protecting whole car in bodyshop?

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dpe_g35

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hey,



so my car is going in the bodyshop for new sideskirts and i was wondering if theres a way to protect the whole car from getting swirls? maybe wrapping it in something? i already told them to be gentle with the paint and dont wash!



help me guys dont want my car to be hacked by them with swirls:think2
 
Honestly? I would write up a small "contract" and take it in with you. It would state that they will be responsible for Painting/Installing the Skirts. Also, I would put in there that they agree not to touch or wash the car in any way and that if this would occur they would be responsible for PAYING to fix the damages, not to fix the damages but to PAY to fix them. That way, if they do swirl something up they pay you to get it fixed. Sure you may have to polish something but in the end you could get the work they did for free or have them pay you for the work they did if they turn out to be hard of hearing...



Also, I would take pictures of the car from many angles in the sun, in front of the body shop and make sure you get the body shop sign in some of the pictures to prove you were there. And make sure they see you doing it. Normal people/companies will remember these things. Yes, they may think you are mental but they will surely remember everything you say because of it...:chuckle:
 
If you are that concerned about your car being swirled at this body shop you are in the wrong place. Where I have my body work done I have zero fear of my car coming back any worse off than I gave it to them. That does not mean that I don't speak to them in advance letting them inspect and sign off on no door dings and the condition of the paint.



You get what you pay for in the end. And your telling them what you want wont get it for you if they don't understand what put the swirls in anyway.
 
Most high end body shops should have a product that they spray over all panels not being worked on to protect them from from over spray. It creates a protective film that will rinse off with a pressure washer during the delivery prep. I can't think of the product name right now but I know they used it at the shop where my father worked.



As far as swirls/hologrmas go, tell them any panel not being worked on is not to be buffed. Your new panels will most likely be swirled to hell and you will be better off fixing it yourself.
 
JSFM35X said:
If you are that concerned about your car being swirled at this body shop you are in the wrong place. Where I have my body work done I have zero fear of my car coming back any worse off than I gave it to them..
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That's what I was thinking, but it's easier said than done and I can't quite say I *ever* really have "zero fear" whenever my vehicles are in anybody else's hands.
 
Accumulator said:
That's what I was thinking, but it's easier said than done and I can't quite say I *ever* really have "zero fear" whenever my vehicles are in anybody else's hands.
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Google Martino Auto Body in Glen Cove New York. These guys have recently (June 10) re finished my rear bumper and returned the car cleaner and swirl free (meaning they did not add any to it and the car is in 75% autopian shape) its my DD and I cant polish ever day! Plus its black so you understand.



My M35X was the cheapest car in the shop by 30K! If you asked which one of these things doesnt belong here..it was mine! There work is impeckable and I am a PITA when it comes to body work becasue I see everything and it drives me nuts.
 
JSFM35X said:
My M35X was the cheapest car in the shop by 30K! If you asked which one of these things doesnt belong here..it was mine!
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Heh heh, that sounds like the shops I patronize.



One of my beaters is waiting for my "good" painter to finish up a Locomobile.
 
mdbohica said:
Honestly? I would write up a small "contract" and take it in with you. It would state that they will be responsible for Painting/Installing the Skirts. Also, I would put in there that they agree not to touch or wash the car in any way and that if this would occur they would be responsible for PAYING to fix the damages, not to fix the damages but to PAY to fix them. That way, if they do swirl something up they pay you to get it fixed. Sure you may have to polish something but in the end you could get the work they did for free or have them pay you for the work they did if they turn out to be hard of hearing...



Also, I would take pictures of the car from many angles in the sun, in front of the body shop and make sure you get the body shop sign in some of the pictures to prove you were there. And make sure they see you doing it. Normal people/companies will remember these things. Yes, they may think you are mental but they will surely remember everything you say because of it...:chuckle:
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Now that's one heck of an idea. They probably won't go for it though.



Rasky - the product is called "Spray Mask" and there are several manufacturers that offer it. It's becoming more and more popular too. The problem is that yes, it rinse away with water, but that's not stopping the shop from using a dirty wash mitt and hack techniques to prep it for delivery. I've seen more top notch state of the art body shop do piss poor wash jobs. It's pathetic.
 
David Fermani said:
Now that's one heck of an idea. They probably won't go for it though.



Rasky - the product is called "Spray Mask" and there are several manufacturers that offer it. It's becoming more and more popular too. The problem is that yes, it rinse away with water, but that's not stopping the shop from using a dirty wash mitt and hack techniques to prep it for delivery. I've seen more top notch state of the art body shop do piss poor wash jobs. It's pathetic.
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True. I think I'd take that over paint over spray any day though ;)
 
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