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my large boat was damaged by a commercial boat company. I want a third of the boat repainted so the repaired portions will match and not look like a patch job. The insurance company is only offering to paint the repaired sections, which will look like patch work over an 80' long hull. Any ideas on how to explain this so I get the contigious areas painted at once? Thanks
There are blending procedures done in auto body work to assure a good color match. While I am no expert in boat repairs, I am reasonably certain that the same thing can be done with the gel coat application so as to blend out any slight mis-match in the color. If you are not satisfied with the outcome of the repair, send certified mail to the at-fault party and tell them that you will be holding them legally responsible for the outcome of the repair, which was dictated by their insurance company. Send a copy of this to the liability carrier for the commercial boat company.
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| Comment | Thank you very much. It sounds like I have to have it partially painted and then decide if it matches? I dont like that s an option, but can see why that might be required. Many thanks Charlie! | ||
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Charlie Barone
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For questions involving auto damage claims, collision repair, forensics, industry practices, we can help. We specialize in claims for loss of resale value (Diminished Value).
Experience
I have 30 years experience in the collision repair and body reconstruction field, both hands-on and from behind the desk. I hold a Master Certification from ASE in the Body and Paint category, as well as their certification in Estimating. I have authored over 120 feature and training articles for the largest trade journal devoted to the collision repair industry, and have given expert testimony in court dozens of times. Licensed physical damage appraiser in Pennsylvania and reciprocal states.
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