Subject	Thats an unacceptable amount of orange peel.
Posted by	Antihero on April 25, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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In Reply To	TT Bumper Painted - Average vs Great posted by evan_aggie(ATX) on April 25, 2012 at 10:18 AM
Message	Always always always make SURE that the shop manager and the person who will actually be painting your car know that you are an enthusiast. These guys are used to painting grandmas ford taurus with insurance money. Grandma doesnt care, and they get used to being able to turn out that level of quality. Tell them you enter car shows. Have a conversation with the guy painting your car about how you are sure hes a professional and you bet he can get it at least as smooth as oem. probably better . smoothing may be necesary for a glass finish, but that is just piss poor painting. You might be able to imrpove it with sanding, but thats going to thin your clear and thats the last thing you need on a front bumper. If they really really just want to wet sand it smooth, they should add some more clear first, so when they level it, its not so thin. Antihero
Follow Ups	TT Bumper Painted - Average vs Great - evan_aggie(ATX) 10:18:35 04/25/12 Oh, and in case they are reading, the guy who sold me the - evan_aggie(ATX) 11:05:55 04/25/12 Some people refuse to go above and beyond when they get paid - thebrownbomber 11:08:15 04/25/12 I called the owner and had a longer conversation: - evan_aggie(ATX) 11:21:45 04/25/12 ugh... - Antihero 11:28:45 04/25/12 yeah thats a bit excessive - JRFITZ 12:23:18 04/25/12 Wet sanding and smoothing paint is normal. Few painters - CmyZ 19:14:16 04/25/12 Thats an unacceptable amount of orange peel. - Antihero 11:26:49 04/25/12 Thanks for the advice. I spoke with the guy who actually - evan_aggie(ATX) 13:00:53 04/25/12 I have every faith they can get it smooth.... - Antihero 13:33:29 04/25/12 Actually, now I'm starting to wonder if I should just ask - evan_aggie(ATX) 13:05:37 04/25/12 Hard to see well from the photos, but it appears - ZXoltan 13:10:09 04/25/12 ^this is the right answer - Jayru 16:54:48 04/25/12 Also, it's a small concelation - Jayru 16:58:50 04/25/12 Ditto on the lack of concern of many paint and body shops. - 240Z FeO2 15:12:45 04/25/12 Simple rule on paintwork.... - TTkeeper 00:14:51 04/27/12 :/ (n/m) - gnozahs 12:25:49 04/25/12 Re: TT Bumper Painted - Average vs Great - CmyZ 15:53:53 04/25/12 What do you think? Get money back and DIY? I've painted - evan_aggie(ATX) 16:15:04 04/25/12 say you are taking it someplace else - Antihero 16:20:21 04/25/12 Why would they be any more willing then to refund me? (n/m) - evan_aggie(ATX) 16:32:06 04/25/12 people are just weird that way. - Antihero 16:34:12 04/25/12 Re: What do you think? Get money back and DIY? I've painted - CmyZ 19:03:30 04/25/12 The mngr was there when I picked up. Here are a few more - evan_aggie(ATX) 22:35:18 04/25/12 Wow, I didnt see the part by the headlights - ZXoltan 01:35:27 04/26/12 They said it's not a hard job, and they'd redo it. But, I - evan_aggie(ATX) 10:38:46 04/26/12 First pic above didn't look too terrible. I've changed my - treese88 09:13:44 04/26/12 Re: The mngr was there when I picked up. Here are a few more - ooofoo 09:46:40 04/26/12 sorry to see that. looks terrible. hope you get $ back (n/m) - ZiNnYc 22:57:03 04/25/12
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