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Originally Posted by henriksedin33
No aftermarket paint job is going to be factory quality.
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In most cases, yes. But not always, although it is unlikely that an insurance job will result in a better paint job than from the factory. One thing I have noticed is the newer cars have vastly inferior paint vs. the older models. Probably due to environmental concerns but that's speculation on my part.
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If you had a choice between a car with zero claims history, and one that has had all the body panels replaced or refinished (likely with non-OEM parts), and a $10,000 claim that must be declared (at least in BC, I would guess its the same in AB), which one would you take?
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Exactly. In fact I went out of my way to find the car I wanted that had no body work or repainting at all. Now the car is thrashed, which is why I'm so pissed.
Speaking of OEM, I'm going to make sure if any panels are replaced, they are OEM. Even if they are used I'm fine with that.