Body Shop Repair, Hack Job

etnops said:
Thanks for all of the helpful replies!

I was mistaken, and based on Lonnie`s post above - this doesn`t qualify for the Lemon Law.

The adjacent panel perhaps was de-nibbed, and this was the fallout from it. I can`t imagine blending that far into the door, and only 1 area that needed to be wet-sanded. But I`ve been wrong before (and will be again). Still doesn`t excuse what was left.
We cannot expect the shop will take out the rotary holograms, so that will have to be done by myself. No idea how deep they sanded into the clear.

After an email to Geico, they are unwilling to help. Not surprised, since they cut the check and their hands are cleans of this claim.

So, now we`ve basically got two options: Go back to the dealership and complain. Or, try to polish out the sanding marks and holograms myself. If there`s not enough clear left, I could run into trouble quickly. But on the other hand, it`s possible I can repair the panel 100%. There`s a risk in going back to the dealer, as they will just put the same amount of energy into the repair as they did the previous 2 times.

What`s everyone`s opinion? Take a risk and try to repair myself? Or go back to the fools that hacked this up, in the first place, and perhaps get a repaint?


Thanks in advance, everyone.
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They would only blend the color partially into the door but they would still need to clear the whole panel to be a proper repair. If it was done in a clean booth the amount of dust nibs should be minimal. I would verify with the shop to see if that is what was done. Regardless, I agree there should be no remaining sanding marks in the paint when you pick it up.
 
Op I am sorry you now have to deal with the aftermath of a hack job. This advice won`t help yountodsy but may help you and others in the future.

Today while things are good make it your business to ask you car crazy friends, neighbors or car club buddies for a body shop recommendation. You know who to ask in your circle. The same name should be popping up and if not does chances are good you are on to a reputable place. If your on here ask your detailing pals or the Autopia. Who does your car.

In NY state we have the right to choose our repair shop. You will be pushed to an insurance backed shop but you do not have to accept. I usually say I have a shop and I am very comfortable with the work they turn out.

No issues. What I am trying to do as I get older is avoid aggregation and I`m getting good at it.

Good luck.
 
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