Something all us car guys and gals should watch but also a video we should refer back to - excellent reference video. A number of people ask me to help them discover issues with a used car before purchase so I know some stuff. But this will really help me when asked to do this in the future. Thank you for posting.
This is why I love Larry's videos. He takes subject matter that's relevant to a variety of people, finds experts who are clearly passionate about their field of expertise in addition to being highly knowledgeably and well spoken, and then packages it in a video that's informative and yet concise and to the point.
After collision school and working at a body for a few years I can tell you this guy was spot on with his "give aways" ,I've seen them all . 👍 great video
I was fortunate enough to work at a body shop for my first job. Every car that I look at gets a thorough run through before I buy it. The salesman always always look at me funny when I run my fingers in the door jambs, under the trunk lid, under the hood etc... Great info in this video!
Ahhh sanding scratches ..my favorite..I usually look INTO the paint, not at the top layer..he's so right about using light and moving his head to see those tell tale scratches!
This information is great when it comes to the buying process of a car that you want to be in the best possible condition, particularly if it's a car you regard with passion as opposed to mere function. One important point, from somebody who works in the Body Shop industry, would be to manage your expectations when paying for cosmetic paint and body repair work on your vehicle. You can't expect for somebody to respray a door on your car for ($/£/€)200 and look like its just rolled out of the showroom. I've seen many different examples of repairs being carried out to a certain customer's satisfaction level based on the cost they're willing to pay. What I'm trying to say in a nutshell is that if somebody repaints a door on an elderly lady's 2016 Nissan Micra for £200, and you come in with a similar key mark on your BMW M4 and are confused as to why you have to pay double that or more - don't be confused. In an ideal world all bodyshops would repaint a door and blend both ways for colour, but expectations of customers are so vastly different that this isn't always a viable option to meeting their satisfaction level. Just make sure you're going to somewhere that has a good reputation for working on performance cars and potentially exotics. Usually one of the painters or somebody in the shop will have done some sort of work on their own car, so if you're curious about quality that's a good place to start if you ask nicely.
highly informative! While i don't do 1:1 painting for a living, i do build 1:24 car models as a hobby and the explanations on how body paint problems come up is so helpful.
What sucks is when you've learned all of this on your own vehicle after two different paint shops - both highly rated - muck up your paint. Sometimes you can make a problem worse by trying to make it better. What started as two paint chips became a three panel mess. What I wish I knew a year ago when I got my first chip was that you can buy matched spray can paint, and using 2k primer, 2k clear coat, and a 1k CC blender, can touch up paint chips without having to detrim or trust someone else to do a proper paint job. Lot cheaper too. I've got three panels with solvent pop, dirt nibs, fisheyes, and mistmatched color as a result of the last paint shop - not to mention $850 in trim damage. Thankfully I can fix it myself now, but if you find yourself wanting to repaint because of rock chips or the like, learn to do it yourself. Watch Refinish Network and Motivated Painters, then hit up automotivetouchup or scratchwizard for their kits. Don't do what I did and learn the hard way. I never liked letting other people work on my vehicles, but the fact of the matter is, even the best will have accidents from time to time, and you'll have to live with the consequences.
I had a car resprayed after some damage repair, they swore up and down that they'd fix it right. Fast forward 2 years and the paint is coming off in flakes. I take every chance I can to tell people how shoddy their work actually is, despite winning local "awards" - I'm so mad about it, that it's made me kind of avoid the car for a few years now. I'll probably paint it myself this year sometime, I can't possibly do worse.
I hear you 100%. It is infuriating you can't trust anyone to do a proper job. If anything, it has motivated me to perfect it myself - I know it can be done right, and if I can't find a 'professional' to do it right, may as well be me that can do a proper job. Lot cheaper than having someone else do it or getting a PPF, as well.
@@T4nkcommander Exactly the reason that I've elected to do the body work with my dad. He is an automotive savant. When I decided to repair my X5, I told him that I wanted us to do it with a cost/time no object perspective. We are making sure every detail down to welding is absolutely perfect.
I feel your pain. The absolute worst thing is when it comes back with damaged trim because some moron didn't know how to remove it and they ended up making things worse. Thanks for the tips regarding touching up paint chips. Either that or you just try to get over it and live with them.
