Is spot repair not advisable?

**Kimchijiji** · August 1st, 2018 09:09 AM

So i stumble upon this shop and he was against for me of spot repair kasi daw pag tagal mamumuti at magiging mkhang mapa. Ganun ba tlga pag spot repair lng?

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**dr. d** · August 1st, 2018 09:19 AM

if one is willing to live with the mapa (in case it does mapa-ize)... why not! huwag lang kalawangin.

personally, i'm just a car user. i wouldn't mind driving around with a car that's ketong-ish.

**Lin Dan** · August 1st, 2018 09:46 AM

For older cars pwede na.

**Kimchijiji** · August 1st, 2018 09:52 AM

Originally Posted by dr. d

if one is willing to live with the mapa (in case it does mapa-ize)... why not! huwag lang kalawangin.

personally, i'm just a car user. i wouldn't mind driving around with a car that's ketong-ish.

Does spot repair always end with “mapa” outcome?

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**dr. d** · August 1st, 2018 10:02 AM

Originally Posted by Kimchijiji

Does spot repair always end with “mapa” outcome?

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for everyday purposes, not really.
i have had spot painting done on my car. passable naman. just don't join concours-quality car shows.
it probably depends on the color and finish. some colors are better at keeping blemishes none-too-noticeable.
and even if the entire panel is painted, it is sometimes not a perfect match to the original color of the rest of the car. i am sure we have seen this... medyo iba ang shade ng front fender, compared to the rest of the car.

**baludoy** · August 1st, 2018 10:05 AM

pag sinabing spot repair, same lang ba yan sa repair ng per panel?

kasi when i had an accident several months ago, per panel ang pag repair ng insurance at nung paint shop

**Wh1stl3r** · August 1st, 2018 10:28 AM

Spot repair is for the affected area only. Personally I'd only get the whole panel repainted. Isip ko kung gagastos din lang, might as well get quality work that will last.

**Lew_Alcindor** · August 1st, 2018 10:28 AM

Originally Posted by baludoy

pag sinabing spot repair, same lang ba yan sa repair ng per panel?

kasi when i had an accident several months ago, per panel ang pag repair ng insurance at nung paint shop

Sa pag intindi ko iba yung per panel sa spot repair/paint.

Literal na kung saang spot yung may tama sa panel, yun lang pipintahan.

**ice15** · August 1st, 2018 11:03 AM

Based on experience...

Spot/Panel repair - depende sa age ng car. (and color) IMO, kung pabenta na... It's the cheapest way to repair small dents/scratches.

Issue ko against is that hahabulin ng shop yung color ng car... kung 5 years+ na yung car, faded na yung paint. Yung newly repaired panel mo, mag-fade pa lang... (pansin na pansin sya sa red and dark blue) nauunang mawala yung shine nung repaired panel, tapos yung shade.

**oj88** · August 1st, 2018 11:08 AM

You get what you pay for.

If it's way below eye-level (ie. bumper or below the "belt" line), spot repairs are acceptable. I've had it done on my FD's front bumper before. It won't pass close scrutiny but at a distance, especially if the viewer isn't even aware of the repair or know where it is, it'll be like looking for a needle in a haystack.

Pros and cons:

Spot repair pros:
1. Repairs won't take too much time
2. Cheaper

Spot repair cons:
1. Probably not for the OC or "maselan"
2. Less tolerant to color/shade/texture mismatches
3. Not all spot repairs are equal. Final quality is heavily dependent on the painter's expertise

Panel repair pros:
1. Job "done right"
2. No color "maps" to speak of
3. Slightly more tolerant to color texture mismatches (panel to panel)

Panel repair cons:
1. Costs more
2. The process is more extensive so your vehicle will probably be in the shop significantly longer
3. Not tolerant to color or shade mismatches