MancMike
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lolwhat's the problem with red paint??
Because I'm a perfectionist and don't take bad or poor workmanship lying down, I explicitly said from the start that I'd not be happy unless it was a "full respray". That, in my books includes all of the external panels to the internal seams, i.e. where the seal goes around the door openings and the bonnet/boot seal. It then has no raw edges and or difference between original colour and respray, and you'd be hard pushed to see that it has been resprayed as the the whole of the exterior of the vehicle is ONE colour and age of paint.What was the importance of having the door shuts done pondman?
Was this because the problem was there or just to ensure it doesn't happen ?
I'm pretty sure mine will not be getting done, all I know is it's a 80% respray and it will look like brand new (not that it was bad before the blisters)
Because I'm a perfectionist and don't take bad or poor workmanship lying down, I explicitly said from the start that I'd not be happy unless it was a "full respray". That, in my books includes all of the external panels to the internal seams, i.e. where the seal goes around the door openings and the bonnet/boot seal. It then has no raw edges and or difference between original colour and respray, and you'd be hard pushed to see that it has been resprayed as the the whole of the exterior of the vehicle is ONE colour and age of paint.
In other words "a proper job!"
No! As when I discussed the "other" Mercedes they had in, they had been told to blend the spray/clear coat, them mop out the joinShouldn't a good body shop do that anyway ?
If I can tell mines been painted when I collect it they can keep it.
You can tell if you have a "Ceramiclear" top coat if the letter "C" is in addition to the paint code number on the vehicle detail sticker on the driver's door opening. I think it was a more modern finish though. And only applied to to top end models above the C-Class. (Having now read the 12 pages of detailing forum chat on the subject)
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Shouldn't a good body shop do that anyway ?
If I can tell mines been painted when I collect it they can keep it.
That's very generous of you.
Now I'm a tad confused, is the most part of this thread discussing a w204 'c' class ??
Yes, it seems to the worst effected model + some SLK's
So not a "top end" model but has the issue ?
"Top end" models were offered the Ceramiclear clear coat as an option, as to which exact models it depends on the country of supply
so a 590 on its own paint code no letter 'c' on a fire opal red facelift 2011 car should not have said iffy paint ??
No "C", No Ceramiclear.
There is no link that I can see with a Ceramiclear clear coat and micro blisters. Personally, I think, after doing a lot of reading into this issue, it is (the blistering) caused by a reaction between the red paint and the clear coat when exposed to harmful UV light from the sun. I also think that if the car has been "prepared" for sale by mopping the paint, that it thins the UV defence of the lacquer top coat therefore allowing more harmful UV to penetrate the surface and cause a reaction between the two applied coatings. This is all supasition and only has grounds of understanding in other peoples experiance/knowledge and good old fashioned logic
Sorry written bit tongue in cheek but am really confused now, how many different fire opal paints and finishes are there ?
One, that I know of
Micro blistering of the lacquer clear coat, hope this answers your query?Doesn't answer the question though.
We'll soon see if he is......?^ Probably not. Although I read it as a rhetorical exasperated statement rather than a serious question, hence my jokey reply...
He was very open and honest, and can't understand why other dealerships are faffing around with customers. "It's all part of the care process" he said.
I think he's a credit to that dealership. Unfortunately all of them aren't like that.
Read through all of this and the linked articles , thanks guys info on this is never ending but you have helped to point me in the right direction and put my mind somewhat to rest.
My car it seems should not develop this fault in the paint as being a 'lesser model' (can't believe for once I am happy about that) it according to what I have gleamed has not been painted with the Ceramiclear coating on top as my paint code 590 does not have the dreaded 'C' any where to be seen before or after the 590
Our SLK is going back to mb finance monday 11th so I've given it a. good clean and had to t-cut a load of tar spots off & touch up same paint chips. The t-cut left some dull patches so I gave it a quick wax this morning. In doing that I noticed the boot lid is covered with the micro-bubbles.............
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