Body shop wants to use PPG Brand Paint? Is it same quality as Factory paint?

[Carsy]

My local Australian MB recommended panel shop checks the paint code on the sticker on the door pillar , dials it into his computer & will paint the car to the specifications of the code . If the clear coat is ceramic paint he will apply that paint. The insurance company guarantees "the quality of materials & workmanship for the life of the vehicle."

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[rb23lb]

Originally Posted by RLE

Look, it is the legal responsibility of the other party to make the damaged car's owner whole again. Which means putting him back where he was before the damage. And that means using the correct parts and materials.

When shops buy materials, they put what they don't use on the shelf for the next job.

Stop making up all these "what-if" scenarios because they serve no purpose.

And, I haven't heard what MBUSA says about the correct paint.

I called MBUSA with the 1800 number in the sun visor the other day and spoke to one of their product technicians and asked about what paint to use for my exact model... He first said any Glasurit system should be fine.... I then said they are using PPG enviro system and he said that should be fine as long as they use the correct code.

That was all he said, but i felt assured by the tone in his voice that PPG should do the job and i wont be able to tell the difference...

[rb23lb]

Originally Posted by giovapal

+1 I agree 100%. It seens he is a little bit too anal.

i agree. its in there and gettin done and i just hope it matches and thats it.... fu*k it i just want my car back to normal and want to be able to drive it again without worrying about my scarred tail

[rb23lb]

Originally Posted by 01S408C300

Just to state again I own a Shop In New York and I am a direct repair for most major insurance companies so I happen to know Little about the subject...

First off from my understanding he’s not using either insurance carrier’s body shop which means its going to be up to the shop negotiate what they what and how they want fix the car.

When it comes to what there Legal Responsibility is, it what is considered fair and reasonable and to industry expected standards… that’s why companies can use used parts aftermarket parts different paint etc... I’m not saying I agree but this is the way it is

There not "what if" statements and the purpose they serve was answering his question both ways depending if the clear was available for waterborne or not, he can call PPG and check on that.

And if you read the post, if a customer asks for a certain product that we don’t use in the shop they can be billed and given the left over if I don’t use it in my shop in doesn’t go on my shelf

Also at this point his questions are solely based on the SHOP it’s not the shops legal responsibility to make him whole he has to fight with the insurance company now, he choose the shop. So if it’s not the insurance shop he really can’t go into a shop he chooses and make demands. If he wants want a Nano particle clear he needs to go to a shop that already uses it, not go into a shop and demand they do so.

thanks man, i appreciate your insider knowledge... what u say makes sense... i took it here cus the insurance company's shop really skeezed me out and they didnt look like they even repaired any car worth over 15 grand

[NewtwoMB]

Hi all,

1. The paint used in refinishing is not the same as OEM, although similar.
2. Daimler (M-B) uses PPG Ceramiclear OEM clearcoat.
3. All approved refinish paint suppliers have a Daimler approved solution for ceramiclear (nanoclear).
4. Approved Daimler paint brands are: Glasurit; PPG, R-M, Spies Hecker and Standox. Sikkens is NOT approved.

[Glyn M Ruck]

Insist on waterbased base coat & nano clear from Glasurit or Spies. What the plants use. Mainly Glasurit.

Your paint will then age in similar fashion to OE with no visible fading of the colour match.

MBSA insist on the Glasurit system for all patch repairing.

If you have a South African sourced 204 - use Glasurit - That's whats on it.

[rb23lb]

Originally Posted by Glyn M Ruck

Insist on waterbased base coat & nano clear from Glasurit or Spies. What the plants use. Mainly Glasurit.

Your paint will then age in similar fashion to OE with no visible fading of the colour match.

MBSA insist on the Glasurit system for all patch repairing.

If you have a South African sourced 204 - use Glasurit - That's whats on it.

they used ppg water based

hope it lasts and doesnt fade faster...

[Glyn M Ruck]

I've been a little half asleep. Your car is white - don't worry - you will be fine. I know white is not one colour but the chances of fade out are close to zero. Greater chance of yellowing with time. The water based paints don't yellow so you are good to go.