I went to the Detroit auto show this Tuesday and this being my first year since I discovered autopia I thought it would be interesting to see the what kind of condition the paint was like on all the cars. I started with the Ford display and worked my way around. I was pretty shocked with what I saw.
Some nice holograms on the hood of a Lincoln
A Mustang that looks like it had a poor repaint done, notice the fish eyes. It also had a run in the paint but this being my first time trying to capture paint defects and with someone else's camera I couldn't quite get it
Bottom of front bumper
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I think this Mustang is in the top 3 for worst paint, looks like someone polished through the clear coat.
In front of the passenger
headlight. Notice in between the 2 lights in the reflection.
I don't know if this is indicative of Honda still using that soft clear I keep hearing about but have not yet experienced, or if it is just keeping on par with the rest of the cars.
Hood
Some holograms on the d pillar of a Mercedes.
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This Cadillac was pretty hammered. This is the best pic I could get, there were worse spots but the pics didn't come out.
Passenger fender
The hood of a BYD
I think the hood on this smart car was the worst swirl wise.
The culprit
These didn't come out too well but you can see it well enough. I've never actually seen what "pigtails" look like but I'm thinking this might be it.
Hood of a BMW
I took many many more pictures than that but its getting late and I have to work tomorrow. This being the first year I actually looked at the paint it seems like I almost missed out on the rest of the car show, maybe next year I wont worry about the condition of the paint and just enjoy myself. I also did miss quite a few cars but since I had already been walking around for 3 hours after a day of work my hip had had enough.