Perfect timing for a video like this, Larry! I use your videos to train my technicians for more advanced detailing methods and we have a class coming up this month!
Only quality painters are good enough to match orange peel. Most can't even decently match the color. If you have a painter that can match orange peel, treat them right - they are quite rare.
@@bobert02493 I couldn't figure out why professional painters were telling me a half inch paint chip right next to my door handle was better than a repaint, but I understand now. Sad that so few people take pride in their work....but on the flip side I've a new skill now.
Another incredibly informative video. Thank you Larry. You truly elevate everyone’s knowledge with each of your videos!!! Keep them coming!! Best channel on TH-cam!!
Great video this guy explains exactly what I used to look for at car auctions. So many patched up wrecks. should always look at the spot welds too on qr's and the way seam sealer looks like too, all will be weird if a qr panel was cut off or something.
Another one that may seem obvious is to check the colour codes/trim tags. I’m not sure if new cars have them but one way I found that my 81 Camaro was repainted was by looking at the codes.
I bought THREE cars from Carvana, and returned all, after noticing they had been clear coated over to spruce them up. One had actually been in an accident, but it didn't show on Carfax.
Great video. People need to be informed on this. So many used cars have been hidden. 99% of the time, nothing will be as good as the factory paint job. Of course there are exceptions but you pay for quality. Dealerships don't and whip these out and off the lots as quickly as possible.
With the cars I buy (15+ year old BMW's that are $5k or less), almost all have been repainted to some extent... even my 540it which I previously thought had all factory paint has had paint work done on the hatch. It was done extremely well, the only giveaway was a little bit of silver peeking through the inside of the hatch when all of the trims are removed and you look inside, likely because the hatch was replaced with a silver one and then repainted.
Those scratches in cold areas could be due to brushing off snow as well not necessarily a bad paint job. You can use a magnet. If it doesn’t stick means that there is body filler underneath.
Excellent video, great for me as I am not in the industry and being concise, informative and covers exactly what I’ve always wondered about regarding identifying previous paint repairs.
Frankly I appreciate a used car that has been repainted so I don't have to live with imperfections or abuse from automatic car washes. I think this video is helpful if you're buying collector cars, when perfect original paint is worth something. In real life, (daily driver use) one concerns oneself more with the engine and mechanical road worthiness. If you're buying used cars based on the paint... You're probably collecting, not looking to drive the car much.
Ya I worked at tesla Fremont for paint inspection/repair and I can agree a lot of the cars came out with terrible paint. Did my best to correct them tho
Larry you also forgot to add clear coat runs... typically spotted at the lower parts of the vehicles where excess paint is sprayed and let to run. Great video no doubt.
We used to carry with us magnets to do quick check if car was plastered (meaning it most likely been crashed) or not. Quick, easy, and everyone can do this test.
Ours has definitly been in an accident and resprayed. the left door isn't straight at all and the paint is full of dust spots and dull spots/blemishes. they also did a poor job at masking off since a piece of the door card has overspray on it. Unfortunatly my parents bought the car without taking me with them, because it's the first thing i noticed when they brought it home..
I helped a friend buff out a couple scratches he accidentally put in his 3 month old 2018 tundra. Then we waxed the whole truck, there were so many imperfections in the paint that looked like those dirt marks it’s insane. So I’m not entirely sure dirt marks mean it’s been repainted 100% of the time. I’ve had a brand new 4 runner, a brand new Tacoma, a brand new Lexus LS 460 and a brand new BMW Z4. None of them had the number of factory issues my friends tundra had. But they all had some imperfection somewhere.
I did a car a couple weeks ago where the body shop obviously sanded two body panels to get rid of orange peel, and instead of buffing away the sanding marks they sprayed a layer of clear over it, so those sanding marks are never coming out
I've seen a lot of body shops that are messy and dusty. I always figured so long as they have a closed paint booth, then that's good enough. After watching this, I'm thinking no.
