Furkz 0 Posted March 31, 2006 imagine paying over 200k and having orange peel like this in the paint Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted March 31, 2006 Pfffft, Looks like it would peel off with a wash. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted April 1, 2006 he went for the hammerite paint option :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted April 1, 2006 Urgh. looks more like snake skin than paint. You got a link to what/where this is from Furk'z? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted April 1, 2006 I wouldn't be too impressed with that job looks like the car has celulite..! Wouldn't it be down to whoever painted it rather than the expensive paint though? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZippyVR6 0 Posted April 1, 2006 maybe it is a sign of things to come, like flock wallpaper making a comeback, we could see textured finish on cars, and people paying thouisands to retrim in velour. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gsbellew 0 Posted April 1, 2006 Factory paint tends to be crap as a rule, we build Limos & Hearses based on Mercs and the paint finish they come from the factory with is brutal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted April 1, 2006 thats shocking! ive sent my car back as it had a tiny amount of peel on that wasnt anywhere near as bad as that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted April 1, 2006 mmm, nice! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corradokid 0 Posted April 1, 2006 Merc have really lost their way, what has happened to pride? One of my mates dads brought a s320 diesel which will not stop wearing its tyres unevenly. they only seem to last about 4-5k before the edges are gone! Not bad for a near on 60k car hey.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trig 0 Posted April 1, 2006 Seriously though, I got a far better finish than that on my rear lights with a can of halfords clear lacquer and no spraying experience what so ever... :? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted April 1, 2006 i see your point trig, but that's not really a comparison at all. i can plaster a small patch/repair, but give me a whole wall and guaranteed it will look utterly sh*te. maybe the paint on the merc is an option? pimp-skin paint effect? :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted April 1, 2006 saw a M5 other day at the dealers when i was there picking up some bits and that was just has bad... we couldnt believe that such a awesome car was painted soo poor Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A20 LEE 0 Posted April 1, 2006 most new cars are like that. Have a look at the new cars in a VW showroom. Its done on purpose so minor blemishes don't show as much on mass produced cars. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vr6storm 0 Posted April 1, 2006 i seem to remember the Corrado also being known for having orange peel paint when they were new Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
double-6s 0 Posted April 1, 2006 most new cars are like that. Have a look at the new cars in a VW showroom. Its done on purpose so minor blemishes don't show as much on mass produced cars. is that true? i have to say i have seen untold up-market mass-produced cars with seriously poor paint finish. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Furkz 0 Posted April 1, 2006 its cheaper to paint then without a flawless finish is what the BMW bodyshop guy said Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
