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Originally Posted by Scott Douglas
If they're only going to 'spot' fix it, you need to consider where the 'cut' lines are for the areas they will be painting.
I can see the tailgate as an easy one, as the shut lines provide a good cutoff.
The roof is another story.
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OP's first post said the roof and tailgate were to be painted. I see no cut line issues and if they get the paint match close, which a good shop can do, I don't see a need to blend/dust into the rear quarters or the rear bumper facia. Rear bumper facia color is usually a touch off anyways.
I am confident Kia will pay the $2,500.
I would ensure the tailgate and roof are stripped. I would perform massive due diligence to assess their paint matching skills with pearl. Watch some YouTube vids on how to match tri-coat pearlescent paints. It's not easy. If they give you the "We can't guarantee a match" then perhaps walk. I would like to see them demonstrate some concern, if you understand what I am saying. I know it's a PITA to ride herd on a production shop but this time it's worth it. Personally, I would not freak out about a slightly imperfect match but the deal is when you walk around the car the hues change. I would like that to be close for you.
Roof is meaningless as there's no real panels to match against it.
I have had no luck painting pearl and I've tried but I'm just a hack that can wet sand and polish.