Hi 13REGUPOWNER! No, I don't have any of that 'bumpy' paint at all. However, I'm sure that it's just because the body shop can't exactly replicate when the car was built with a repair because (welded) parts have to be removed and new parts have to be welded on again, if indeed your body work wasn't just beaten out again.
Luckily you took your car to a VW Body shop and although the wording is a little ambiguous, this is what it states on
http://www.volkswagen.co.uk/owners/servicing/body-repair
"
At some point, most of us will
experience the trauma of a motoring accident. It might not be our fault,
but that doesn't help lessen the pain. If you thought your car would
never be the same again, you needn't worry.
Choose an authorised Volkswagen retailer and you can rest assured
that the repair will be carried out using only genuine parts, and our
trained repair specialists will ensure your car is restored to the
highest standard. Using genuine body panels will ensure that the
manufacturer's body protection warranty stays intact."
Your 'bumpy' paint looks very like what might be sprayed on to your lower door sills?
I just came across this older photo without the spare wheel sitting in its well. The paint is all completely smooth apart from where the sealant is on the panel joints.
Edited by: Robbyrook