Wish I would have known this years ago. My dad bought a new Toyota Avalon. I went over to detail it and noticed the black powder overspray everywhere that you put on primer/paint to look for high/low spots. (indicator #9) We took it to a good paint shop and he confirmed it had been completely repainted. a BRAND NEW car. I think it got caught in a hail storm. Needless to say, Toyota has a better legal team to pawn their crap off so my dad lost out. Strike 2 was him being an old man not going there with a young, car knowledgeable son. lol Can't trust anyone.
I made a mistake buying a vehicle in the winter and not inspecting it well. I was looking at the vehicle in below zero temps and it had some ice and snow on it. along with some road grime on it. the seller was saying no holds so I had to make up my mind quick. after the weather warm up and I was able to give the truck a good wash and wax I couldn't believe all the surface damage it had. and the hood deflector ( bug shield) was cracked. when I removed it about 70% of the lip of the hood was rusted. it was so bad it crumbled soon u had touched it. I'm sharing my story so others I wont make the same mistake.
hey larry，I think there always will be some dirt spots or particles even on original paint，my brand new WRX has at least one dirt spot and my dad‘s brand new z06 has couple of them
Love your vid Larry! Any chance you could do a video on the different methods of cleaning out foam pads? I know you did a video some years ago on how to clean out MF pads but how about one for those of us who dont own compressors and want to clean out pads on the fly? I tried using the master blaster sidekick to blow out my foam pads but no luck. If anything, they became contaminated with dirt.
I worked at a shop that repaired brand new from the factory defect cars. Some of them were factory defects and others had been damaged in shipping. They would show up on car haulers. It was pretty shocking how they wanted us to hack up these brand new cars. They wouldn't even let use etch prime on the bare metal spots! I was fixing Mopars, Fiats, VW, and Audi over there. Some of them where very high-end vehicles. Like a brand new SRT 8 Jeep Grand Cherokee. All I keep thinking was some person was going to pay full price for this hacked out repair. It's pretty sick what can happen to a new car before someone drops big money on it. Just because you bought it new, does not mean it has not been repaired.
Is there anything inherently wrong with aftermarket paintjobs? My 99 BMW had clear begin to peel on the hood, and according to the guy at the body shop, the primer was failing on the hood. I had the entire car repainted in the factory color, and I personally removed all trim and gaskets and sanded out /feathered out any rock chips or scuffs, or scratches. They stripped the entire hood. I knew it wouldn't turn out perfectly, but I was pleased with the work. There are a few tiny areas that have a couple of fish eyes, but I expected that. I didn't do any body filler because in my experience bodyfiller fails before paint does. The car is 20 years old, it has some small dents here and there, but I feel like getting it repainted can only have increased its value at this point. It was a $1,600 paint job on a 200,000 mile 20 year old car. It's only been a few months, so I guess time will tell if it holds up.
Honestly, knowing if it has been repainted is more just about protecting yourself and maybe lowering the price you pay. If the paint job was done well there shouldn't be any issues. Most of the stuff they are saying to look for is signs of a not so great paint job/repair. Sounds like yours was good enough for you. And honestly, thats really what matters.
That dude sure was traumatized by being told as a kid to "PRONOUNCE" when he speaks xD At least he's got the benefit of being perfectly understandable ^^
could you possibly make a vid about the different types of pads and when to use each one in what situation, would you advise the use of wool pads for compounding and polishing
Hey man, Fasterproms TH-cam channel has a very interesting “barn find” that I think you guys should collab on! It’s a record setting corvette that’s been sitting since 2004 that could use your expertise to bring it back to its former glory!!!
I bought a car knowing it was repainted but when I inspected it my paint looked like they only painted on too of the painted without sanding would compounding the paint help or would a better move be repainting the whole car
Something all us car guys and gals should watch but also a video we should refer back to - excellent reference video. A number of people ask me to help them discover issues with a used car before purchase so I know some stuff. But this will really help me when asked to do this in the future. Thank you for posting.
