bubbles from tinting and painting work concerns

janson7612 · 01-16-2024, 06:27 PM

Hi dear,

Glad to be a XBimmer! Just got my new X3 xDrive30i last month. A few concerns from the new car I'm not sure if it's normal:

* There are a few tiny bubbles from the tinting. Initially I was told they would be gone after a few days but that seems not to be the case.

* The paintwork of Mineral White metallic seems not finished with a perfect ending on all doors. Not sure if it's common to all BMW paintwork but my current Kia Carnival seems much better (last pic).

* The wiper's speed seems weird. The 1st level (from not wipe - 0 to wipe -1) it's very slow, push up to the 2nd level it's too fast. Is there any way to adjust?

Sorry if I missed any articles with answer, please help me to paste the link if there is. Big thanks!

bocabimmer · 01-16-2024, 08:59 PM

Is this car new?

Bubbles in tint… unless it’s bubbles in the glass that’s aftermarket tint.

Hard to tell what you’re referring to with the paint. It’s so dirty I can’t tell where you’re pointing out. There almost looks like rust in the corner of that one door.

On the intermittent setting, you can adjust the sensitivity/speed using that wheel in the stalk.

Flippco · 01-16-2024, 09:19 PM

I had the same thoughts as bocabimmer, might be worth talking to the dealer and seeing what they are able to do. Usually those items are documented during delivery but those are issues if the car was brand new. Definitely speak with your CA.

AlteBMW · 01-16-2024, 09:43 PM

Who did the tinting if it was aftermarket? Sloppy and should be redone.

jimmydick · 01-16-2024, 09:51 PM

The dirty paint pic appears to be cosmoline. I’ve had this on all my BMWs. I clean it off with goo gone or a more aggressive goo gone.

IAmSpeed · 01-16-2024, 10:15 PM

1. Have whoever tinted take a look and redo if necessary.

2. Take it back to dealer, this is definitely not supposed to happen on a new BMW.

3. Hard to diagnose from text, I always set it at auto so never have to worry about speed.

BMWZ4 · 01-17-2024, 08:11 AM

That's definitely cosmoline & dirt. Check your owner's manual for wiper functionality, explains everything. Take the vehicle back to whomever did the tint.

X3rd Time Is a Charm · 01-17-2024, 02:40 PM

I have a 2018 X3 XDrive 30i with Idrive 6 and you can adjust the wiper settings with BimmerCode for the speed of the Auto position.

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janson7612 Mr 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Sydney iTrader: (0)	bubbles from tinting and painting work concerns Hi dear, Glad to be a XBimmer! Just got my new X3 xDrive30i last month. A few concerns from the new car I'm not sure if it's normal: * There are a few tiny bubbles from the tinting. Initially I was told they would be gone after a few days but that seems not to be the case. * The paintwork of Mineral White metallic seems not finished with a perfect ending on all doors. Not sure if it's common to all BMW paintwork but my current Kia Carnival seems much better (last pic). * The wiper's speed seems weird. The 1st level (from not wipe - 0 to wipe -1) it's very slow, push up to the 2nd level it's too fast. Is there any way to adjust? Sorry if I missed any articles with answer, please help me to paste the link if there is. Big thanks! Attached Images
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bocabimmer Found the Search Button 1628 Rep 1,193 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 30i xDrive Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Carolina iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 BMW X3 30i xDrive [10.00]	Is this car new? Bubbles in tint… unless it’s bubbles in the glass that’s aftermarket tint. Hard to tell what you’re referring to with the paint. It’s so dirty I can’t tell where you’re pointing out. There almost looks like rust in the corner of that one door. On the intermittent setting, you can adjust the sensitivity/speed using that wheel in the stalk. __________________ 2022 X3 xDrive 30i M Sport, Brooklyn Grey / Cognac Previous BMWs: 2018 330i (F30), 2014 i3 BEV, 2007 328i (E92), 2013 X5 35i (E70), 2014 i3 BEV, 2006 325i (E90)
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Flippco Major 1158 Rep 1,077 Posts Drives: '23 X3 XM40i, Honda Passport Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Minneapolis iTrader: (0)	I had the same thoughts as bocabimmer, might be worth talking to the dealer and seeing what they are able to do. Usually those items are documented during delivery but those are issues if the car was brand new. Definitely speak with your CA.
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AlteBMW Lieutenant Colonel 742 Rep 1,613 Posts Drives: '23 760ix; '23 X3; '23 MB wgn Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: New York iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 X3 x30 [0.00] 2023 BMW 760ix [10.00] 2023 Mercedes E450 ... [0.00]	Who did the tinting if it was aftermarket? Sloppy and should be redone. __________________ BMWCCA Current: 23 760ix (Carbon Black/Tartufo) (after first one totaled) '23 X3; '23 MB E Wagon Prior: BMWs (3,5,7 & 8 series (2x!)) X3, MB (C, E, and S), Alfa GTV, MGB, Audi (A4, A6), Saab, Volvo, Toyota, Lincoln, Chrysler, Oldsmobile, Chevy, Rambler.
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jimmydick Boner 89 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 18 AW ZCP Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Sumter SC iTrader: (1)	The dirty paint pic appears to be cosmoline. I’ve had this on all my BMWs. I clean it off with goo gone or a more aggressive goo gone.
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IAmSpeed Captain 1194 Rep 995 Posts Drives: 2023 X4 M40i (G02) Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: San Francisco Bay Area iTrader: (0) Garage List 2023 BMW X4 M40i [10.00]	1. Have whoever tinted take a look and redo if necessary. 2. Take it back to dealer, this is definitely not supposed to happen on a new BMW. 3. Hard to diagnose from text, I always set it at auto so never have to worry about speed. __________________ 2004 Toyota Vios \| 2004 BMW X3 \| 2007 Chrysler Town and Country \| 2007 Ford Escape \| 2008 Honda CRV \| 2017 Nissan Versa Note \| 2017 Toyota RAV4 \| 2017 Toyota Yaris iA \| 2019 Porsche 911 \| 2023 BMW X4 M40i
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BMWZ4 Major General 1913 Rep 5,110 Posts Drives: '23 X1/'23 Allroad Progressiv Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toronto iTrader: (1)	That's definitely cosmoline & dirt. Check your owner's manual for wiper functionality, explains everything. Take the vehicle back to whomever did the tint. __________________ '11 Z4 30i (retired);'11 X3 28i (retired); '15 M235i Stage 1 Dinan (recalled & crushed); '16 M235i Stage 3 Dinan (retired); '15 X3 28i (retired); '14 328i (retired), 2019 X3M40i (retired); Loaded '18 X1 (retired); Loaded '20 X3MC DG, Black/Tan Merino (retired); Loaded '23 X1 Cape York green and Red/Black interior; '23 Audi A4 Allroad Progressiv
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