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03-22-2012, 01:50 AM
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Roflcopter pilot
 
Drives: 08 VW GTI United Gray Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Redmond WA
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Back to normal... almost
A few of you may have seen the damage that was done to my car after a hit and run about a month and a half ago. I parked at the bottom of a pretty gnarly hill on the first snow of the season...didn't end too well. If you want to see the damage: http://golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=161898
Well, I have the car back from the shop now! Stoked to have it back so I washed her up and took some photos.           On a side note, there are a few imperfections i notice with the repair job. Probably normal considering they had to repaint but just wanted your guys opinion. -First off, biggest beef I have is the clear coat scratching easily now. The side of the car that was repainted gets noticeable scratches in the clear-coat, and streaks when I wash it. This never happened before, and I have almost no scratched on the other side of the car. Is this normal of a repair job? The factory clear coat is ALOT harder to scratch. -secondly, the black plastic part of the bumper they replaced is noticeably lighter color than the old one (and the valences). The new one almost looks dark blue compared to the old one. Will it even out once it gets some sun?
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03-22-2012, 07:50 AM
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Oval Champion
 
Drives: 08 Candy white 2 door MK5 Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Michigan
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was the car repaired at a local body shop or a chain body shop?? How long after the car was repaired did you wash it? They usually trll you theres a 3-5 day period after fresh paint work that you need to wait for the clear coatto fully cure. VW clear coat is strong but what the body shop should have been comparable or better. Id take the car back up there and tell them to re-clear that side again with new clear. And if you can buy clear coat and hardner from a pro supplier that would be the best way to go
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03-22-2012, 08:35 AM
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Rally Car Newbie
Drives: mkv gt Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: greece
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..i cant help with your questions but i am happy that the patient was cured!
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03-22-2012, 12:19 PM
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Roflcopter pilot
Drives: 08 VW GTI United Gray Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Redmond WA
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The paint should have been completely cured before I touched it because the shop held it for a week after the repair was done, since I was out of town. I'll wash it a couple more times and see what happens then take it back if its getting worse.
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