This is why I love Larry's videos. He takes subject matter that's relevant to a variety of people, finds experts who are clearly passionate about their field of expertise in addition to being highly knowledgeably and well spoken, and then packages it in a video that's informative and yet concise and to the point.
larry you are the best detailer on the planet hands down，not only knowledgeble informative but also like to share your knowledge with rookies like me
After collision school and working at a body for a few years I can tell you this guy was spot on with his "give aways" ,I've seen them all . 👍 great video
I was fortunate enough to work at a body shop for my first job. Every car that I look at gets a thorough run through before I buy it. The salesman always always look at me funny when I run my fingers in the door jambs, under the trunk lid, under the hood etc... Great info in this video!
Ahhh sanding scratches ..my favorite..I usually look INTO the paint, not at the top layer..he's so right about using light and moving his head to see those tell tale scratches!
This was the most informative video I’ll watch all week. Thanks Larry!
Larry is the man! Tons of great tips, learned everything I know from him!
@@terrycavender wow it’s chromatic nice
This information is great when it comes to the buying process of a car that you want to be in the best possible condition, particularly if it's a car you regard with passion as opposed to mere function.
One important point, from somebody who works in the Body Shop industry, would be to manage your expectations when paying for cosmetic paint and body repair work on your vehicle. You can't expect for somebody to respray a door on your car for ($/£/€)200 and look like its just rolled out of the showroom. I've seen many different examples of repairs being carried out to a certain customer's satisfaction level based on the cost they're willing to pay. What I'm trying to say in a nutshell is that if somebody repaints a door on an elderly lady's 2016 Nissan Micra for £200, and you come in with a similar key mark on your BMW M4 and are confused as to why you have to pay double that or more - don't be confused.
In an ideal world all bodyshops would repaint a door and blend both ways for colour, but expectations of customers are so vastly different that this isn't always a viable option to meeting their satisfaction level. Just make sure you're going to somewhere that has a good reputation for working on performance cars and potentially exotics. Usually one of the painters or somebody in the shop will have done some sort of work on their own car, so if you're curious about quality that's a good place to start if you ask nicely.
highly informative! While i don't do 1:1 painting for a living, i do build 1:24 car models as a hobby and the explanations on how body paint problems come up is so helpful.
Is this dude the lost cousin of Vitaly?
Ew
Ew
We found his cousin.
Dude's delivery was amazing. Well spoken and I actually learned something.
Ammo NYC + JB Bodyworks = 🥇
OCD 😂
What sucks is when you've learned all of this on your own vehicle after two different paint shops - both highly rated - muck up your paint. Sometimes you can make a problem worse by trying to make it better. What started as two paint chips became a three panel mess.
What I wish I knew a year ago when I got my first chip was that you can buy matched spray can paint, and using 2k primer, 2k clear coat, and a 1k CC blender, can touch up paint chips without having to detrim or trust someone else to do a proper paint job. Lot cheaper too. I've got three panels with solvent pop, dirt nibs, fisheyes, and mistmatched color as a result of the last paint shop - not to mention $850 in trim damage. Thankfully I can fix it myself now, but if you find yourself wanting to repaint because of rock chips or the like, learn to do it yourself. Watch Refinish Network and Motivated Painters, then hit up automotivetouchup or scratchwizard for their kits. Don't do what I did and learn the hard way. I never liked letting other people work on my vehicles, but the fact of the matter is, even the best will have accidents from time to time, and you'll have to live with the consequences.
I had a car resprayed after some damage repair, they swore up and down that they'd fix it right. Fast forward 2 years and the paint is coming off in flakes. I take every chance I can to tell people how shoddy their work actually is, despite winning local "awards" - I'm so mad about it, that it's made me kind of avoid the car for a few years now. I'll probably paint it myself this year sometime, I can't possibly do worse.
I hear you 100%. It is infuriating you can't trust anyone to do a proper job. If anything, it has motivated me to perfect it myself - I know it can be done right, and if I can't find a 'professional' to do it right, may as well be me that can do a proper job. Lot cheaper than having someone else do it or getting a PPF, as well.
@@T4nkcommander Exactly the reason that I've elected to do the body work with my dad. He is an automotive savant. When I decided to repair my X5, I told him that I wanted us to do it with a cost/time no object perspective. We are making sure every detail down to welding is absolutely perfect.
I feel your pain. The absolute worst thing is when it comes back with damaged trim because some moron didn't know how to remove it and they ended up making things worse. Thanks for the tips regarding touching up paint chips. Either that or you just try to get over it and live with them.
