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Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Meridian Idaho
Just a quick update, they called me around 2:30 and they were still buffing the panels out! I dropped my car off at 900am! Wow. If they have to repaint, I am seriously considering having the whole car repainted. If they are going to to do the doors, rear quarter panels, and rear, I might as well pay them to the the other half. Having your car painted in sections never turns out that well. Most people think that black is black. I've seen paint jobs where the blacks don't match.
Though I am extremely dissappointed with the service I got at the tint shop, I really don't want to bash a local company on a public forum. Those that are in the Boise area that would like the name of the shop, I can PM you with any information you might want. I would rather see how the repairs go and see if anyone balks at paying for it. If there are issues then, you will definitely see me back with another thread putting the wood to this business. I want to try and resolve this issue without much confrontation. Though it has been an inconvenience, it appears to be going somewhat smoothly thus far. I should be getting a call in about 10 minutes to let me know how things are going.
Updates to come soon.
Though I am extremely dissappointed with the service I got at the tint shop, I really don't want to bash a local company on a public forum. Those that are in the Boise area that would like the name of the shop, I can PM you with any information you might want. I would rather see how the repairs go and see if anyone balks at paying for it. If there are issues then, you will definitely see me back with another thread putting the wood to this business. I want to try and resolve this issue without much confrontation. Though it has been an inconvenience, it appears to be going somewhat smoothly thus far. I should be getting a call in about 10 minutes to let me know how things are going.
Updates to come soon.
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Originally Posted by skeeterJD
Just a quick update, they called me around 2:30 and they were still buffing the panels out! I dropped my car off at 900am! Wow. If they have to repaint, I am seriously considering having the whole car repainted. If they are going to to do the doors, rear quarter panels, and rear, I might as well pay them to the the other half. Having your car painted in sections never turns out that well. Most people think that black is black. I've seen paint jobs where the blacks don't match.
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Racer
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From: Meridian Idaho
I just called the auto body place and they said that they were coming out but it is very time consuming. They said that with what they have done, you cannot tell anything happened. They have had to wet sand all of the panels and then buff them out, which he said has gotten rid of some of the orange peel as well, which is good news. These guys work on a lot of Corvettes, and he said that they will not realease it until its right.
They have it for the whole weekend, so we'll see how it goes on Monday.
They have it for the whole weekend, so we'll see how it goes on Monday.
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Melting Slicks
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From: clackamas oregon
Originally Posted by skeeterJD
I just called the auto body place and they said that they were coming out but it is very time consuming. They said that with what they have done, you cannot tell anything happened. They have had to wet sand all of the panels and then buff them out, which he said has gotten rid of some of the orange peel as well, which is good news. These guys work on a lot of Corvettes, and he said that they will not realease it until its right.
They have it for the whole weekend, so we'll see how it goes on Monday.
They have it for the whole weekend, so we'll see how it goes on Monday.
if they get away with that let me know where it is and we can pay them an after hours visit.
Burning Brakes
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From: Surprise AZ
WOW! I thought my installation had a problem., but your's is much worse.
When I had the windows tinted in my 98 the installer dripped paint from a paint pen on the rear panel. He was marking the glass so he could splice in a piece of solid black vinyl to cover the dot matrix area of the rear glass. That drop of paint took me 20 minutes to carefully remove with a clay bar and that was immediately after it happened. Good thing I was right there watching the monkey. I hate taking my Corvettes in for anything.
It sounds like the Corvette shop you deal with is taking proper action to remedy this problem. Give them a chance and good luck.
When I had the windows tinted in my 98 the installer dripped paint from a paint pen on the rear panel. He was marking the glass so he could splice in a piece of solid black vinyl to cover the dot matrix area of the rear glass. That drop of paint took me 20 minutes to carefully remove with a clay bar and that was immediately after it happened. Good thing I was right there watching the monkey. I hate taking my Corvettes in for anything.
It sounds like the Corvette shop you deal with is taking proper action to remedy this problem. Give them a chance and good luck.
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Damn, I'm sure sorry to see that. These people are such tools sometimes. Yeah, to many it is just another car but can't you at least have an ounce of respect for someone else's property. 
Sorry for your trouble and I sure hope you get the outcome you hope for.
Sorry for your trouble and I sure hope you get the outcome you hope for.
Melting Slicks
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From: The second childhood is the best one of all.
Originally Posted by skeeterJD
I've finally calmed down enough to hopefully realize that everything will be fine. I made the mistake of going and getting my windows tinted 2 days ago. It was kind of a wet rainy day so I couldn't really get a good look at the job that was done. From the inside it looked good, but when the rain finally stopped and I walked around my car, all I saw was this:
I've already been to a body shop and they think that they can be buffed out. They (window tinters) also put a pretty good scratch in the drivers door, which the auto body place was skeptical if they could buff that out as well. It might have to go in for paint.
You know, I just don't get people. How do you not put something over the car when you work on it. I never even put my own hands on my car unless there is a microfiber towel between my hand and the paint. Have some respect, not just for the car, but to the owner. If it's evident that the car is in great shape and taken good care of, why should you be any different when you work on it.
