Are all OEM paint jobs compounded?

[2wheelsx2]

So, there has been another thread another thread where several users have asserted that all OEM and bodyshop paint jobs are compounded. Unfortunatetly, no one has qualified their answers with --I used to work for Ford, etc. Can someone give a qualified answer please?



I am not intending to start a flame war, but it`s just that the answers in the other thread were bordering on insulting, without any real constructive answers.



The bottom line is that I really want to learn something here. So can someone in the know provide us some details on what how OEM paint jobs are done?



Thanks.

[forrest@mothers]

OE paints are not compounded. They go through the spray booth, then heat booth, and then down the assembly line.



Any imperfections in the paint are (generally) repaired/repainted at the end of the line during the QC check.

[Scottwax]

Some of the very high end paint jobs are. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bentley, Rolls. Nary a spec of orange peel on them.

[2wheelsx2]

Thanks, guys. I was beginning to despair hearing a voice of reason here. :bow