Need advice for body shop - color matching bumper
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Need advice for body shop - color matching bumper
So I had my bumper re-painted using the color code 650 (calcite/arctic) white
It is very white and does not match the rest of the car at all!
the rest of the car is a bit more yellow, the bumper is too white.
I know the material is slightly different and it will never be exact but it is very noticeable.
The shop used the paint code, but what do I need to tell them to match the car properly? does anyone know if there is a way to find out the tint of the white?
They use a water base paint.
It is very white and does not match the rest of the car at all!
the rest of the car is a bit more yellow, the bumper is too white.
I know the material is slightly different and it will never be exact but it is very noticeable.
The shop used the paint code, but what do I need to tell them to match the car properly? does anyone know if there is a way to find out the tint of the white?
They use a water base paint.
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Someone brought the same topic up a few days ago 
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https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ite-w204s.html
:https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w...ite-w204s.html
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If you use the Glasurit waterbased base coat, nano clear system & paint code I can assure you a match to SA built cars.
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Yeah, that post was mine.
The only way you're going to color match is to start with the base 650 and start adding tints and spray on a card to see if it matches. If it's still too light, add some more and repeat.
If you take it to any auto body or paint shop that has their own machine, they'll do it for you.
I just ended up wrapping my spoiler in carbon fiber.
The only way you're going to color match is to start with the base 650 and start adding tints and spray on a card to see if it matches. If it's still too light, add some more and repeat.
If you take it to any auto body or paint shop that has their own machine, they'll do it for you.
I just ended up wrapping my spoiler in carbon fiber.
