1941 Packard Woodgraining - Take 1
Posted by RichK On 2013/5/28 12:39:12
[size=medium]We all have lessons learned when restoring our cars. In general, I have had some good luck from vendors and private parties. My experience with getting my interior wood grain redone at RL Bailey Restoration follows.
I have a 1941 Packard 110 that had a nice remaining pattern. I called several folks. And I settled in on him because he also had 1941 Packard. He told me he knew and had the original pattern, butt walnut. His prices were decent. I also had him do re-chroming and window installations on the back window quarters, as well as some rust repair on one of those window frames as well.
The completed work came back to me not close to matching original. When I questioned him about it and suggested a mistake might have been made, I was told "I was being too critical", "the available patterns don't match your car", "It's beautiful", "it looks just like mine", and "just install it".
In addition, there are cloudy areas, poor buffing work, and rough spots.
The brand new chrome was also scratched during the window installation.
The window frames were done without pattern as well.
In addition, the brand new rear quarter window glass I sent sent to Mr. Bailey were re-cut, and poorly I might add. The corner did not get a correct radius redone, and no beveling was performed where it was cut.
RL Bailey Restoration highlights its specialty in classic car Woodgraining and Complete Restorations.
Mistakes happen. The conversations that happen after work is reviewed are what make a business survive and thrive. I didn't get what I specifically requested, was told I would receive, and unfortunately paid for. The work will indeed be re-done.
While I certainly won't be a return customer, you now have better data to make your personal choice as to whether to have work done at RL Bailey Restoration or not.
Rich
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I have a 1941 Packard 110 that had a nice remaining pattern. I called several folks. And I settled in on him because he also had 1941 Packard. He told me he knew and had the original pattern, butt walnut. His prices were decent. I also had him do re-chroming and window installations on the back window quarters, as well as some rust repair on one of those window frames as well.
The completed work came back to me not close to matching original. When I questioned him about it and suggested a mistake might have been made, I was told "I was being too critical", "the available patterns don't match your car", "It's beautiful", "it looks just like mine", and "just install it".
In addition, there are cloudy areas, poor buffing work, and rough spots.
The brand new chrome was also scratched during the window installation.
The window frames were done without pattern as well.
In addition, the brand new rear quarter window glass I sent sent to Mr. Bailey were re-cut, and poorly I might add. The corner did not get a correct radius redone, and no beveling was performed where it was cut.
RL Bailey Restoration highlights its specialty in classic car Woodgraining and Complete Restorations.
Mistakes happen. The conversations that happen after work is reviewed are what make a business survive and thrive. I didn't get what I specifically requested, was told I would receive, and unfortunately paid for. The work will indeed be re-done.
While I certainly won't be a return customer, you now have better data to make your personal choice as to whether to have work done at RL Bailey Restoration or not.
Rich
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