Heino 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 My car has recently showed up with ALOT of small tiny little blisters/bubbles in the paint work, but only in the metal... it has never been there before. it has appeared in the past day or two. has anyone had any similar problems? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 dodgy repair is what comes to mind! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 dodgy repair is what comes to mind! over the entire car... it hasnt showed for over half a year? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt45 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 is it the paint itself or something on the paint? been in the vicinity of an angle grinder? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 cheap paint job with poor prep work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 is it the paint itself or something on the paint? been in the vicinity of an angle grinder? dont know its very random... And paint is original paint! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sick Puppy 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 is it the paint itself or something on the paint? been in the vicinity of an angle grinder? This, or near a construction site - apparently metal flecks hit paint work, rust, result eats into paint. Got pics? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 This, or near a construction site - apparently metal flecks hit paint work, rust, result eats into paint. Got pics? pics are coming tomorow. does anybody know of costs on resprays? for a e46 coupe? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Top Secret 2 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 How long is a piece of string? Depends where you go, quality of workmanship, materials used etc. ~$4000 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 How long is a piece of string? Depends where you go, quality of workmanship, materials used etc. ~$4000 wow thats a reali expensive paint job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 wow thats a reali expensive paint job. Not really, about the going rate for a functional paint job. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 Not really, about the going rate for a functional paint job. just exterior panels. not engine bay door frames or anything.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt45 1 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 just exterior panels. not engine bay door frames or anything.. 4k is reasonable, to completly strip it and paint absolutly everything u'd probably double that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 Was thinking swarf too. Accidently did the same to my dads van when I was 15 and cutting springs. Giggles. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 If you can prove it was it was something external, your insurance will cover this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cliffdunedin 8 Report post Posted April 26, 2011 Paint stripper in a water gun...heard of ****wits doing this before Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 If you can prove it was it was something external, your insurance will cover this. how do u do this? do u get a panel beater to look at it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Pics or gtfo. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 That sucks man, feel for ya. Do you park your car on the road? Defiantly worth contacting insurance. Paint stripper in a water gun...heard of ****wits doing this before Battery acid is better, not only does it destroy the paint, it eats rubber, plastic, everything. Weed Sprayer in the middle of the night, the next morning the car will be f**ked. So im told. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matt45 1 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 That sucks man, feel for ya. Do you park your car on the road? Defiantly worth contacting insurance. Battery acid is better, not only does it destroy the paint, it eats rubber, plastic, everything. Weed Sprayer in the middle of the night, the next morning the car will be f**ked. So im told. just make sure it doesn't eat through the application device first! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 how do u do this? do u get a panel beater to look at it? Contact your insurance company to organise it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Appeared over the last few days? Small lumpy spots? I see your in the east tamaki/ Danemora area. Yesterday (27th april) approx 100 cars in our car park have been coated in lime deposits which appears to have come down in the rain yesterday leaving hard deposits over the entire car. We are based on springs road opposite Danemora. Some quite new cars in some cases have been affected with lots of very peeved owners. My E30 is covered and the wipers now grind and chatter over the wind screen. Washing dosnt remove it and chemical washes are $150-200 though white vinigar is suposed to work which i will be trying tonight. If this is what you have it would be interesting to know how wide spread this is and the origin. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heino 1 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Appeared over the last few days? Small lumpy spots? I see your in the east tamaki/ Danemora area. Yesterday (27th april) approx 100 cars in our car park have been coated in lime deposits which appears to have come down in the rain yesterday leaving hard deposits over the entire car. We are based on springs road opposite Danemora. Some quite new cars in some cases have been affected with lots of very peeved owners. My E30 is covered and the wipers now grind and chatter over the wind screen. Washing dosnt remove it and chemical washes are $150-200 though white vinigar is suposed to work which i will be trying tonight. If this is what you have it would be interesting to know how wide spread this is and the origin. photos are abit hard to take atm as to it is raining but i will get some when i can. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Lime sucks, unless it's the edible kind. Have heard Vinegar works as does Water Spot Remover. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted April 27, 2011 Contact insurance company ... im sure your not the only one. OEM paint doesnt just do that. PS this is why I wax my car(s) if I know there going to be parked at say the airport for extended periods of time. Stops damage to the paint including beading and sunspots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
