Is this gap in the M235 bumper normal?

Fraysa · 03-13-2024, 04:00 PM

Just got my rear bumper repainted in the M235 and noticed this gap between the weather stripping and the bumper. Bodyshop owner says it’s normal, and that the bumper can’t go in any further. Can anyone confirm?

celsdogg · 03-14-2024, 08:37 AM

I almost commented that it wasn't normal but decided to go out and look at mine. I had to crouch down to see it, but there is a gap there. Now I can't unsee it, thanks!

Fraysa · 03-15-2024, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by celsdogg

I almost commented that it wasn't normal but decided to go out and look at mine. I had to crouch down to see it, but there is a gap there. Now I can't unsee it, thanks!

Mind uploading a picture how it looks?

celsdogg · 03-15-2024, 02:43 PM

The gap continues all the way across the bumper cover. Please ignore the dirty, haven't washed the winter off yet. Enjoy!

Fraysa · 03-17-2024, 05:05 AM

Thank you for the picture.

Yes, it does look like the gap continues throughout the whole cover, even with the taillights. This is weird, I guess I'm only noticing it now since I'm checking for mistakes after the repaint.

Sorry for making you notice it!

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Fraysa New Member 14 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	Is this gap in the M235 bumper normal? Just got my rear bumper repainted in the M235 and noticed this gap between the weather stripping and the bumper. Bodyshop owner says it’s normal, and that the bumper can’t go in any further. Can anyone confirm?
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03-14-2024, 08:37 AM	#2
celsdogg E4 Mafia 325 Rep 412 Posts Drives: E30, E36/5, E46, F22, F30 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325i [0.00] 1998 BMW 318ti [0.00] 2003 BMW 325i [0.00] 2015 BMW 335i [0.00] 2015 BMW M235i [0.00]	I almost commented that it wasn't normal but decided to go out and look at mine. I had to crouch down to see it, but there is a gap there. Now I can't unsee it, thanks! __________________ Squad - '90 E30 325i MT (225k) \| '98 E36/5 318ti MT (153k) \| '03 E46 325i MT (152k)\| '15 F22 M235i MT (60k) \| '15 F30 335i MT (80k) KIA - '91 E30 325i AT (146k) \| '02 E46 325i MT (212k) Bring back the purple M stripe
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03-15-2024, 02:43 PM	#4
celsdogg E4 Mafia 325 Rep 412 Posts Drives: E30, E36/5, E46, F22, F30 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: MD iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325i [0.00] 1998 BMW 318ti [0.00] 2003 BMW 325i [0.00] 2015 BMW 335i [0.00] 2015 BMW M235i [0.00]	The gap continues all the way across the bumper cover. Please ignore the dirty, haven't washed the winter off yet. Enjoy! Attached Images __________________ Squad - '90 E30 325i MT (225k) \| '98 E36/5 318ti MT (153k) \| '03 E46 325i MT (152k)\| '15 F22 M235i MT (60k) \| '15 F30 335i MT (80k) KIA - '91 E30 325i AT (146k) \| '02 E46 325i MT (212k) Bring back the purple M stripe
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03-17-2024, 05:05 AM	#5
Fraysa New Member 14 Rep 23 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Israel iTrader: (0)	Thank you for the picture. Yes, it does look like the gap continues throughout the whole cover, even with the taillights. This is weird, I guess I'm only noticing it now since I'm checking for mistakes after the repaint. Sorry for making you notice it!
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