06-12-2013, 02:47 PM | #1 |
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How to tell the different between a pressure crease or a bad paint job?
I got my door skin replaced about a year ago, and I noticed there was a big wave in the paint from probably a bad clear coat job. I'd been waiting to get it taken care of until I had some time this summer.
Just recently some one told me it was just a pressure crease and could be taken out with a PDR guy. They said the door skin probably had something else leaned on it in the shop. Is there any way to tell ?? |
06-12-2013, 02:50 PM | #2 |
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Picture?
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06-14-2013, 01:44 PM | #3 |
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All I have right now is some cell phone pics.. It's hard to notice cause I just machine polished and sealed, but its on the front of the passenger door, under the crease.
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06-14-2013, 01:50 PM | #4 |
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I'll be honest - I can't see jack in that paint, it's pretty much a perfect reflection. On the upside - great job on the polishing
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06-14-2013, 02:32 PM | #5 |
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06-14-2013, 02:43 PM | #6 |
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OK - what are the lines outlying/showing me?
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06-14-2013, 03:14 PM | #7 |
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Might try shooting it from a different angle. Might also try a reflection in the paint of a wall/ground with lots of parallel lines.
If you never told the shop about it immediately after the repair they're not likely to warranty it unless it's obvious it could only have been done by them. And yeah, that's some awesome work you did there, slick!
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06-14-2013, 05:11 PM | #8 |
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That's not that big of a deal to me, but I understand your point of view.
Nice work on the polishing. |
06-14-2013, 07:31 PM | #9 |
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Looking between the parallel lines, at the reflection of where the driveway meets the street, there is a slight upward transition from left to right which would lead me to believe there is a very slight change is the surface. My first thought is one of the PDR places. If I were in your position I would be torn as well.
Very nice polishing job. Who's products did you use?
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Adam's Severe Swirl and Haze Remover, Swirl and Haze Remover, and Fine Machine Polish. Finished off with their Machine Super Sealant. This car sits outside in pretty bad weather year round. I keep up on washing, claying and waxing, but this is the first time polishing in over a year. Always does the trick |
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06-18-2013, 12:44 AM | #11 |
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if you want to see if its bad paint simple.
1- Open Glove Box 2- Unfold ownership 3- Look for 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 4- If any of above match it's bad paint.
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