HJE36

Here is the thing, I have a new bumper for my Silverstone S2000. I look online for the paint code which is NH 630 ( silverstone ) and it was confirmed by the dealer. I have a good body shop painted it for me and now it doesn't match that good.
Reason : Body shop guys said that my car's color is lighter due to rain, sun etc... so it fade. The bumper look a little darker because it is fresh.
So now is there anything i can do to make the bumper match with the rest of the car without repaint the whole car???
Thanks a lot for your help.

Incubus

Tell the body shop that they're responsible for MATCHING the paint regardless of whether it's old or new.


EDIT: They didn't go to autobody school to rely on "codes" when painting cars...did they?

HJE36

Well, that's what i tried to argue with them but doesn't work much.

Incubus

Meh, I'd pursue that further. Did you, by any chance, pay with American Express?

JSWhaler

Did you drop off the bumper to be painted or was it installed on your car then painted because then they should have blended it with the hood and fenders. If they just painted your bumper by itself then you have an unmatching silverstone bumper.

mikesed

unfort. this happens a lot.. they either 1) should make it match cause they are responsible (they are being paid) or 2) paint the whole car if need be.. who wants a miscolored/mismatched car?