Smoothing Problems

[calm kelp]

Im modeling this car and im confused on why im getting these shader problems. Any solutions?

[tulip summit]

bad topology and/or auto-smooth, generally

[calm kelp]

how could i fix this?

im using creasing

just saying'

[tulip summit]

yeah don't do that

for one

[languid gale]

its seems like that vertex in not aligned well in position with others... look like a dent.. or may be overlaping

[calm kelp]

I will send the mesh of the model in a bit, not home right now

[calm kelp]

@languid gale

@tulip summit

[tulip summit]

yeah, there's your issue

don't use creasing

it is good in the very few cases where adding geometry is either impossible or would ruin the model as a whole
otherwise, add supporting edge loops

[calm kelp]

ok, thanks

[tulip summit]

i would really suggest you check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSLELihVi6I, there's a lot of great tips there
and if you want to model cars, i suggest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGPvxIrobFE

[calm kelp]

thanks, another question, how do i change the flow of the edge loop thingy so that it goes with the crease of the fender?

[tulip summit]

should be something like this, i presume
obviously check where those other two edges are going - if they're flowing into something else you might need some more work