color match black cherry

samb03 · 01-10-2011, 12:44 AM

I hit a deer this morning on my way to work. I was cruising about 70 on a back road. I got it shut down to about 25-30mph when the last one of the 5 in the road ran into the front end of my car. It only cracked the lower corner of the boomerang on the drivers headlight, put a .5-1 inch crack w/hair in the bumper cover. I am curious just how hard is it going to be for a body shop to color match. I am glad it was just a little doe.

Lemers · 01-10-2011, 12:51 AM

Sorry to hear that. That dear liked the color so much she wanted a closer look. Keep us up to date on the repairs and let us know any special concerns with the color matching.

shadoquad · 01-10-2011, 09:36 AM

samb03, it's very easy. I just had a shop respray my door because of a deep scratch (through the clear coat). The guy explained to me that all manufacturers' paints have a paint code, so any body shop should be able to match it. I got the car back Friday, I haven't been able to tell any difference. The body shop I went to is also a car dealership and guarantees their work, so if I notice any discoloration, I can take it right back to them.

Sorry about the misfortune, though.

wheee! · 01-10-2011, 09:50 AM

I feel for you. I had a bumper repaint right off the showroom floor. The good news is, it can be done and if the shop is reputable, the colour should match no problem.

I was worried the Black Rose (Cherry) would not match, but it was fine.

Lemers · 01-10-2011, 10:10 AM

Don't ignore the headlight either. If the crack broke the seal of the light Housing then yu may get condensation fogging up your headlight.

shadoquad · 01-10-2011, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Don't ignore the headlight either. If the crack broke the seal of the light Housing then yu may get condensation fogging up your headlight.

That's something you do NOT want to happen.

Oscar135 · 01-10-2011, 01:21 PM

I also had to have my bumper painted just after I got the Z. The dealer matched it well.

Sandra Dee · 01-10-2011, 02:41 PM

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had to have most of my car repainted-stripped down to metal here-color was perfect and about $4000

Lemers · 01-10-2011, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sandra Dee

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had to have most of my car repainted-stripped down to metal here-color was perfect and about $4000

Is the paint quality better or does it still chip in a slight breeze?

Sandra Dee · 01-10-2011, 03:48 PM

It is better-the body shop manager and I became pals once he knew I was a detailer. He put 3 coats of clear on it-I let it cure for 90 days then clayed and polished then waxed it fat. No salt is going to touch it this winter.

I am better off than the paint it had at the dealer-IMO

shadoquad · 01-10-2011, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Lemers

Is the paint quality better or does it still chip in a slight breeze?

This is why I'm glad I got a clear bra. I know that some people don't like them, and understandably so, but seeing how easily the thing scratched while gently rubbing a metal corner, I can't imagine what the rocks on the road would have done to my bumper, hood, mirrors, and A-pillars by now.

Lemers · 01-10-2011, 09:12 PM

My bumper ain't the problem. I don't have many chips (knock on wood) but the ones I get are usually on the hood and side past where the clear bra would have been. I even have one on top of the car!?! How it got there I have no idea.

samb03 · 01-11-2011, 02:46 AM

awesome news. I know a very good local body shop. There are some colors that are just hard to match. I thought the black cherry looked like one of them.

I contacted my insurance agent today and she is turning in the claim. Hopefully they don't jack with my rates over a deer. I have been with them for 5 years with no claim and a spotless driving record.

wheee! · 01-11-2011, 08:56 AM

Back in BC, a collision with a deer was considered a "no fault" claim. Pay your deductible and your rates would not change. Hell, I knew people that kept deer hair in their car glove box in case of an "accident"!
Just tuck some into the bumper/headlight/trim and say "Hey! A deer jumped out and hit my car then spun me into this telephone pole....."

samb03 · 01-12-2011, 03:00 AM

they called the this afternoon. I just have to get an estimate from a body shop. I know where I am going. I am thinking about getting rid of the catfish look. Anybody know a ABS plastic aftermarket front bumper. I don't want fiberglass.

01-10-2011, 12:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 15	color match black cherry I hit a deer this morning on my way to work. I was cruising about 70 on a back road. I got it shut down to about 25-30mph when the last one of the 5 in the road ran into the front end of my car. It only cracked the lower corner of the boomerang on the drivers headlight, put a .5-1 inch crack w/hair in the bumper cover. I am curious just how hard is it going to be for a body shop to color match. I am glad it was just a little doe.

01-10-2011, 12:51 AM	#2 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Sorry to hear that. That dear liked the color so much she wanted a closer look. Keep us up to date on the repairs and let us know any special concerns with the color matching. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-10-2011, 09:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	I feel for you. I had a bumper repaint right off the showroom floor. The good news is, it can be done and if the shop is reputable, the colour should match no problem. I was worried the Black Rose (Cherry) would not match, but it was fine. __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

01-10-2011, 10:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	Don't ignore the headlight either. If the crack broke the seal of the light Housing then yu may get condensation fogging up your headlight. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-10-2011, 09:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	My bumper ain't the problem. I don't have many chips (knock on wood) but the ones I get are usually on the hood and side past where the clear bra would have been. I even have one on top of the car!?! How it got there I have no idea. __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

01-10-2011, 09:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
shadoquad A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: . Posts: 42,608 Drives: . Rep Power: 3886	samb03, it's very easy. I just had a shop respray my door because of a deep scratch (through the clear coat). The guy explained to me that all manufacturers' paints have a paint code, so any body shop should be able to match it. I got the car back Friday, I haven't been able to tell any difference. The body shop I went to is also a car dealership and guarantees their work, so if I notice any discoloration, I can take it right back to them. Sorry about the misfortune, though.

01-10-2011, 01:21 PM	#7 (permalink)
Oscar135 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 58 Drives: Black Cherry 370z Rep Power: 15	I also had to have my bumper painted just after I got the Z. The dealer matched it well.

01-10-2011, 03:48 PM	#10 (permalink)
Sandra Dee Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: NC Posts: 215 Drives: 370ZRdstr BLK Cherry Rep Power: 15	It is better-the body shop manager and I became pals once he knew I was a detailer. He put 3 coats of clear on it-I let it cure for 90 days then clayed and polished then waxed it fat. No salt is going to touch it this winter. I am better off than the paint it had at the dealer-IMO

01-11-2011, 02:46 AM	#13 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 15	awesome news. I know a very good local body shop. There are some colors that are just hard to match. I thought the black cherry looked like one of them. I contacted my insurance agent today and she is turning in the claim. Hopefully they don't jack with my rates over a deer. I have been with them for 5 years with no claim and a spotless driving record.

01-11-2011, 08:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 58 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40182	Back in BC, a collision with a deer was considered a "no fault" claim. Pay your deductible and your rates would not change. Hell, I knew people that kept deer hair in their car glove box in case of an "accident"! Just tuck some into the bumper/headlight/trim and say "Hey! A deer jumped out and hit my car then spun me into this telephone pole....." __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

01-12-2011, 03:00 AM	#15 (permalink)
samb03 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: western Oklahoma Posts: 164 Drives: Black Cherry Sport Rep Power: 15	they called the this afternoon. I just have to get an estimate from a body shop. I know where I am going. I am thinking about getting rid of the catfish look. Anybody know a ABS plastic aftermarket front bumper. I don't want fiberglass.

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