Fender Color matching issue - [pics]
#1
Pit Crew
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Fender Color matching issue - [pics]
Hi all,
I'm getting a brand new fender painted and all (purchased online) I gave the shop my color code, and for extra security I will ship them a piece of the paint so it will be accurately color matched. My question is, what part of my gs can I send to them for a color math? I've tried to chip my damaged fender's paint, but it just scratches and not chips. I've thought about whethr cutting a peice off the bottom of the front bumper, or maybe dremmel a small piece of the fender?
Do you have any suggestions? any would help.
I'll post a pic of the fender shortly
Thanks in advance
I'm getting a brand new fender painted and all (purchased online) I gave the shop my color code, and for extra security I will ship them a piece of the paint so it will be accurately color matched. My question is, what part of my gs can I send to them for a color math? I've tried to chip my damaged fender's paint, but it just scratches and not chips. I've thought about whethr cutting a peice off the bottom of the front bumper, or maybe dremmel a small piece of the fender?
Do you have any suggestions? any would help.
I'll post a pic of the fender shortly
Thanks in advance
Last edited by Champstar; 09-29-12 at 01:25 PM.
#3
Lexus Champion
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The problem with having them paint it prior to getting it on the car is that it'll be mismatched because your paint needs to be blended in around the area so that it does not stick out, so since you're getting a whole fender it's going to mismatch a bit with your door/hood/front bumper since its not being painted on your car and blended in with the paint around it.
I'd just get it sent to you ready for paint then have a reputable shop do the painting/blending.
I'd just get it sent to you ready for paint then have a reputable shop do the painting/blending.
#4
From the looks of the damage your bumper needs to be painted anyways. I can't tell from the pictures if its just white or pearl white. If its just white it will be better to have it at a shop and they can match the color while the car is in there hands and just paint the fender. If its pearl white it will need to be blended to other panels to match the color right. If you still insist on just painting the fender I normally would get customers to leave there gas lid door. so just ship him that and make sure he sends it back with the fender. If I was you I would get it painted locally so if you have any problems you know who to go and talk to in person.
#6
If I read it correctly he's buying the fender online shipped to him painted. then I guess putting it on himself. thats the reason I told him to just purchase a fender and take it to a local shop that people recommend to do business face to face.
#8
Now my personal advice to the OP is to have the shop order the fender for you so its delivered to them. Once the fender has arrived, then deliver the car and have them do the work
Last edited by repugnante; 09-30-12 at 08:08 AM.
#9
Pit Crew
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The problem with having them paint it prior to getting it on the car is that it'll be mismatched because your paint needs to be blended in around the area so that it does not stick out, so since you're getting a whole fender it's going to mismatch a bit with your door/hood/front bumper since its not being painted on your car and blended in with the paint around it.
I'd just get it sent to you ready for paint then have a reputable shop do the painting/blending.
I'd just get it sent to you ready for paint then have a reputable shop do the painting/blending.
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