[Tuisha110HP]

Sorry Guys, was busy with the festivities around!

Originally Posted by HimuraKenshin

However would like to point out that ideally you should have waited ate last 30 days after painting to apply any sealant, .

Hi Himura, I asked the painter and he assured me that it is okay to get the painted surface coated. However, I agree with your point from a technical aspect. I should have waited.

Originally Posted by rangarx

How were the dust levels and orange peel?

From the pictures, it is a fantastic job. Good you did!

Its been just a month, hence cannot comment on orange peel as such. There is absolutely no dust marks or pin holes.

Originally Posted by Maverick Avi

Unfortunately NCR is not a good place to love your cars as you are bound to be heartbroken every now and then. Have been a victim of quite a few severe instances of vandalism.

Hi Maverick, I agree. Though I am 100 percent satisfied, I now feel that I should have let it as it was. Whatever I did is past tense now. Will try to control my OSD from next time onwards.

Originally Posted by Stribog

I had an issue with a vandal in my apartment, so please ensure you install a camera. They might strike again.

My apartment cameras are under the control of my Landlord and I am sure he saw whosoever has done it. But keeping it under wraps not to escalate things further.

Originally Posted by Vipin Kumar

Neat paint job! Did they paint the entire panel or only the affected area? And, was it a heat chamber affair?
I believe it would have cost you much more in the Skoda body shop.

The painting was done only on the affected area. However, he did spay clear coat to the entire panel.

Originally Posted by akhilesh

Infact I recently got our honda City completely painted by him. Posted the pics on this link : https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/delhi...ml#post4929898 (Paint & Mechanical Work - Heera Motors (Sukhrali, Gurgaon))

Hi Akhilesh, Yes! I did see your post in here as well before deciding onto Heera motors.

Originally Posted by Utham123

About, resale value of Skoda, I feel you brother! I am a fellow Skoda Rapid owner.

True that Utham.

[neo_narender]

Originally Posted by Tuisha110HP

My heart just sank then and there.

But hey! Do you care about resale value when you own a SKODA?

Dent to the pocket: INR 2500

Man! I can feel your pain. But the repainting looks fabulous.
Resale may go down, but hey! The peace of mind the workmanship may have compensated that issue.
And 2500 sounds too good to be true.

I’m in such a sticky spot.
Two different incidents:
My friend while trying to remove a heavy suitcase ended up scratching the bumper.





The other, which just happened near a traffic signal
It was totally my fault, I misjudged the clearance to the car in front. Luckily the guy in the Amaze had a bumper protector & he had not a single scratch. But mine looks like this





Any suggestions on how I can get these fixed?

Thank you,
Neo

[goandude]

Originally Posted by neo_narender

Man! I can feel your pain. But the repainting looks fabulous.
Resale may go down, but hey! The peace of mind the workmanship may have compensated that issue.
And 2500 sounds too good to be true.

I’m in such a sticky spot.
Two different incidents:
My friend while trying to remove a heavy suitcase ended up scratching the bumper.
Any suggestions on how I can get these fixed?

Thank you,
Neo

Quite late in responding but..
If you have time, patience and a bit of skill you could try what fellow bhpian did.. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-d...ml#post5141406 (DIY: Fixing & painting a deep scratch)

[neo_narender]

Originally Posted by goandude

Quite late in responding but..
If you have time, patience and a bit of skill you could try what fellow bhpian did.. https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/diy-d...ml#post5141406 (DIY: Fixing & painting a deep scratch)

I got them repainted one week after the incident itself, from a FNG. But he did not apply a clear coat, so it's kind of matt & grainy.
So much time has passed, I have another bruise on my car too

Originally Posted by Utham123

I recently scuffed rear end of my new Skoda Rapid in my apartment parking. Frankly, I was embarrassed and devastated as it was just a day old when it happened. So much for my 10 years of driving experience. I could not even navigate through my own parking lot!

The same thing happened to me as well. 20 years of driving experience, couldn’t judge the extremities of the pillar next to me while avoiding a bike parked in the way while removing from the parking. Ah! the embarrassment.





Neo