Automotive paint issue?

[aquariuscsm]

Hope this is the right forum to post this. My issue,I got backed into a month or so ago in a parking lot. I got my car back yesterday from the body shop and a large area on the passenger`s side rear quarter panel feels rough (like sandpaper?) and isn`t glossy and smooth like the rest of the paint job. The strip that runs between the t-tops and rear window is the same way. This wasn`t like that before the body shop had my car. What happened to it,and do I just need to take it back to them?

 

[LargeCarManX2]

Is this the same on the other side?

If so, don't worry about it or have them look at it. Otherwise, if the painted area is a lower pan/bumper area, it's ok. Otherwise the paint should match color and texture wise as before.

 

[JHZR2]

Maybe they didnt complete their sanding/blending properly? id take it back.

 

[doitmyself]

Is this on an area they didn't repair?

If so, it could be paint overspray, fine paint/solvent mist drops that landed on the paint with enough wetness to stick.

If this is the case, it would indicate sloppy work and I would keep an eye on any work this shop does. Make them fix it and document the work.

It can usually be removed with polishing compounds, weak paint solvent (mineral spirits), or maybe claybar.

 

[aquariuscsm]

Originally Posted By: doitmyself
Is this on an area they didn't repair?


Yes. It`s on an area that they didn`t even come close to.

 

[johnnydc]

It is most definitly overspray from paint and/or clearcoat. They have to cover the rest of the car when they paint. This will come off with a buffer. I would bring the car back to them and let them buff the car. I used to do collision work and that was one of my pet peavs. I never had overspray on my cars.

 

[Cup of Joe]

Originally Posted By: johnnydc
It is most definitly overspray from paint and/or clearcoat. They have to cover the rest of the car when they paint. This will come off with a buffer. I would bring the car back to them and let them buff the car. I used to do collision work and that was one of my pet peavs. I never had overspray on my cars.

Its overspray. It can be removed with a clay bar as well but they load up fast. I would have the body shop fix it they made the mess.

 

[johnnydc]

Originally Posted By: TaterandNoodles
Originally Posted By: johnnydc
It is most definitly overspray from paint and/or clearcoat. They have to cover the rest of the car when they paint. This will come off with a buffer. I would bring the car back to them and let them buff the car. I used to do collision work and that was one of my pet peavs. I never had overspray on my cars.

Its overspray. It can be removed with a clay bar as well but they load up fast. I would have the body shop fix it they made the mess.
Agreed!!!

 

[Cup of Joe]

This thread is a good reminder for me to check my wifes car which was in the body shop after she hit a raccoon.

 

[doitmyself]

Originally Posted By: johnnydc
This will come off with a buffer.


Again, be careful. If they were sloppy enough to get overspray on it, do you want some gorilla grinding away on your original paint with an abrasive pad/compound.

On the other hand, maybe it's a legitimate shop and sometimes "things happen".

 

[mechtech2]

Overspray or unfinished work.
Take it back.
It is obvious they are at fault, so just be nice [but be persistent].

 

[The_Eric]

Though I have painted some and plan to more in the future, I am by no means an expert.

In addition to overspray, it could be that the clear was applied "dry" - with too much atomization air, too much stand off distance or without enough reducer... Even the wrong temp reducer. These, I believe can give a rough finish.

If you have them buff the finish, be aware that it may end up looking better than the factory finish. If you catch it in the right light, you can generally see orange peel in most factory clear coat jobs.