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      11-04-2011, 07:22 AM   #68
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Originally Posted by caesardog View Post
If you watched the show, the whole paint shop at the plant in SC had to change when they added the X3. They now combine the primer coat with the regular coat of paint (one step, instead of 2). I wonder if this affects the paint quality.
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I think it does. BMW's paint isn't near as durable as other brands. It chips and scratches easily. The process seems rushed so they can push more vehicles through the line.
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