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HORRIBLE Paint job or is it just me...need input

Raskits

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Long story short, my driver side bumper near headlights showed signs of blisters and peeling paint near the ducts. I took it to Galpin Lotus Service and was warrantied. Galpin service was great and worked with John. They were prompt and responsive. My Emira was taken to Specialty Car Craft in LA (Certified Lotus Repair Facility) for a repaint. After a long 3 weeks in their shop, today I finally got to pick up my Emira. Upon picking it up, discovered they forgot to fix the peeled paint near the ducts but repainted the blisters found on the bumper near the headlights & fender.

Galpin service manager was very apologetic and asked to bring back the car in a week to get it fixed. Reminded them that it wasn't their fault in fact even praised them for their service and communication. Anyways took it home and did more inspection...well I was very disappointed. The repaint in the affected area is rough (especially on the edges of the bumper), orange peel, and spec like bubbles? I'm extremely disappointed with the results and have little confidence SCC will do a better job for the second attempt. I just don't understand how this would pass a painter's eye. Again, not blaming Galpin (I think they are awesome to work with) and this is more of SCC problem.

I'm not sure if I'm being a Karen, so would like you know some input. Is this acceptable work if this was your Emira after a warrantied paint job?

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Yall think I should request another facility to do repaint?
 

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