Repainted bumper looks off...

Bking · 04-03-2013, 12:30 PM

I had to repaint my front bumper due to a hit and run. Now I notice the paint on my bumper is (very) slightly darker than my hood/fender. I asked the manager of the shop why and he gave me a few "reasons":
1) bumper is plastic whereas the hood and fenders are metal so that paint will be slightly off
2) it looks darker because the clear coat that they used has a very slight yellow tint to it
3) only way to match all 3 parts is to repaint the hood and fender as well

He told me there is nothing he can do to match the paint perfectly.

Is this true? He does not sound like he is going to repaint my bumper again...what else can I do?

DOOMMONKEY777 · 04-03-2013, 12:40 PM

Was it replaced or just needed painting??? Becouse when i had my accident i belive the shop just ordered new bumper and it allready came painted, but if he just repainted then yeah they did a crappy job. So hit car and get new bumper

just j/k.

kenchan · 04-03-2013, 12:41 PM

he forgot one more reason:

4) only way is to go to a more proficient bodyshop.

Z370Z011 · 04-03-2013, 12:42 PM

What color is it?
If its pearl white, we all have this issue. Its very difficult to match it. I was rear ended and my bumper looks slightly darker as well.

kenchan · 04-03-2013, 12:43 PM

probably black. lol

Z370Z011 · 04-03-2013, 12:48 PM

I still think it depends on the color because I've seen a couple PW and the color never seems to match 100% perfect. Or maybe its just the way the light hits it, idk lol.

Haboob · 04-03-2013, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

probably black. lol

Then it's too hard to keep clean. Can't win.

Luciano13 · 04-03-2013, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bking

I had to repaint my front bumper due to a hit and run. Now I notice the paint on my bumper is (very) slightly darker than my hood/fender. I asked the manager of the shop why and he gave me a few "reasons":
1) bumper is plastic whereas the hood and fenders are metal so that paint will be slightly off
2) it looks darker because the clear coat that they used has a very slight yellow tint to it
3) only way to match all 3 parts is to repaint the hood and fender as well

He told me there is nothing he can do to match the paint perfectly.

Is this true? He does not sound like he is going to repaint my bumper again...what else can I do?

Forget about the stock bumper

Here's your chance to go aftermarket Bking

Apoc370z · 04-03-2013, 01:31 PM

You should ask them to blend the hood and fenders.

He is right about color on different materials, but slight yellowish clear? Thats considered a "clear" coat?

JungleZ · 04-03-2013, 01:35 PM

Should of went to my body shop, they can match anything

Haboob · 04-03-2013, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

Should of went to my body shop, they can match anything

He's in Vancouver?

Jasonle · 04-03-2013, 01:38 PM

think he has a 40th.

Apoc370z · 04-03-2013, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JungleZ

Should of went to my body shop, they can match anything

And which body shop is that?

gsxr750 · 04-03-2013, 02:26 PM

Paint will fade even in a year if left out in the sun, also it depends on what brand of paint and formulation. The painter should have checked the color on a test sheet to make sure the match was correct.

kenchan · 04-03-2013, 02:27 PM

hummm... my dd sits out 24/7 and paint has not 'faded' at all...

04-03-2013, 12:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
Bking Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Vancouver Posts: 298 Drives: 40th Z Rep Power: 14	Repainted bumper looks off... I had to repaint my front bumper due to a hit and run. Now I notice the paint on my bumper is (very) slightly darker than my hood/fender. I asked the manager of the shop why and he gave me a few "reasons": 1) bumper is plastic whereas the hood and fenders are metal so that paint will be slightly off 2) it looks darker because the clear coat that they used has a very slight yellow tint to it 3) only way to match all 3 parts is to repaint the hood and fender as well He told me there is nothing he can do to match the paint perfectly. Is this true? He does not sound like he is going to repaint my bumper again...what else can I do?

04-03-2013, 12:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
DOOMMONKEY777 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crooklyn Posts: 1,008 Drives: 370Z 6psd-sport-pkg Rep Power: 21	Was it replaced or just needed painting??? Becouse when i had my accident i belive the shop just ordered new bumper and it allready came painted, but if he just repainted then yeah they did a crappy job. So hit car and get new bumper just j/k. __________________ Kids don't do Drugs, Drugs are bad, so let the professional druggies do Drugs for you. 537whp/496lb/tq@8-9PSI 93 octane

04-03-2013, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	he forgot one more reason: 4) only way is to go to a more proficient bodyshop. NitrousZ34 likes this.

04-03-2013, 12:43 PM	#5 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	probably black. lol Haboob likes this.

04-03-2013, 01:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jasonle A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 3,509 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 25	think he has a 40th. __________________ 2009 Nissan 370z/2003 Honda Soccer Van Shineauto Amuse Body Kit/UAM Fenders/Bc Br Coilovers/Topspeed Exhaust/Racing Hart Wheels and More My Sexy Beast

04-03-2013, 12:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	What color is it? If its pearl white, we all have this issue. Its very difficult to match it. I was rear ended and my bumper looks slightly darker as well.

04-03-2013, 12:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
Z370Z011 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 1,052 Drives: PearlWhite 370z 6MT Rep Power: 15	I still think it depends on the color because I've seen a couple PW and the color never seems to match 100% perfect. Or maybe its just the way the light hits it, idk lol.

04-03-2013, 01:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
Apoc370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 999 Drives: 2011 GM z34 Rep Power: 15	You should ask them to blend the hood and fenders. He is right about color on different materials, but slight yellowish clear? Thats considered a "clear" coat?

04-03-2013, 01:35 PM	#10 (permalink)
JungleZ Banned Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: orange county,ca Posts: 652 Drives: leased base z... Rep Power: 0	Should of went to my body shop, they can match anything

04-03-2013, 02:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
gsxr750 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: west Posts: 443 Drives: 2012 370z man. sport Rep Power: 13	Paint will fade even in a year if left out in the sun, also it depends on what brand of paint and formulation. The painter should have checked the color on a test sheet to make sure the match was correct.

04-03-2013, 02:27 PM	#15 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	hummm... my dd sits out 24/7 and paint has not 'faded' at all...

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