Perfect timing for a video like this, Larry! I use your videos to train my technicians for more advanced detailing methods and we have a class coming up this month!
You forgot to include orange peel... sometimes the paint doesn’t match the orange peel that is on original panels..
Only quality painters are good enough to match orange peel. Most can't even decently match the color. If you have a painter that can match orange peel, treat them right - they are quite rare.
T4nkc0mm4nd3r exactly, that’s why this video should highlight it as it’s the main factor in telling if it’s been painted..
Ive repainted some parts.. I had some pretty bad orange peel that i wet sanded to match the other panels.
@@T4nkcommander most just don't even care haha, im the only painter at my work that attempts to match peel, everyone else is happy if its shiney
@@bobert02493 I couldn't figure out why professional painters were telling me a half inch paint chip right next to my door handle was better than a repaint, but I understand now. Sad that so few people take pride in their work....but on the flip side I've a new skill now.
Another incredibly informative video. Thank you Larry. You truly elevate everyone’s knowledge with each of your videos!!! Keep them coming!! Best channel on TH-cam!!
No wonder I had solvent pop on my e30 after respiratory I thought it was weird, thanks Larry
I absolutely love seeing new Ammo clips, and at a no better time because right after work! Cheers, Larry.
Great video this guy explains exactly what I used to look for at car auctions. So many patched up wrecks. should always look at the spot welds too on qr's and the way seam sealer looks like too, all will be weird if a qr panel was cut off or something.
Ever since I got a new phone I've greatly appreciated your videos and how high quality they are. Also adopting your OCD.
Excellent vid! This not only gives tips on what to look out for, it's a great set of tips on how to do a quality paint job.
Another one that may seem obvious is to check the colour codes/trim tags. I’m not sure if new cars have them but one way I found that my 81 Camaro was repainted was by looking at the codes.
I bought THREE cars from Carvana, and returned all, after noticing they had been clear coated over to spruce them up. One had actually been in an accident, but it didn't show on Carfax.
Great video, clear explanations. Also, I had an instant smile when the two clips of the McLaren LongTail popped up.
Great video. People need to be informed on this. So many used cars have been hidden. 99% of the time, nothing will be as good as the factory paint job. Of course there are exceptions but you pay for quality. Dealerships don't and whip these out and off the lots as quickly as possible.
With the cars I buy (15+ year old BMW's that are $5k or less), almost all have been repainted to some extent... even my 540it which I previously thought had all factory paint has had paint work done on the hatch. It was done extremely well, the only giveaway was a little bit of silver peeking through the inside of the hatch when all of the trims are removed and you look inside, likely because the hatch was replaced with a silver one and then repainted.
Those scratches in cold areas could be due to brushing off snow as well not necessarily a bad paint job. You can use a magnet. If it doesn’t stick means that there is body filler underneath.
AMAZING VIDEO. EXCELLENT VIDEO AS ALWAYS.
PLEASE KEEP MAKING MORE VIDEOS; BEST QUALITY TO WATCH ON TH-cam.
THANK YOU. YOU ARE THE MAN.
Excellent video, great for me as I am not in the industry and being concise, informative and covers exactly what I’ve always wondered about regarding identifying previous paint repairs.
Definitely one of the best paint tip videos I’ve seen!
Frankly I appreciate a used car that has been repainted so I don't have to live with imperfections or abuse from automatic car washes. I think this video is helpful if you're buying collector cars, when perfect original paint is worth something. In real life, (daily driver use) one concerns oneself more with the engine and mechanical road worthiness. If you're buying used cars based on the paint... You're probably collecting, not looking to drive the car much.
Great to have professionals give there expertise out freely. Thank you Very much👍👍
Outstanding. Joe is a wealth of knowledge. Glad you have such a great shop in your area. Their work looks fantastic!
Thanks, will definitely refer back to this next time I'm buying.
He's great to listen to. He'd be a great teacher.
As always, a really informative video. If there is anything you want to know about detailing or looking after your car then Larry is MUST 1st stop
Great info as usual. I've been learning a lot about painting lately. This was really helpful.
