bodger00 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 I am thinking of buying a car and something stood out to me when viewing the car. The wing liner at the rear was on the out side of the panel not tucked in. I know this seems small but the wing also had a slight paint defect it was only small but looked like the paint had sagged at one join. I am talking about the size of a key on your keyboard so not big. The dealer said it was a manufacturing defect and its nothing to worry about but I am wondering how else I can tell. To be honest looking at it, the paint quality seems fine. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelwind101 Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Hello Bodger, Does the area reflect light as well? If its clear cut square it might well be that its either had a touch up or that its been wet sanded. Wet sanding isnt a badthing if its done by a pro who knows what he is doing. But done by a bafoon who sands to deep and buffs poorly you might end up with comprised paintwork in that area. I would feel it, is it rougher the the rest of the car? Does it reflect light the rest of the paint? If you put and LED light near that panel can you see alot of marring to suggest its been buffed more then other panels? Maybe someone else will know a few other tricks! Geoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazza_g Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 [ QUOTE ] How do I spot if a panel has been resprayed? [/ QUOTE ] Not sure if its possible but if you can get the car parked at night under a ceasium (orange) streetlight it shows up paint variances on panels really well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodger00 Posted March 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 Thanks thats exactly what I was after The paint did not appear dull or showed any strange reflections. Im probably just being over cautious as the car is an 2007. I will take another look I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted March 4, 2008 Report Share Posted March 4, 2008 [/ QUOTE ] Not sure if its possible but if you can get the car parked at night under a ceasium (orange) streetlight it shows up paint variances on panels really well [/ QUOTE ] Low Pressure Sodium. And the colour is known as monochromatic yellow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexc Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 look for any overspray and masking lines close to edges, it's amazing how many of these you see on nearly new cars where they've had a quick touch-up. Always check the panel gaps too, make sure they're even, this will give you an idea that something worse might have happened... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutoFinesse Posted March 5, 2008 Report Share Posted March 5, 2008 or find some one near you with a Paint thickness gage job done, they may charge a little to cover travel and cost but 30 pound or so to be on the safe side is not bad imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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