it sticks out! HELP!!!

#4 Howitzer

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Posted 11 June 2009 - 11:22 PM

I recommend A&L auto body in Palatine, IL. Ask for Anthony. Please tell him Alex sent you and hopefully he gives you a discount. Mention E60.Net

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#5 Windycity1

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Posted 19 June 2009 - 10:09 PM

Do not use Wheel America in Arlington Heights. They damaged my tire creating a bulge on the sidewall.
Now I am getting the blow off concerning reinbursement!!!!!!!