Paint job failure
03-31-2021, 11:23 AM
#16
ICU is right on. A long, long time ago my summer job was at an auto body shop. Silver is the hardest paint to match, especially as it ages. [Heavily flaked metallics are also tough.] Still, that's a pretty bad job. Good luck.
03-31-2021, 11:48 AM
#17
Rennlist Member
I don’t believe that a good paint shop can’t match the paint. When I used to own a Boxster, I had a paint shop paint some side skirts and rear bumperettes for me to match my arctic silver paint after several years of owning the car. The match was spot on according to my eyes... I think it can be done by a competent shop. No need to think about making your car two tone IMO.
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03-31-2021, 11:53 AM
#18
Instructor
Not saying it can't be done, just saying the shop has to be very competent and good at matching. Silver and metallic are just horror to try to match.
03-31-2021, 09:16 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
Maybe list your general location so folks might recommend a body shop that can get this corrected.
03-31-2021, 10:01 PM
#21
Don't let them paint it again and blend the paint into the fenders!! You will have an even bigger mess. What kind of stories are they trying to pass off telling you that the sunlight will eventually blend it together.
Write it off and find another shop. It is hard, but run away. Run like the wind. Try and get your money back, but I bet they will try to convince you to do it again. Don't take the chance. You won't win.
I really feel for you, but if it is any consolation I have been in the exact same position before. It was maddening and exasperating.
Write it off and find another shop. It is hard, but run away. Run like the wind. Try and get your money back, but I bet they will try to convince you to do it again. Don't take the chance. You won't win.
I really feel for you, but if it is any consolation I have been in the exact same position before. It was maddening and exasperating.
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03-31-2021, 11:41 PM
#22
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Truthfully, while the job quality appears poor, a quality shop would never had attempted to spray this hood without blending into adjacent panels.
With that said, I don’t think they have the color even close to blend able yet.
With that said, I don’t think they have the color even close to blend able yet.
04-01-2021, 12:18 AM
#23
Rennlist Member
A really good paint shop does not need to blend it to other panels thereby changing the color of more parts of your car. Go to a Porsche club or dealer referred shop. This is not a disaster but it could be with more tweaking.
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04-01-2021, 01:02 AM
#24
That is bad work by the shop. I would get a refund, and go to a shop at https://www.porschecollisioncenter.com for your local area.
04-01-2021, 01:41 AM
#25
That is bad work by the shop. I would get a refund, and go to a shop at https://www.porschecollisioncenter.com for your local area.
04-01-2021, 01:52 AM
#26
Drifting
Sorry this happened to you. On a much smaller scale, I once had a paint shop mismatch the tow hook cap color (Agate Grey). They gave me a replacement which matched perfectly, free of charge. It was Eli's Body Shop in LA which is where Porsche DTLA sends its cars for paint work. I agree with the others, if this body shop cannot correct its error free of charge, get a full refund and look elsewhere.
04-01-2021, 10:30 AM
#27
Three Wheelin'
Tell them you need a full refund, or you will start posting this everywhere.
I for one am very curious about what kind of shop would even attempt to pass this off as acceptable, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. One glance at this **** show on google reviews and they will lose dozens if not hundreds of customers.
Meanwhile, do as others have suggested and find a more competent shop. I haven't gone through anything like this before but from what I understand the certification process is rigorous and Porsche stands by their work, so that's your best bet. It will likely cost more but you clearly get what you pay for.
I for one am very curious about what kind of shop would even attempt to pass this off as acceptable, and I'm sure I'm not the only one. One glance at this **** show on google reviews and they will lose dozens if not hundreds of customers.
Meanwhile, do as others have suggested and find a more competent shop. I haven't gone through anything like this before but from what I understand the certification process is rigorous and Porsche stands by their work, so that's your best bet. It will likely cost more but you clearly get what you pay for.
04-01-2021, 10:38 AM
#28
Three Wheelin'
Hey guys,
I am pretty depressed from this disappointing result.
as you can see, the color doesn’t match with the other panel.
I already knew it would be very difficult to match the color accurately. Still I have not expected that much of differences.
besides the color match ( which bothers me most), the hood looks milky and the painted surface looks mottled.
is it because of the uneven spray of pearl layer? Or the painted area has not fully settled with the panel yet?
do you think that mottled colors on the surface will get better if the surface exposed to direct sunlight?
I called the shop, and they said they could redo the job. The owner said he would blend the paint on the bumper/fender area so matching the color more naturally.
Still, I am not sure i should let them touch my car once again. if the result is because of their low skill, I am not sure they will be able to fix the problem.
you know I don’t want my entire front area looks milky and mottled.
ugh.. what should I do?
j/k, sorry you're having this problem
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04-02-2021, 05:30 AM
#29
Paint company
If the shop won't refund try putting them on blast with the paint company ( basf, ppg, whoever they use)