Does This Look Odd?

[Marko R1]

hi guys,

i am interested in this gtr but i query why only the engine bay was resprayed & not the outside of the car, the seller also explained that it was in a front end hit but not sure of the extent of damage as he bought it after it was repaired...anyway, i cross checked the 'strut tower' where it meets with the 'wheel arch' on my current gtr & it is definitely a smooth finish with a hard film of silastic to finish it off(it looks factory)...whereas these pics look like it has been welded & looks quite messy - what are your thoughts guys?

this looks messy as well, passenger side bonnet hinge mount to body:

i'd hate to buy a car then find out later that it may have been a cut & shut

something else i spotted is that the front right guard sits higher than the door...hmmm

please let me know what you think - thanks in advance

[89CAL]

looks very dodgy. Id be very careful of that. Can you see the other side of the weld (where it might not have been painted)

It doesnt look at all like a proper repair job

[Marko R1]

are u referring to the underside where the weld cannot be seen? i'd have to get the wheel off & black plastic inner wheel arch cover.

what doesnt make sense is why would the spray painter make a new seam when the factory finish looks great & his finish looks terrible? my only explanation is that the front end hit must have been hard enough to squash the front wheel arches & new have newly fitted wheel arch guards

[Dahtone Racing]

its a spray on seam sealer, definitely aftermarket.

[Marko R1]

thanks anthony, but why would you ruin a nice factory seal with aftermarket sealer? what is underneath? is it hiding something underneath like a major repair?

do you think that the wheel arches have been changed due to a big front end accident? to dmamage the wheel arches chances are that it may have structural damage...

[Marko R1]

i just spoke to my panel beater who is highly reputable here in sydney & he said to stay clear.

his rule of thumb "if it doesnt look like the factory seal or 1 side looks different to the other side, they're hiding something"

in this case both sides look the same so both sides have been done with new wheel arch skirts

...makes sense to me

[RBLUV]

are you able to disclose which GTR this is as im currently in the market as well, pm if you prefer

[Marko R1]

pm sent as requested as i'd rather not publish on a public forum