what to do?

daz_vrs · 03-05-2006, 16:51

ive taken the rub strips off today and come across a problem. the driver side looks great but the passenger side has left an indent where the strip used to be. it looks to me like the two doors have been resprayed before i got it and sprayed round the strips leaving a line the width of the strip by the thickness of the paint where it used to be.

has anyone got any ideas on how i can tackle this? you can only see it if you look closely!
daz

cheezemonkhai · 03-05-2006, 19:09

if there is a line in the paint then a repray is probably the only way to get it looking spot on.

What about colour coding the rub strips and putting them back?

swanseaboyo · 05-05-2006, 12:26

try wet sanding with 1500 grit,then polish with G3 compound,electric polisher,not the orbital type,you can get them on fleabay for as little as £45 with heads,then finish off with a good wax polish
Neil

daz_vrs · 06-05-2006, 08:02

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Originally Posted by swanseaboyo

try wet sanding with 1500 grit,then polish with G3 compound,electric polisher,not the orbital type,you can get them on fleabay for as little as £45 with heads,then finish off with a good wax polish
Neil

over what type of area would this need to be done? i might take it to a pro to get it done.

ag.morley · 06-05-2006, 08:15

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Originally Posted by daz_vrs

ive taken the rub strips off today and come across a problem. the driver side looks great but the passenger side has left an indent where the strip used to be. it looks to me like the two doors have been resprayed before i got it and sprayed round the strips leaving a line the width of the strip by the thickness of the paint where it used to be.

has anyone got any ideas on how i can tackle this? you can only see it if you look closely!
daz

Did you purchase the car from a dealer, if so take it back and see if they can do anything about it....They may have known about it or even tarted it up to sell...Just a thought.............Andy

daz_vrs · 06-05-2006, 12:14

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Originally Posted by ag.morley

Did you purchase the car from a dealer, if so take it back and see if they can do anything about it....They may have known about it or even tarted it up to sell...Just a thought.............Andy

yeah it was from a dealer. wouldnt have thought they would be too impressed with me removing the rub strips though.

ag.morley · 06-05-2006, 12:18

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Originally Posted by daz_vrs

yeah it was from a dealer. wouldnt have thought they would be too impressed with me removing the rub strips though.

The strips removed isn't the issue here. The fact is they have sold you a car, perhaps knowingly, that was damaged and repaired possibly by them and then sold to you.....I'd be not best pleased.....

**VRStu** · 06-05-2006, 12:29

Was it a new car?

I talk to the local approved bdy shop owner in my area and he paints them before delivery quite frequently - Often as a result of transporter damage.

daz_vrs · 06-05-2006, 12:41

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Originally Posted by VRStu

Was it a new car?

I talk to the local approved bdy shop owner in my area and he paints them before delivery quite frequently - Often as a result of transporter damage.

i bought it used from the skoda garage. dont suppose i can do anything about it with the dealer.

03-05-2006, 16:51	#1
daz_vrs Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Co. Durham Posts: 394 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	what to do? ive taken the rub strips off today and come across a problem. the driver side looks great but the passenger side has left an indent where the strip used to be. it looks to me like the two doors have been resprayed before i got it and sprayed round the strips leaving a line the width of the strip by the thickness of the paint where it used to be. has anyone got any ideas on how i can tackle this? you can only see it if you look closely! daz __________________ skoda- loved by the intelligent....hated by the plonkers!!

03-05-2006, 19:09	#2
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 14,723 Thanks: 91 Thanked 412 Times in 383 Posts	Re: what to do? if there is a line in the paint then a repray is probably the only way to get it looking spot on. What about colour coding the rub strips and putting them back?

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swanseaboyo Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: what to do? try wet sanding with 1500 grit,then polish with G3 compound,electric polisher,not the orbital type,you can get them on fleabay for as little as £45 with heads,then finish off with a good wax polish Neil

06-05-2006, 12:29	#8
VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,430 Thanks: 114 Thanked 925 Times in 830 Posts	Re: what to do? Was it a new car? I talk to the local approved bdy shop owner in my area and he paints them before delivery quite frequently - Often as a result of transporter damage. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

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