They said that they have tool belts on, but that there is never any metal that can touch the car. Anything, and everything (especially on a black car) can scratch the paint. I just hope everything works out. I'm running out of places that I can trust to work on my car. Thank god there is a wonderful Corvette service center here, otherwise I would be screwed.
Thanks for listening.
Scott
I've already been to a body shop and they think that they can be buffed out. They (window tinters) also put a pretty good scratch in the drivers door, which the auto body place was skeptical if they could buff that out as well. It might have to go in for paint.
You know, I just don't get people. How do you not put something over the car when you work on it. I never even put my own hands on my car unless there is a microfiber towel between my hand and the paint. Have some respect, not just for the car, but to the owner. If it's evident that the car is in great shape and taken good care of, why should you be any different when you work on it.
They said that they have tool belts on, but that there is never any metal that can touch the car. Anything, and everything (especially on a black car) can scratch the paint. I just hope everything works out. I'm running out of places that I can trust to work on my car. Thank god there is a wonderful Corvette service center here, otherwise I would be screwed.
Thanks for listening.
Scott
Melting Slicks
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From: Orland Park Illinois
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I dunno----It's shameful how uncaring and disrespectful some people are to other people's property. I think I'll have gone totally nuts if this would have happened to any of my cars.
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From: CO
Originally Posted by skeeterJD
I've finally calmed down enough to hopefully realize that everything will be fine. I made the mistake of going and getting my windows tinted 2 days ago. It was kind of a wet rainy day so I couldn't really get a good look at the job that was done. From the inside it looked good, but when the rain finally stopped and I walked around my car, all I saw was this:
I've already been to a body shop and they think that they can be buffed out. They (window tinters) also put a pretty good scratch in the drivers door, which the auto body place was skeptical if they could buff that out as well. It might have to go in for paint.
You know, I just don't get people. How do you not put something over the car when you work on it. I never even put my own hands on my car unless there is a microfiber towel between my hand and the paint. Have some respect, not just for the car, but to the owner. If it's evident that the car is in great shape and taken good care of, why should you be any different when you work on it.
They said that they have tool belts on, but that there is never any metal that can touch the car. Anything, and everything (especially on a black car) can scratch the paint. I just hope everything works out. I'm running out of places that I can trust to work on my car. Thank god there is a wonderful Corvette service center here, otherwise I would be screwed.
Thanks for listening.
Scott
I've already been to a body shop and they think that they can be buffed out. They (window tinters) also put a pretty good scratch in the drivers door, which the auto body place was skeptical if they could buff that out as well. It might have to go in for paint.
You know, I just don't get people. How do you not put something over the car when you work on it. I never even put my own hands on my car unless there is a microfiber towel between my hand and the paint. Have some respect, not just for the car, but to the owner. If it's evident that the car is in great shape and taken good care of, why should you be any different when you work on it.
They said that they have tool belts on, but that there is never any metal that can touch the car. Anything, and everything (especially on a black car) can scratch the paint. I just hope everything works out. I'm running out of places that I can trust to work on my car. Thank god there is a wonderful Corvette service center here, otherwise I would be screwed.
Thanks for listening.
Scott
My worst nightmare!!!!!! I would be fuming!!!!!!
Sorry this happened to you!!!!
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Brenham Texas
Makes me Ill
Originally Posted by skeeterJD
I've finally calmed down enough to hopefully realize that everything will be fine. I made the mistake of going and getting my windows tinted 2 days ago. It was kind of a wet rainy day so I couldn't really get a good look at the job that was done. From the inside it looked good, but when the rain finally stopped and I walked around my car, all I saw was this:
I've already been to a body shop and they think that they can be buffed out. They (window tinters) also put a pretty good scratch in the drivers door, which the auto body place was skeptical if they could buff that out as well. It might have to go in for paint.
You know, I just don't get people. How do you not put something over the car when you work on it. I never even put my own hands on my car unless there is a microfiber towel between my hand and the paint. Have some respect, not just for the car, but to the owner. If it's evident that the car is in great shape and taken good care of, why should you be any different when you work on it.
They said that they have tool belts on, but that there is never any metal that can touch the car. Anything, and everything (especially on a black car) can scratch the paint. I just hope everything works out. I'm running out of places that I can trust to work on my car. Thank god there is a wonderful Corvette service center here, otherwise I would be screwed.
Thanks for listening.
Scott
I've already been to a body shop and they think that they can be buffed out. They (window tinters) also put a pretty good scratch in the drivers door, which the auto body place was skeptical if they could buff that out as well. It might have to go in for paint.
You know, I just don't get people. How do you not put something over the car when you work on it. I never even put my own hands on my car unless there is a microfiber towel between my hand and the paint. Have some respect, not just for the car, but to the owner. If it's evident that the car is in great shape and taken good care of, why should you be any different when you work on it.
They said that they have tool belts on, but that there is never any metal that can touch the car. Anything, and everything (especially on a black car) can scratch the paint. I just hope everything works out. I'm running out of places that I can trust to work on my car. Thank god there is a wonderful Corvette service center here, otherwise I would be screwed.
Thanks for listening.
Scott
Gee
I can't believe you didn't go kick some a.
Man we all work so hard to get these cars and they truely are our pride
and joy.
That just ain't right.
Soo Sorry.
Hope it comes out better than before.
That really mades me afraid to take my car to anyone.
