Thats how I wanted it done. It's really the only way to totally eliminate having any tape line. The only downside of that is that the two top fender bolts will have to be touched up by hand after reinstalling it. Other wise thee would be a tape line when you pop the hood and one down near the rocker stripe. Then the chances of overspray on ****. I think it's best. More expensive, but like the shop owner said.....the car deserves it.
As car guys......share my pain.
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Thats how I wanted it done. It's really the only way to totally eliminate having any tape line. The only downside of that is that the two top fender bolts will have to be touched up by hand after reinstalling it. Other wise thee would be a tape line when you pop the hood and one down near the rocker stripe. Then the chances of overspray on ****. I think it's best. More expensive, but like the shop owner said.....the car deserves it.
Reread, its my choice to do it that way. No matter how good of a shop, sometimes you can still see those blends where it's not an exact match. Had it been a metallic color I think i would do the blend. Sure, it's just white......but from what I gather, white is not the easiest to match.
And then what about the clear? Just blend that? Most good shops will reclear the whole panel.
and how do you know they are "soaking" me? I never even said what the estimate was. I am just still bitching that it happened and I have to fix it. LOL
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thrashingcows
Senior Member
If the white is tough to match...what if you end up with a whole fender that now doesn't match the rest of the car? I'd rather have a small spot that...only in the right light...is noticeable...then then whole fender not looking right.
Sucks that this happened. My daughter had a friend over years ago, and they decided they were going to play in the garage. They ended up knocking an axle shaft I had out of the wagon...into the rear door!! Not to thrilled about it, but at least the wagon has old paint, and a fair number of character marks already. ;)
Sucks that this happened. My daughter had a friend over years ago, and they decided they were going to play in the garage. They ended up knocking an axle shaft I had out of the wagon...into the rear door!! Not to thrilled about it, but at least the wagon has old paint, and a fair number of character marks already. ;)
Unfortunately I've had to have my truck repaired twice. Both times they left the panel in place & feathered onto adjacent panels. I find both repairs to be undetectable.
300rag
It's Not Going to Shift Itself
You didn't admit that to her did you? Can't let them off that easy.
thrashingcows
Senior Member
I made sure she, and her sister, understood that the garage was not a "play" area. They have been good about it since then. ;)
Both shops said they could not guarantee an exact blend. It's not like it would have been off a whole lot of course. If the whole fender is detectable, then I make them redo it I suppose. He's really good, I trust it's in the right hands. He said he would spray out a test card.
Yeah if it was an old car, I could live with it. Even a small chip I could deal with. But this is too much on a 600 mile car that cost almost as much as my first house. I want it fixed the best way possible.
What color? I had my metallic black ram feathered and it was not noticeable either. I think both shops want to avoid feathering because of the vinyl stripes. You can't spray over them, and I don't want a tape line in the clear at the stripes.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
There's too high a chance of a difference in reflectance to paint a whole fender.
I understand your need for perfection (oh man do I) but the spot method is the lesser of two evils.
You're going to come out of Walgreens some day and as you approach the car at just the right angle in just the right light...
You'll go to your grave with that irking you.
Dealers fix in-transit damage almost on a daily basis and no one's ever the wiser.
This should enlighten you significantly...
http://www.autobodysupply.net/Articles.asp?ID=140
I understand your need for perfection (oh man do I) but the spot method is the lesser of two evils.
You're going to come out of Walgreens some day and as you approach the car at just the right angle in just the right light...
You'll go to your grave with that irking you.
Dealers fix in-transit damage almost on a daily basis and no one's ever the wiser.
This should enlighten you significantly...
http://www.autobodysupply.net/Articles.asp?ID=140
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Yeah, I know all about in transit damage, I worked in the detail shop of a ford dealer when I was in high school. I have also had more wrecks than any young man should have had in his life by the time I was twenty. I never had mismatched paint then when the replaced numorous front clips. And we used to have to have the rear bumper cover replaced on my wife's 2008 impala every year, black and never an issue. I don't know, I still think the whole fender will be best. I picked the best shop in my area, and I will roll the dice. It will be at least a month before I get the car in. I will let you all know how it works out. And I hope this doesn't happen with the Polara.
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commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Now you've done it........
I requested a spare pint....
72Fury
Senior Member
I've said before that perfection is a terrible street to live on. You'll be fine matching the paint however, myself, I would just have the spot fixed. The factory paint is baked on & usually more durable over time. Another option is to buy a new factory fender and let them paint it. You would be completely covered in the shoulda woulda coulda category.
Did you tie him to the bumper and drag him ?
I posed the issue on the Shelby forum this morning. So far, that group is the exact opposite of this group. So far, everyone has recommended full fender repaint. I will let the thread run it's course over there and see how it pans out. And both shops in my town bake the paint also.
commando1
Old Man with a Hat
Post this on a Vette forum and all the responses would be to buy a new Vette.
Then you would have the joy all over again on picking a color that doesn't clash with your golf shoes.
Then you would have the joy all over again on picking a color that doesn't clash with your golf shoes.
72Fury
Senior Member
The Vette crowd is a group all to itself.
LMAO! Oddly enough, the shop owner that will be working on the Shelby is a Vette owner. He bought used and removed each panel that needed work and totally resprayed them.
i know it sounds like I am trying to justify my position, but far from it. I think I will call the shop again this morning and discuss this. I hate having this gorilla on my back.
If you trust the shop then let them make the call & follow their advice with peace of mind.
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