What on Earth is this??? Please help

[magna_power]

Hi Guys, my girlfriend had someone smash into her car, so off to the shop it went under the insurance. When it came back it had several patches of badness on the bonnet I don't think the bonnet was replaced but it may have been sprayed to colour match the front quarter, which was smashed. Is it overspray? Is it not cured properly? I have no idea, please help, I'd like to know before talking with them, so I know when they lie to me.

Thanks in advance

[habeba86]

I would say wet sanding markes from a machine.

[rider9195]

I would say wet sanding markes from a machine.

I would use a microfiber applicator pad with some polish and rub on those spots. If they appear to be removed, then it probably was sanding marks.

[weekendwarrior]

I wouldn't touch it. I'd take the photographs to the insurance company to document the damage this "pro" body shop did to you vehicle. Demand resolution including repaint of damaged area. If you have a biz give estimate for repair to GF to give to insurance company. This is a seperate claim.

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[magna_power]

I won't be touching it, want the insurance to deal with it (as you said) but wanted to know what had happened, so that I know how badly the "pros" lie to me about it. My GF will send them the pics today I believe. I may be stepping in to talk to people if she gets fed up with what she is getting told.

[mwoolfso]

I would say, in general, that those areas were missed by the body shop. Hopefully those areas were supposed to be touched in the first place.

[Kristopher1129]

Just looks like a haze to me. Which could mean many things. But, I would guess it wasn't compounded after sanding. It's hard to tell just by the photos.

[magna_power]

Thanks guys. It's actually hard to see the marks in normal light, they are there but you have to be looking closely. I had to get the car under my "detailing lights" to actually take the pictures.

My GF is going to ask for a full list of everything they replaced/painted, so hopefully that will shed some light on what is going on. My guess is they stuffed something up and quickly tried to hide it, ie overspray or something (complete guess).

Hopefully have some more info soon!

[timaishu]

Looks like sanding marks to me.

You could probably remove it yourself if you really wanted. But I would shoot for the claim because that is garbage work for a "pro".

[BobbyG]

It's hard to know exactly what caused these blemishes but in the third photo I see what appears to be dried droplets which could be sanding residue.

I'm shocked that any paint shop would allow such poor quality work to leave the premises. As others mentioned, take several quality photos closely scrutinize the rest of the car for substandard work... Take the car back to the shop and also notify the insurance company...

I'm curious, did the insurance company recommend them?