Maserati paint film by reputable tint shop damage.

paul_g said:
I agree with GSKR, perhaps my approach would be same, but less aggressive to start. I'd probably try a foam pad / da with some 105/205 to see if that clears things up. Odds are it will probably diminish the scratch to a point where once covered with PPF you'll know it's there, but pass the 3 foot test. (stand three feet away).
Sad to hear this... I once saw some photo's of a Gran Tourismo, where the old PPF being removed also removed all the paint from the bumper.

As far as PPF goes, and I'll offer an opinion (take it or leave it), I have it on my garage queen, but to be honest, when a rock hits, it still causes damage. I've seen chips under the PPF then an ugly bubble. You can't win... rocks will find your car, along with shopping carts, and crazy old ladies with large purses that walk between the cars in parking lots. LOL.

Sad to hear about your maz... hope you get it sorted out, but give the 105/205 a shot and report back and let us know how you make out.. Again, I agree with GSKR, but he has more experience than I with damp-sanding... If he was close by to you, you'd be in good hands with him.

P.S. To potsnu; it's not uncommon for a tint shop to offer PPF. The laser cutters and application are nearly the same concept. Any reputable shop will offer both services. If I had more room, time & money, I'd consider it myself... maybe in the future.
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Thanks man and yes its heartbreaking! I will try the advice and see how it turns out. Hopefully it will be less noticeable. I will update some pictures/news about this issue!
 
Maestro Sam said:
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Here is a picture of the scratch. The white is on the paint and on the film.
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Hi sam let me start by saying sorry for your bad experience with taking your beautiful car to get filmed at that shop.

From the looks of the photo it could be a few different things depending on how the shop operates and work they let work on there customers expensive vehicles, yes it could be a razor blade,someone's belt buckle from leaning on the vehicle possibly? Or maybe something else.

Personally I would write a bad review on there Facebook and website.
 
For the owner to say there was damage prior was pretty weak in an of itself. When you play with a Maserati it is like heaven until there is talk about damage and the potential financial liability. If you want the best from this transaction then you need to sit down with the guy and talk about a 50/50 arrangement to rectify the situation. You need a win-win situation here because the last thing you need is someone screwing around again and in a bad mood as well.

The only way you can get more than 50/50 is if you both documented the condition of the vehicle's paint when the service center accepted the vehicle.
 
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