Extremely informative sir! Thank you for making this.
Larry, indicator #1 & #5 is just a sign of a factory Tesla paint job... lol
YIKES! :)
i work at a tesla cert. body shop, we get at least one brand new car from them a day it seems like , usually the model 3s
Tesla factory paint gets a lot worse than that, I refinish them 🤮
Ya I worked at tesla Fremont for paint inspection/repair and I can agree a lot of the cars came out with terrible paint. Did my best to correct them tho
Larry this might just be theist useful video you ever made
Larry you also forgot to add clear coat runs... typically spotted at the lower parts of the vehicles where excess paint is sprayed and let to run. Great video no doubt.
We used to carry with us magnets to do quick check if car was plastered (meaning it most likely been crashed) or not. Quick, easy, and everyone can do this test.
Ours has definitly been in an accident and resprayed. the left door isn't straight at all and the paint is full of dust spots and dull spots/blemishes. they also did a poor job at masking off since a piece of the door card has overspray on it.
Unfortunatly my parents bought the car without taking me with them, because it's the first thing i noticed when they brought it home..
I helped a friend buff out a couple scratches he accidentally put in his 3 month old 2018 tundra. Then we waxed the whole truck, there were so many imperfections in the paint that looked like those dirt marks it’s insane. So I’m not entirely sure dirt marks mean it’s been repainted 100% of the time. I’ve had a brand new 4 runner, a brand new Tacoma, a brand new Lexus LS 460 and a brand new BMW Z4. None of them had the number of factory issues my friends tundra had. But they all had some imperfection somewhere.
This should be mandatory viewing before anyone buys a vehicle from Off Lease Only.. as should having an Autocheck pulled from Mannheim
That was a great video. Super good tips and Joe did a excellent job explaining each concern.
I did a car a couple weeks ago where the body shop obviously sanded two body panels to get rid of orange peel, and instead of buffing away the sanding marks they sprayed a layer of clear over it, so those sanding marks are never coming out
That was real good teaching especially for us women. Thank you.
Excellent instruction and photography. Thanks!
Awesome video Larry! Informative as always.
Excellent video Larry! I’m going on a scavenger hunt on my ISF!
Will definitely look out for these things next time i´m gonna buy a used car!
Thanks Larry
thanks, this was very well explained and will help to select my next purchase.
I've seen a lot of body shops that are messy and dusty. I always figured so long as they have a closed paint booth, then that's good enough. After watching this, I'm thinking no.
This is so extensive, such a great video.
Great job again Larry!
Love you Larry & Harry !!
Great video, thanks for taking the time to bring this content to TH-cam!
Wish I would have known this years ago. My dad bought a new Toyota Avalon. I went over to detail it and noticed the black powder overspray everywhere that you put on primer/paint to look for high/low spots. (indicator #9) We took it to a good paint shop and he confirmed it had been completely repainted. a BRAND NEW car. I think it got caught in a hail storm. Needless to say, Toyota has a better legal team to pawn their crap off so my dad lost out. Strike 2 was him being an old man not going there with a young, car knowledgeable son. lol
Can't trust anyone.
#9 your car is in primer with red inside the door, lucky for me i prefer a good repaint so i don't feel bad if i get chips or scratches
I made a mistake buying a vehicle in the winter and not inspecting it well. I was looking at the vehicle in below zero temps and it had some ice and snow on it. along with some road grime on it. the seller was saying no holds so I had to make up my mind quick. after the weather warm up and I was able to give the truck a good wash and wax I couldn't believe all the surface damage it had. and the hood deflector ( bug shield) was cracked. when I removed it about 70% of the lip of the hood was rusted. it was so bad it crumbled soon u had touched it. I'm sharing my story so others I wont make the same mistake.
Thanks for sharing this Larry, Another Great Video!!!
Thank you, very informative and definitely things to look out for when buying the next used car.
nice tips
Absolutely awesome video, really informative. Thanks for making this video
Very useful as always. Thank you Larry.
Larry, have a wonderful holiday, love your videos, happy thanksgiving 🍽🍁🦃 to you and your family
Mustang Ray
very informative, thanks Larry
Thanks Larry. Very informative
Very good description of red flag issues ! Tnx.
