Paint Quality on New Cars

[BlueHave]

Noticed lots of brand new cars recently , some still with bonnet covers on.

The quality of the paint finish on these cars, most of them from Ford, Nissan, Vauxhall is nothing short of terrible.

On wings and doors there is swirls and orange peel effect on boot lids

Is this normal for a £20k+ car?

[BlueHave]

swisstoni said:

Swirls hadn't been invented.

Most people in the 70's were afraid to wash their car in case it was rusted by the end of the day.

[BlueHave]

AndySheff said:

kapiteinlangzaam said:

The paint on our Focus (2015 car, built in Germany) is crap, like a lot of modern cars. Full of orange peel.

The paint on our Mustang (2016 car, built in the US) is fantastic. Completely flawless with a lovely deep shine.

Is there a difference between what they can use in the US compared to the EU?

Same with my 2012 GT Cali Special. Lovely smooth paint. Even my 97 GT is nice and smooth.

Paint regs in the US are probably not as nanny state as in the EU.