Had some new fender trims painted/installed. Would you guys be OK with these defects? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Infinity · 08-28-2019, 01:28 PM

I went to a local shop that was recommended on the forums. The shop is over an hour away, but I went there because I was under the impression they would do a good job.

I supplied a pair of brand new 2017+ BRZ fender trims still in the packaging. I paid $80 to have the new fender trims painted and installed which seemed very reasonable.

When I picked the car up it was raining so I did not get a very good look at the car. Yesterday, I noticed the driver side fender trim has some blemishes in the paint and 2 scratches on the unpainted plastic.

Would this be acceptable to you? Should I expect the shop to repaint the part? What about the scratches on the plastic?

Imgur album: here

Leonardo · 08-28-2019, 01:36 PM

Yes, complain. The "fish eye" is 100% NOT acceptable. I don't see the scratches.

IMO, Even for $80, they should have wet-sanded and re-cleared the blemish.

Infinity · 08-28-2019, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Leonardo

Yes, complain. The "fish eye" is 100% NOT acceptable. I don't see the scratches.

IMO, Even for $80, they should have wet-sanded and re-cleared the blemish.

I just fixed the pictures so they all show up now.

RToyo86 · 08-28-2019, 01:57 PM

That looks terrible, there is a lot of orange peel. I'm amazed they let it go looking like that.

Even for $80 I'd expect no damage and paint that is laid down smoothly.

wolffbite · 08-28-2019, 02:15 PM

Not acceptable. That fish-eye/nib requires a re-spray.

The scratches? I'd want them to replace the pieces. No easy way to fix that plastic.

Hopefully you have pictures of the trims before you brought them as they may claim they were scratched upon arrival... hope you get it resolved.

soundman98 · 08-28-2019, 05:57 PM

i've gotten less orange peel out of a spray can...

humfrz · 08-29-2019, 10:44 AM

If you have to get that close to see it - I wouldn't worry about it -

humfrz

Infinity · 08-29-2019, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by RToyo86

That looks terrible, there is a lot of orange peel. I'm amazed they let it go looking like that.

Even for $80 I'd expect no damage and paint that is laid down smoothly.

I'm not super concerned about the orange peel. I am bothered by the dirt in the clearcoat and the scratches in the unpainted plastic, though.

I went to a different body shop last night and had them look at the work that was done (more of the car was painted than the fender trims). They said everything was good except some specs of dirt in the clearcoat. They pointed out a few other small spots besides the fender trim.

At this point I'm planning to try and get the shop that did the work to at least fix the specs of dirt in the clearcoat.

I would like them to replace the plastic bit they scratched as well, but I suspect they will fight me on that. You have to buy a whole new fender trim to get the unpainted plastic piece.

DarkPira7e · 10-29-2019, 07:59 AM

I'm surprised a shop that specializes in painting would let that be like that. They somehow may not have noticed, I'd bring it up. Be assertive, but not bullish; they'll work with you if you're courteous.

8RZ · 10-29-2019, 01:27 PM

Unacceptable.

Tcoat · 10-29-2019, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Infinity

I would like them to replace the plastic bit they scratched as well, but I suspect they will fight me on that. You have to buy a whole new fender trim to get the unpainted plastic piece.

Not much chance of winning a fight on the scratches unless you have some pics showing them pristine before the shop had them.

That paint job though...

AutoNewb · 10-30-2019, 03:42 PM

I think I know that shop you're talking about. They are getting worse and worse for body and paint. I had them paint a fresh new unpainted bumper. I don't think they prepped it very well PLUS.... they put very thin coats on. In a few weeks. I had dozens of rock chips. That was over a year ago. Now it looks like its been peppered by 5 shotguns. IMHO, only go to them for LS and 2J Swaps.

Go to Jones Junction Body in Bel Air, MD. I used them when someone collided my rear end and needed the trunk and rear bumper replaced. Paint Matched beautifully and thick coats... couldn't be happier.!

Contender · 02-09-2020, 08:11 AM

You should have cut them and put in some metal mesh..80 bucks to paint was a rip off lol. Oh and it looks like shit take it back and make them fix it or get your money back and do the mesh.

SuperTom · 03-02-2020, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

i've gotten less orange peel out of a spray can...

yeah it looks textured like plasti dip. The OP could have painted himself for $5

08-28-2019, 01:28 PM	#1
Infinity Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Drives: 2016 Scion FR-S Location: Maryland Posts: 173 Thanks: 49 Thanked 39 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Had some new fender trims painted/installed. Would you guys be OK with these defects? I went to a local shop that was recommended on the forums. The shop is over an hour away, but I went there because I was under the impression they would do a good job. I supplied a pair of brand new 2017+ BRZ fender trims still in the packaging. I paid $80 to have the new fender trims painted and installed which seemed very reasonable. When I picked the car up it was raining so I did not get a very good look at the car. Yesterday, I noticed the driver side fender trim has some blemishes in the paint and 2 scratches on the unpainted plastic. Would this be acceptable to you? Should I expect the shop to repaint the part? What about the scratches on the plastic? Imgur album: here Last edited by Infinity; 08-28-2019 at 01:46 PM.

08-28-2019, 01:36 PM	#2
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RToyo86 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Drives: 17 Asphalt 86 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,167 Thanks: 1,708 Thanked 2,206 Times in 1,128 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That looks terrible, there is a lot of orange peel. I'm amazed they let it go looking like that. Even for $80 I'd expect no damage and paint that is laid down smoothly.

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wolffbite Just the tip Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: 2017 DGM BRZ Location: BC, CANADA Posts: 630 Thanks: 912 Thanked 875 Times in 376 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Not acceptable. That fish-eye/nib requires a re-spray. The scratches? I'd want them to replace the pieces. No easy way to fix that plastic. Hopefully you have pictures of the trims before you brought them as they may claim they were scratched upon arrival... hope you get it resolved.

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DarkPira7e Rust bucket enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2013 Turbo Firestorm FRS Location: Vermont Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 3,200 Thanked 4,095 Times in 2,045 Posts Mentioned: 31 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm surprised a shop that specializes in painting would let that be like that. They somehow may not have noticed, I'd bring it up. Be assertive, but not bullish; they'll work with you if you're courteous.

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AutoNewb Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Sterling Silver Location: Harford, MD Posts: 84 Thanks: 7 Thanked 29 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think I know that shop you're talking about. They are getting worse and worse for body and paint. I had them paint a fresh new unpainted bumper. I don't think they prepped it very well PLUS.... they put very thin coats on. In a few weeks. I had dozens of rock chips. That was over a year ago. Now it looks like its been peppered by 5 shotguns. IMHO, only go to them for LS and 2J Swaps. Go to Jones Junction Body in Bel Air, MD. I used them when someone collided my rear end and needed the trunk and rear bumper replaced. Paint Matched beautifully and thick coats... couldn't be happier.!

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Contender Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 Location: Washougal Posts: 130 Thanks: 6 Thanked 51 Times in 29 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You should have cut them and put in some metal mesh..80 bucks to paint was a rip off lol. Oh and it looks like shit take it back and make them fix it or get your money back and do the mesh.

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