Guest Tim_B Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Picking up a car from bodyshop - what would you guys be looking at to see if its a good job? Obviously I'd have a good nose round etc but anyone got any specifics to look out for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VROOM520 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Unless there is something really obvious you'll need a trained eye to inspect it. A body shop expert can spot things a normal person can't because they've got lasers instead of eyes. If you've paid good money to have it done they'll have done a good job I'm sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simbasupra Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Only things i know to look out for are overspray, orange peel, ripples, check around the seals. Ensure this is done under a good light otherwise it will be easy to miss things. I'm sure one of the bodyshop experts will be along shortly to give you more help though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drnas78 Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 lokk out for faded areas were paint wasnt mix probley or they have wiped it with something and it looks a lighter shade, plus the above overspray, orange peel, ripples Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colsoop Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 (edited) Overspray on trim Machine polishing burn marks in the paint Orange peel Uneven panel gaps, if applicable Paint match to other panels. Im sure you will be able to notice anything that doesn't look right. Take your time looking over it, don't feel pressured to accept it if you aren't happy. Take a drying towel with you if its raining Edited May 26, 2008 by colsoop (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-Ricky Posted May 26, 2008 Share Posted May 26, 2008 Along with everything mentioned, check around seals, door latches to see if they have removed or just masked up, if there are places that they HAD to mask check they did it right, bad masking is fairly obvious, if you paid good money then everything should have been removed, otherwise they have cut corners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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