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How to Blend Existing Paint with a New Body Paint Job

Model: BMW Serie 3 E91, E90, E92 - Years 2005-2013
Part: Body

Before painting a part of the body, protect the area with plastic sheets secured with masking tape. Use a special liquid to moisten the area to be painted. Pour the paint into the reservoir of the spray gun connected to the compressor and apply the first coat to the body. After about ten minutes, apply a second coat. Now use a specific product to make the paint glossy. Once this work is finished, check for any imperfections where the new paint meets the old paint. If there are any, proceed to remove them using very fine sandpaper soaked in water. Perform this operation gently and carefully. Finally, apply rubbing compound with a suitable tool. The maintenance operation shown in this video is performed on a BMW 3 Series.

Updated on 20 February 2026 by ScegliAuto

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