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Paint/Bodywork S60

posted by  someone claiming to be Squan on  Fri May 17 04:26 CST 2002 [RELATED]

My local dealer does not have a Paint/Bodyshop. I was referred to a growing name in the vehicle repair business Caliber Collision.

Yesterday, I went to pick the car up. I found a spec of dust that had been painted into the car. I then found another, and another..around 16 total! Then, I realized that not all the plastic rivets (rear bumper was removed) had been replaced and the bumper was lose! The job was unsatisfactory!

Tomorrow, I will again attempt to pick up the vehicle.

Those of you who might be familiar with paint and body work..what am I to expect? What kind of work does a good paint/body shop do? How picky should I be? The car is less then a year old, I want a factory like look.

Am I asking for too much?








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    Paint/Bodywork S60

    posted by  Jamie on  Sun May 19 15:49 CST 2002
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    Nope, your not expecting too much, the dust can be wet sanded out, but i have a friend that runs a body shop, and is subcontracted by local Volvo dealership, they wouldnt let that go through, i would fight and make them correct it, i have seen many a car leave a shop looking just as god if not better than oem, they defintely didnt do it right, their booth should ne clean so that the dust doenst settle on the car, but maybe they'll work with you, and at least wet sand/buff it out, Jamie








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    Paint/Bodywork S60

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    posted by  Brian M. on  Fri May 17 07:35 CST 2002
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    The work is excellent when you don't notice that the car was ever repaired due to an accident. It should look exactly like it did before especially for a newer car. It seems the shop did a very poor/sloppy job.
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    Brian M. - 1998 S70GLT, 1998 S70, 1991 Maxima SE








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    Paint/Bodywork S60

    posted by  Driver850 on  Fri May 17 05:28 CST 2002
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    Definitely be picky. If the dealer recommened you go there then you should be expecting dealer quality. It won't continue to be a growing business if they produce poor quality work. My car was been repaired and painted at a place the dealer recommened and it looks new. Be firm with these people.
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      Paint/Bodywork S60

      posted by  EgS60racer on  Tue May 21 19:01 CST 2002
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      I would be picky as heck. I restored first-gen firebirds and other pontiacs for years (before wising up to volvos!) and I would NEVER tollerate that type of work. I know what body shops are and aren't capable off. Replacing the bumper and making sure it is bolted all the way down, thats pretty simple and if they couldn't do that, then I would worry about alot of other things.

      Though, my dealer replaced the drip molding that runs along the windshield on mine (got bent somehow) and they didn't get it clipped back in right and about half way home the wind caught it, and rebent it. I don't want to drive an s40 rental again for the weekend! So they better fix it right this time!

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