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Sep 2, 2009 | 10:49 AM

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m3456y

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Thanks...

Yes, I checked most of the other areas you described and the ONLY other thing I noticed (besides what I photographed) was what appeared to be a little over spray spot on the matte black trim around the rear window. I repainted that anyway, because the paint was starting to wear/flake off. Gas type sticker was intact and not masked, no masking over spray under gas cap, nothing around mirrors... sounds more and more like it could be the original paint job.

So final questions....

I'd like to fix the cracking on the fender and touch-up a couple of other areas on the car.

Is the paint a laquer or enamel? ...and I'm assuming no clear coat?

Sep 2, 2009 | 11:23 AM

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C3 4ME

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I too wouldn't be surprised if the car had some paint work done at the dealership before the original owner took delivery, therefore, they might not know that it was touched.

Sep 2, 2009 | 12:32 PM

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Derrick Reynolds

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Originally Posted by C3 4ME

I too wouldn't be surprised if the car had some paint work done at the dealership before the original owner took delivery, therefore, they might not know that it was touched.

I agree, all kinds of stuff can happen to cars on their way from the factory to the dealer, and on the dealer's lot. Also, it is a sad fact of life that folks who sell their used cars lie. If owner #1 lied to owner #2 about the car not having any damage/paint work when he sold it to him, you can bet he will stay with that lie when owner #3 calls him. The reality is that you don't know for sure, and you just have to deal with what you have in front of you.