Think that's going to bring out the Red sparkle Bill, we will have to wear our sunglasses to view it! 
Z4 going for some TLC Now with Photos
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If yours is like mine and looks ok in the shadows but you can see all the swirls in the sun then you will probably only need a 1 or 2 stage polish at the most. I would imagine as yours is in about the same condition as mine it would probably cost around the £300 to £400 mark. But when they are done its like looking at a black mirrorOK Bill no one has been so rude as to ask you how much does that cost,so I wont either!
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I am hoping so as it looks absolutely stunning when the red flecks are showingThink that's going to bring out the Red sparkle Bill, we will have to wear our sunglasses to view it!
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Well i have got some bad news from my detailer today. When the car went in for the front end respray they f***ed up with the sanding of the top coat and have left sanding marks all over the front end. My detailer has told me it needs 3000 gritting all over then polishing to make it tip top.Trouble is he will need it till next Wednesday So he is going to try his best to remove as much as he can in the time frame as i need the car for Sunday. Also going to cost another £400 to put it right. Gutted as i should of booked it in last week then he could of kept it. He has told me it will be 10x better than it is but not 100% perfect.
Why are you expected to pay extra for their cockup?? They should cover that surely Bill.
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the cock up Brian is from when it was painted the Detailer who is doing the work has not done any thing wrong. I am calling the Paint shop tomorrow to tell them what he has said. But do not hold much hope them coughing up a part payment to him
Ask the body shop nicely to pay up for their mistake. If they feel disinclined to do so then tell them your disappointed and it is sad that you'll have to name them on here to prevent anyone else from suffering the same fate. Get your detailer to take some pics before he starts to rectify the damage.
When was that front-end work done?
When was that front-end work done?
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It was done last May. If you remember last August i felt the bodywork was looking quite swirly and started to machine polish it but could not get it A1 Now i know why. It is only when you put it under lights or in sunshine you would notice anything. When its a dull day the car looks great but then when the sun comes out it was what i thought were swirl marks.
I hope it can be sorted to a good degree. With so much time between its likely they say you've done it washing it. Don't know how you counter that
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With my Detailer who told me today he tried shifting it with the harshest trade compound there is and it did not shift it. I just hope its not too far in the lacquer or it will be another spray job. The Detailer reckons he can get them out using 3000 grit but the trouble is how far down will he have to goI hope it can be sorted to a good degree. With so much time between its likely they say you've done it washing it. Don't know how you counter that
Fingers crossed for you!
That's not right!! The body shop should own up to their mistake and redo it. Some strong arm twisting may be needed! Good luck, JIM
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I have spoke to the paint shop today who have told me to take it back under warrenty and they will sort the front end out.
More mucking about as it will then have to go back to the detailer to get the coating applied to the front
More mucking about as it will then have to go back to the detailer to get the coating applied to the front
At least they quickly accepted responsibility. Also you will end up with the finish that you wanted despite the additional aggravating.
Good news but not good news if you know what I mean, I'm sure the body shop will make sure it's tip top if they know it's going to a detailer afterwards.
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I will be making a point of telling them that and also the detailer has done the back end so they will know what standard to get it too
Great and you didn't have to get ugly with them! Good result/ bad result though but at least you won't be out of pocket for the paint repair, JIM
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Well i pick the Z up from the detailer's today be interesting to see how it looks. Will post photos after i pick it up
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Once i have picked the Z up i need to clean the alloys and give the inside a hoover out before the rain comes. Then it should be ready for tomorrows run out around the Peak District