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Originally Posted by RedlineIRL  I forgot to see if they add a flex agent to their paints. I'm assuming any competent body shop would do so, correct? |
Most paints now a days are pretty flexible and have flex additives built in. The days of ala carte flex additives have kinda past.
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Originally Posted by RedlineIRL Do you all think that reclearing the whole bumper is necessary to make sure it all adheres properly? Or should they be able to do the affected areas and clear them? Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't most shops who belnd say a bumper to a fender only feater the paint and clear to a degree to make it all match? I'm not a body expert by any means, but this has got me wondering if an entire reclear is really necessary. |
Clearing the entire bumper/panel is mandatory! Spot painting (base/clear) won't last and is a hack way of doing things (this is usually what mobile touch up guys are doing on dealer lots). They will most likely spray color in the repaired area and blend the color out until it sinks in with the original color. Then they'll clear the complete panel. Bumpers (and all other trim) don't match the sheetmetal body of the car in the 1st place. There's probably a chance that this shop will make it match better than before.
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Originally Posted by RedlineIRL Also, are good quality resprayed areas typically a lot more sesitive than factory finish areas? After doing this, I'm afraid the a light bump or slung stone from the car ahead is going to cause massive chipping or spiderwebbing. |
That's why you want a warranty. That way if the chips are larger than normal or they flake, they paint it again.