I learned a lot of things from this video.
Thanks for this one man! Im gonna repaint some deep scraches on my love one, hope it gets better!
Excellent video and info Larry, thanks a lot for sharing
981s,982s, and 991s all have a common problem of the top portion of the door panels de-laminating from the door.
prep is key!!!!
Thank you Larry! Great content as always. I wish I could work for a guy like you!
hey larry，I think there always will be some dirt spots or particles even on original paint，my brand new WRX has at least one dirt spot and my dad‘s brand new z06 has couple of them
Very informative video as always. Dull paint is also a good example and I think it is caused by inconsistent/poor sanding (no expert here).
Love your vid Larry! Any chance you could do a video on the different methods of cleaning out foam pads? I know you did a video some years ago on how to clean out MF pads but how about one for those of us who dont own compressors and want to clean out pads on the fly? I tried using the master blaster sidekick to blow out my foam pads but no luck. If anything, they became contaminated with dirt.
My ram had fisheyes and blends and rough spots in the clear from the factory 🤨
I worked at a shop that repaired brand new from the factory defect cars. Some of them were factory defects and others had been damaged in shipping. They would show up on car haulers. It was pretty shocking how they wanted us to hack up these brand new cars. They wouldn't even let use etch prime on the bare metal spots! I was fixing Mopars, Fiats, VW, and Audi over there. Some of them where very high-end vehicles. Like a brand new SRT 8 Jeep Grand Cherokee. All I keep thinking was some person was going to pay full price for this hacked out repair. It's pretty sick what can happen to a new car before someone drops big money on it. Just because you bought it new, does not mean it has not been repaired.
Is there anything inherently wrong with aftermarket paintjobs?
My 99 BMW had clear begin to peel on the hood, and according to the guy at the body shop, the primer was failing on the hood.
I had the entire car repainted in the factory color, and I personally removed all trim and gaskets and sanded out /feathered out any rock chips or scuffs, or scratches. They stripped the entire hood.
I knew it wouldn't turn out perfectly, but I was pleased with the work. There are a few tiny areas that have a couple of fish eyes, but I expected that. I didn't do any body filler because in my experience bodyfiller fails before paint does. The car is 20 years old, it has some small dents here and there, but I feel like getting it repainted can only have increased its value at this point.
It was a $1,600 paint job on a 200,000 mile 20 year old car. It's only been a few months, so I guess time will tell if it holds up.
Honestly, knowing if it has been repainted is more just about protecting yourself and maybe lowering the price you pay. If the paint job was done well there shouldn't be any issues. Most of the stuff they are saying to look for is signs of a not so great paint job/repair. Sounds like yours was good enough for you. And honestly, thats really what matters.
As usual super informal and helpful
Great informative video!
That dude sure was traumatized by being told as a kid to "PRONOUNCE" when he speaks xD
At least he's got the benefit of being perfectly understandable ^^
He has to deal with customers all day. Speaking skills are one of his most important talents.
Another way you can tell if your car has been resprayed is the colour differences between panels
Very interesting
8:05 his face looks really funny in the green circle and yes I am sober
Great video👍👍
could you possibly make a vid about the different types of pads and when to use each one in what situation, would you advise the use of wool pads for compounding and polishing
That should be in his ata 200 series that should be coming out "soon."
Love the vids!. Where in NY are you loc? There are no great shops in SI (least to my standards) for me.
great video, and insight into paint, thanks :)
Hey man, Fasterproms TH-cam channel has a very interesting “barn find” that I think you guys should collab on! It’s a record setting corvette that’s been sitting since 2004 that could use your expertise to bring it back to its former glory!!!
VERY VERY helpful! Thanks Larry.
Is the paint guage tell us the exact refinishing.
This guy is a boss 👍
Excellent video as always Larry, super helpful info, thanks. Can solvent pop be removed back to a smooth finish or is it a lost cause?
I bought a car knowing it was repainted but when I inspected it my paint looked like they only painted on too of the painted without sanding would compounding the paint help or would a better move be repainting the whole car
Great video
Great video brotha.