Opinions please re egg bath my B7 received over 4th weekend...

RandyQUATTRO · 07-09-2008, 09:34 AM

So I come out on Friday morning (late morning) to find that my car was bathed in eggs. My wife came outside to see, saw my face and immediately went back inside. It sat for hours. I know the paint is partially ruined. I have an impact spot (mosasic circular pattern) on the driver side door and a few chips surrounding. There are apparent egg splats on various parts of the car (hood/driver side). Should I elect to have as much re-painted or buffed/water sanded/clay barred, etc?

I'm concerned that by repainting a majority of the car, I will actually reduce the value of the car? My fear is that by only repainting the door, there will be a difference in color. Any thoughts appreciated.

Thanks,
Randy

JULI_A4 · 07-09-2008, 10:02 AM

Wow. That hurts. That happened to our CRV outside as well, though not as much. I can tell you that the impact spot will not disappear. On our CRV (black) it stuck around even after a full detail job (wet sanding/clay bar, etc). One good thing is that you have a red car. Probably more forgiving than black. I'd say go for a full detail job with all the trimmings and see if that gains you anything on the exterior. At the very least you'll have a clean car and will not have had to go the repainting route.

Have you tried swirl remover on the impact spot?

John Stahmann · 07-09-2008, 10:43 AM

I had to have mine repainted down both sides this last winter and the body shop did such a good job you can't tell it was repainted. If you know of a good repair shop in your area that can do the work and will stand behind it, then its likely that nobody will be able to tell that you repainted it - even if they only repaint the door.

The problemss with eggs is they eat the paint and when the egg hits, the shells actually cut into the paint and damage it deeply. I would be very surprised if you're able to buff those out at all.

I'd take it to a good body shop that you trust and let them tell you what would need to be done.

Hopefully you've taken some pictures of where the egg splattered and have washed it by now. If not - get washing!

John

RKJ · 07-09-2008, 11:44 AM

RandyQUATTRO · 07-09-2008, 12:25 PM

adjuster was very familiar with egg damage and assured me that it would only get worse. Guess I'll be getting both doors repainted. Not sure about hood, front fender, rear quarter panel or trunk lid. Will let the body shop determine if needed.

artinmoTTion · 07-09-2008, 04:35 PM

No issues if it's a good paint match. Emphasize this and reemphasize it that you're very concerned about a good paint match. And of course, go to a good shop to start with.
Chances are, the car will need paint at some other point as well, it's just a sad fact of car ownership. Sorry to hear about the incident, though.

Cheers,

Rich

RandyQUATTRO · 07-09-2008, 04:55 PM

B_S373N · 07-11-2008, 07:03 AM

trlyka · 07-13-2008, 06:31 PM

....Once you find the little fu@kers and run them over

Ok, maybe that's a little harsh, but stuff like this is infuriating.

I am so sorry. I can only imagine how you feel. I'm sure it will all work out. Good luck.

07-09-2008, 10:02 AM	#2
JULI_A4 New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 48	Re: Opinions please re egg bath my B7 received over 4th weekend... Wow. That hurts. That happened to our CRV outside as well, though not as much. I can tell you that the impact spot will not disappear. On our CRV (black) it stuck around even after a full detail job (wet sanding/clay bar, etc). One good thing is that you have a red car. Probably more forgiving than black. I'd say go for a full detail job with all the trimmings and see if that gains you anything on the exterior. At the very least you'll have a clean car and will not have had to go the repainting route. Have you tried swirl remover on the impact spot? __________________ 2008 A4 2.0T Ti S-Line Tip SE Black/Black (GONE) 2006 A3 2.0T Sport Lt. Silver/Black

07-09-2008, 10:43 AM	#3
John Stahmann AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Utah, USA Posts: 3,614	Sad to hear I had to have mine repainted down both sides this last winter and the body shop did such a good job you can't tell it was repainted. If you know of a good repair shop in your area that can do the work and will stand behind it, then its likely that nobody will be able to tell that you repainted it - even if they only repaint the door. The problemss with eggs is they eat the paint and when the egg hits, the shells actually cut into the paint and damage it deeply. I would be very surprised if you're able to buff those out at all. I'd take it to a good body shop that you trust and let them tell you what would need to be done. Hopefully you've taken some pictures of where the egg splattered and have washed it by now. If not - get washing! John __________________ John Stahmann 2008 RS4 - Imola Yellow/Titanium RS4 REGISTRY Fun in the Snow Previous Audis: 1975 Audi 100 ls 1998.5 A4 1.8T quattro - Brilliant Yellow 2000 Neiman Marcus TT 2000 TT 180 quattro - Silver 1999 A6 2.8 quattro - White (Stolen) 2000 S4 - Imola Yellow 2003 A4 1.8TQ Avant - Atlas Grey 2005.5 A4 2.0T quattro Sedan DTM - Light Silver/Black Bonneville 130 Club member 2001 Bonneville 150 Club member 2007

07-09-2008, 11:44 AM	#4
RKJ AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 1,042	Wash, Retouch paint, Lanka, wait two weeks, Clay, Polish, Wax. __________________

07-09-2008, 12:25 PM	#5
RandyQUATTRO AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 236	just got back from adjuster, $900 in damages adjuster was very familiar with egg damage and assured me that it would only get worse. Guess I'll be getting both doors repainted. Not sure about hood, front fender, rear quarter panel or trunk lid. Will let the body shop determine if needed. __________________ 2007 \| 2.0T \| 6MT \| S-Line http://thesilvapages.com

07-09-2008, 04:35 PM	#6
artinmoTTion AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 3,697	Re: just got back from paint shop with brilliant red.........looks great! No issues if it's a good paint match. Emphasize this and reemphasize it that you're very concerned about a good paint match. And of course, go to a good shop to start with. Chances are, the car will need paint at some other point as well, it's just a sad fact of car ownership. Sorry to hear about the incident, though. Cheers, Rich __________________

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07-09-2008, 04:55 PM	#7
RandyQUATTRO AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 236	brillant red, ok, feeling better...sigh __________________ 2007 \| 2.0T \| 6MT \| S-Line http://thesilvapages.com

07-11-2008, 07:03 AM	#8
B_S373N AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 2,115	MAN! That sucks! So sorry to hear. __________________ 2008 Brilliant Black B7 A4 Special Edition 2.0T 6MT S-Line Titanium

07-13-2008, 06:31 PM	#9
trlyka AudiWorld Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 825	It will be more then $900. What about the front end damage? ....Once you find the little fu@kers and run them over Ok, maybe that's a little harsh, but stuff like this is infuriating. I am so sorry. I can only imagine how you feel. I'm sure it will all work out. Good luck. __________________

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