Paint work just peeled off during a wash
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Paint work just peeled off during a wash
So I'm really fekking angry at the minute, I've just washed my car and there was a stubborn mark on the paint (tar I guess) so I moved closer with my pressure washer approximately 6-8 inches away and it blew the paint off.
The paintwork is 3 month old as I had a full front end re-spray in January,Surely a karcher washer shouldn't peel away paintwork. Guess I am now looking at another bumper re-spray
The paintwork is 3 month old as I had a full front end re-spray in January,Surely a karcher washer shouldn't peel away paintwork. Guess I am now looking at another bumper re-spray
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I run my own bodyshop and I wouldn’t honour a free respray on it ! Jet wash that close only one outcome especially after market paintwork
Most shops would know its a power washer that’s done that as otherwise you would be able to scrape surrounding paint off due to lack of adhesion
Most shops would know its a power washer that’s done that as otherwise you would be able to scrape surrounding paint off due to lack of adhesion
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I've had to have my rear bumper resprayed a couple of times in the 11+ years i've owned mine and used pressure washers on it plenty of times during that period and i've never had that happen, i bet your gutted.
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Theres no rules saying you cant jet wash aftermarket paint but you do need to be realistic too, if say you have a small stonechip and are blasting very close in that area then obviously gonna have troubles
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Crappy paint job. Don't know what kind of Kärcher you have but most of the cheaper consumer washers don't really cause that much problems, they're simply not strong enough. I use a washing station with huge industrial pressure washers and there you need to be careful and keep your distance but not even those have caused me any problems on repainted parts.
6-8 inches is a bit on the close side though but a good paint job would have taken it with a entry level pressure washer.
6-8 inches is a bit on the close side though but a good paint job would have taken it with a entry level pressure washer.
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Surely the laquer or top coat should have peeled off first
I’ve had a 20p sized area of laquer come off front of mine doing the same thing few year ago and left it as is as I don’t want any fresh paint on the car
After looking at what’s happened to yours I’m Defo not getting it sorted glad I’ve not had it resprayed
Hope you get it sorted without too much hassle
I’ve had a 20p sized area of laquer come off front of mine doing the same thing few year ago and left it as is as I don’t want any fresh paint on the car
After looking at what’s happened to yours I’m Defo not getting it sorted glad I’ve not had it resprayed
Hope you get it sorted without too much hassle
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Are you saying aftermarket spraying is no where near up to the same standard as factory?
Originally Posted by carl heath
I run my own bodyshop and I wouldn’t honour a free respray on it ! Jet wash that close only one outcome especially after market paintwork
Most shops would know its a power washer that’s done that as otherwise you would be able to scrape surrounding paint off due to lack of adhesion
Most shops would know its a power washer that’s done that as otherwise you would be able to scrape surrounding paint off due to lack of adhesion
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All painters are different imo, they all say they are the best etc, I've used loads in past, and nowadays I've found someone who is super good at his job and can blend paintwork into car factory paint and you will never know it's been resprayed. I will never look elsewhere now as before I was always looking for a good painter.
A couple of people in my area can vouch too he's that good, done a few local scooby too and scooby guys are fussy.
A couple of people in my area can vouch too he's that good, done a few local scooby too and scooby guys are fussy.
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Most definate mate factory paint is 9/10 times a better quality product and as it is cured at much higher temperatues compared to body shop aftermarket paint its tougher, also manufacturers have better setups to control conditions such temp,humidity and cleanliness. Factory paint is also the best foundation if aftermarket paint has to be done ie repairs.bodyshop products all shrink its just part of curing process such as fillers primers basecoats and clears they all shrink to a certain degree when curing which can take up to 3 months and more depending on product environment and application .
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All painters are different imo, they all say they are the best etc, I've used loads in past, and nowadays I've found someone who is super good at his job and can blend paintwork into car factory paint and you will never know it's been resprayed. I will never look elsewhere now as before I was always looking for a good painter.
A couple of people in my area can vouch too he's that good, done a few local scooby too and scooby guys are fussy.
A couple of people in my area can vouch too he's that good, done a few local scooby too and scooby guys are fussy.
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Really, can't comment too much, just on experience I've had.
I had a guy fill my front wing on my old Corsa, best spray i'd ever seen. Looked better than the factory wing and could not tell it had been filled. Never had any problems with paint flaking off, he worked out of a unit, nothing amazing no oven or anything like that.
Had a full respray by another guy, was awful, paint flaking after 2 years. And other guy i used works for chips away company, he did a cracking job on colour coding parts of my Impreza. Very good colour match. Although he said he couldn't grantee the paint would hold to the plastic surface, but its not done too bad, over 5 years ago and tiny bit of paint has come off on one handle.
It was a good price too.
I had a guy fill my front wing on my old Corsa, best spray i'd ever seen. Looked better than the factory wing and could not tell it had been filled. Never had any problems with paint flaking off, he worked out of a unit, nothing amazing no oven or anything like that.
Had a full respray by another guy, was awful, paint flaking after 2 years. And other guy i used works for chips away company, he did a cracking job on colour coding parts of my Impreza. Very good colour match. Although he said he couldn't grantee the paint would hold to the plastic surface, but its not done too bad, over 5 years ago and tiny bit of paint has come off on one handle.
It was a good price too.
Most definate mate factory paint is 9/10 times a better quality product and as it is cured at much higher temperatues compared to body shop aftermarket paint its tougher, also manufacturers have better setups to control conditions such temp,humidity and cleanliness. Factory paint is also the best foundation if aftermarket paint has to be done ie repairs.bodyshop products all shrink its just part of curing process such as fillers primers basecoats and clears they all shrink to a certain degree when curing which can take up to 3 months and more depending on product environment and application .
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If i had used a jet wash 6-8 inches away and my paint fell off i wouldnt be happy. Theres no way i'd except it. S*#t i rattle canned my boot spoiler, with primer, base coat and lacquer in a booth and left over night to dry. Fitted the next day and its been jet washed closer than that already and its still intact.
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