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Old 07-15-2009, 08:44 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by SpawnAeroJohn View Post
If you think it was in an accident compare the panels (left and right) They will usually have a texture because a paint job by a shop is either better or worse than stock. Usually better.

Another thing is check the corners and edges. If it looks faded, dull, or has little dimples (basically a different texture) that aren’t anywhere else then it has been repainted. Most shops don’t buff edges and corners so that’s how you can tell.
They all seeem the same and I also didn't notice any over spray.

if it was contaminants, why would only the right side feel this way and not the left? The fingerprint throws me off too.
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