So I got keyed this weekend (both sides, hood, hatch, and all glass except the 2 little windows). I go to the body shop and he writes an estimate. OK, so I go back the next day to check out some of their work and talk to him more in detail about how they do their work and everything. I asked him if they leave orange peel, and he said very little. So, I asked him if they buff it out and he said it would cost me out of pocket. So to paint a car the right way, I have to pay extra. And he wanted to leave my roof and bumpers with the original paint. No on in the world can match paint perfectly. Should I be able to get a whole paint job with the damage I have or not and still have insurance cover it??

 

you have to pay xtra for then to do it right! lmao that funny

i wouldnt use that shop!

 

Trust me, IM goin to a different one tomorrow. W/o extra money they leave the orange peel and only paint like 90% of the car.

 

who is your insurance carrier? on my old car my insurance company would only cover a portion of the repair (only the damaged areas) so any of the extra that you are referring to was extra... that is why I don't have that insurance company anymore!

 

I would suggest calling around to the "higher end" auto dealers in your town and find out who they use for body/paint work.
Look at their work and ask them what type of paint they use. Do they mask off or do they remove the panels and paint and then reassemble? (removing the parts is better than masking. When you ask to see samples of their work in bright sunlight, how does it look? If you can tell what repair was made without being told, RUN, don't walk! Ask them if they shoot test panels before painting the vehicle. If they try to tell you, "Well, you see, every paint has a code, and then we look it up and then we weigh the paint," sigh and roll your eyes. Then leave.
You are absolutely right that paint will not match perfectly. If a full panel is painted, the adjacent panels need to be blended. A compentent, careful shop will not only explain this to you, but will also explain where they would intend to blend your vehicle and why.

Can't say what your insurance will cover, though. Sorry.

Jen

 

Try looking in the regional forums for a reputable shop in your area.

 

IMO, that is wack *** shop. When I paint a car in my shop, I make sure there is no orange peel, and include that in the original estimate. It all depends on how their booth is set up. They should have ovens, if they don't, there will be orange peel, always. And if orange peel does come up after they refinish the Z, then they "have" to water sand and buff out all the orange peel, so it will be back to how it was originally. Sounds like a $1500 job around there, since they have to blend a few panels as well. If they can't paint the car, without orange peel occuring, and you having to pay extra to get rid of the orange peel, look for another shop, because he's just trying to get more money outta ya. Thats only my opinion. Because sometimes orange peel does come out, even with ovens. I have my workers sand it out and buff it. Sorry for long post, but you should get the point. The Smirnoff Ice drinks are the best! God speed bud.

 

damn, i get sick when i see keyed car threads.

 

Agreed. Deserves death by hanging!

 

Some paintshops can shoot your car using a computer that reads the paint color and then using that info they mix the paint right then and there to spray so it matches.

Still with out painting every panel in one setting it will never be 100% right. darn close but not 100%