Sideswiped - how to prepare for paint
05-09-2015, 07:49 AM
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Sideswiped - how to prepare for paint - now with photos
Hello All,
My 1983 Kiln Red was sideswiped today by the doofus son of the mechanic where I was getting the car checked for registration. He didn't even bother to apologise! However the mechanic in charge was straight over with all assurances that they would make sure that it will all be completely repaired to my satisfaction. My brother and my father also use this company, so I am sure it will all work out in the end. I will post photos when I get them off my phone.
The hit was across the passenger side door and panel behind, below the level of the rub strips. It is not too bad, but has gone through the paint and bent the panels. The car is a driver and a work in process, so I am not too worried, but I want to ensure that the repair in done correctly.
My questions are:
Are there any special techniques that I should ensure the body shop uses for the repairs?
How do I make sure that they keep the galvanising in place, if this is possible?
Regards,
Jed in Sydney, Aus
My 1983 Kiln Red was sideswiped today by the doofus son of the mechanic where I was getting the car checked for registration. He didn't even bother to apologise! However the mechanic in charge was straight over with all assurances that they would make sure that it will all be completely repaired to my satisfaction. My brother and my father also use this company, so I am sure it will all work out in the end. I will post photos when I get them off my phone.
The hit was across the passenger side door and panel behind, below the level of the rub strips. It is not too bad, but has gone through the paint and bent the panels. The car is a driver and a work in process, so I am not too worried, but I want to ensure that the repair in done correctly.
My questions are:
Are there any special techniques that I should ensure the body shop uses for the repairs?
How do I make sure that they keep the galvanising in place, if this is possible?
Regards,
Jed in Sydney, Aus
Last edited by JDY928; 05-11-2015 at 11:16 PM. Reason: Attached photos
05-09-2015, 10:40 AM
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I really dont think any legitimate body shop will have any trouble fixing the car, they know what they are looking at when they work on it. With todays paint products the quality is higher than it was when it was origionally painted. If you go to a shop that isnt interested in doing quality work, then all the responsability will be on you to watch and check everything they do.
05-09-2015, 11:00 AM
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I really dont think any legitimate body shop will have any trouble fixing the car, they know what they are looking at when they work on it. With todays paint products the quality is higher than it was when it was origionally painted. If you go to a shop that isnt interested in doing quality work, then all the responsability will be on you to watch and check everything they do.
Plus the car is not original anymore - and has lost value. Major bummer!
05-09-2015, 01:24 PM
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**** happens..I had my Porsche Cayenne scratched during inspection at the Porsche dealer. they denied it, and i fixed it perfectly myself.
Never went to them again. (Don Rosen Porsche)
Usually Techs are more careful around classic Porsches.
Modern paints are very good and the clears are better at handling UV imo.
But the original paint was very good as well.
Having it not look repaired will be the real issue here.
If if looks all wet and shiny on one side and then original on the other side, you have a bit of a problem.
I would want the whole car repainted professionally. But we need pics to discuss this..
The galvanizing will be in place on the back side still (which is most important) but will likely be sanded through in areas when the bodywork is being done, which isn't a big a deal. They will seal it with an epoxy primer as i did.
Sorry this happened to your car.
We need pictures though.
Never went to them again. (Don Rosen Porsche)
Usually Techs are more careful around classic Porsches.
Modern paints are very good and the clears are better at handling UV imo.
But the original paint was very good as well.
Having it not look repaired will be the real issue here.
If if looks all wet and shiny on one side and then original on the other side, you have a bit of a problem.
I would want the whole car repainted professionally. But we need pics to discuss this..
The galvanizing will be in place on the back side still (which is most important) but will likely be sanded through in areas when the bodywork is being done, which isn't a big a deal. They will seal it with an epoxy primer as i did.
Sorry this happened to your car.
We need pictures though.
05-09-2015, 03:23 PM
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I really dont think any legitimate body shop will have any trouble fixing the car, they know what they are looking at when they work on it. With todays paint products the quality is higher than it was when it was origionally painted. If you go to a shop that isnt interested in doing quality work, then all the responsability will be on you to watch and check everything they do.
Some manufacturers would have selected authorized body shops to fix their aluminum body cars. Not wanting to trust the average body shop.....
05-09-2015, 10:14 PM
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That sucks Jed!
Get a body shop who does work on Audi's. They'll have experience with aluminium panels.
I'd give Matt a call for a straight door - will be better than filling the existing door with bog.
I'd give Matt a call for a straight door - will be better than filling the existing door with bog.
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05-10-2015, 08:50 AM
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Find a straight door in the right factory color. Depending on the rear quarter damage you may need to find a shop that knows how to work the metal, shrink and shape instead of pulling and filling.
I would insist on new rubber seals, absolutely refuse any raise up the rubber edge and paint, or worse masking the rubber edge.
Find the best shop you can.
I would insist on new rubber seals, absolutely refuse any raise up the rubber edge and paint, or worse masking the rubber edge.
Find the best shop you can.
05-10-2015, 08:52 PM
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83S side swipe - now with photos
Hi All,
Thanks for the responses. I have now attached the photos. The car is 6 foot car, looks prefect from 6 foot away. Part of it has been repainted before, prior to my ownership. My long term (very long term) plan is a full external repaint. This will be after all the mechanicals and all the interior items have been completed. What I want from this repair is for it not to compromise my future plans, and for it not to look like an obvious repair.
Regards,
Jed in Sydney
Thanks for the responses. I have now attached the photos. The car is 6 foot car, looks prefect from 6 foot away. Part of it has been repainted before, prior to my ownership. My long term (very long term) plan is a full external repaint. This will be after all the mechanicals and all the interior items have been completed. What I want from this repair is for it not to compromise my future plans, and for it not to look like an obvious repair.
Regards,
Jed in Sydney
05-11-2015, 04:47 AM
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Hi All,
Thanks for the responses. I have now attached the photos. The car is 6 foot car, looks prefect from 6 foot away. Part of it has been repainted before, prior to my ownership. My long term (very long term) plan is a full external repaint. This will be after all the mechanicals and all the interior items have been completed. What I want from this repair is for it not to compromise my future plans, and for it not to look like an obvious repair.
Regards,
Jed in Sydney
Thanks for the responses. I have now attached the photos. The car is 6 foot car, looks prefect from 6 foot away. Part of it has been repainted before, prior to my ownership. My long term (very long term) plan is a full external repaint. This will be after all the mechanicals and all the interior items have been completed. What I want from this repair is for it not to compromise my future plans, and for it not to look like an obvious repair.
Regards,
Jed in Sydney
05-11-2015, 11:18 PM
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Hi All,
Thanks for the responses. As far as I know the rim is okay. Yes, I love the colour too. When I was looking at buying a 928 I made sure I took my wife to see any that were serious. When she saw this one she said "Oh, that looks really good" and I knew that one would be mine!
Regards,
Jed in Sydney.
Thanks for the responses. As far as I know the rim is okay. Yes, I love the colour too. When I was looking at buying a 928 I made sure I took my wife to see any that were serious. When she saw this one she said "Oh, that looks really good" and I knew that one would be mine!
Regards,
Jed in Sydney.