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.
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