MoNd3sTo7

I got my car come out from panel and paint shop 2 week ago.. But the result come out very bad.. now my car look two different color now.. anyone know why? the paint code should be correct.. cause he told me the paint code is 744.. if that guy had the correct code number.. The new paint should be match with my old paint right?

E320Star

obviously not !!! Did u paint the entire car? or where needed only !! There is no way u can match the color 100%

slk55lvr

Brand new paint can never match the same color code of paint that has been sitting in the sun/rain/snow for 10 years. A real good paint shop mixes to adjust the shade, and obviously this was not a real good paint shop. You are better off painting the entire car now.

suicidal4life

In addition to the painter custom tinting the paint to match they will often paint any adjacent panels (IE if you are replacing a fender he would paint the hood and door) blending the new paint across the adjacent panels so it is a gentle fade and is less detectable. It sounds like you went to a shop that does not do very high quality work or perhaps you were not totally clear on what you expected from them.

ccmbduong

I was in a color matching technology for my past company for years and it's almost impossible to color match paint (new vs.old) , and also because of the sheen due to aging effect

Good Luck

W211 Ryda

my car is garaged about 98% of the time...detailed monthly so the paint is in pristine condition. i got a minor dent in my hood so that needs to be repaired and painted. i will be taking it to a high quality body shop, but I'm wondering how close could they get to matching the original paint? I heard silver is hard to match and there could be a slight variation at certain angles. any tips would be appreciated!

hubert

Silver is very hard color to match thats why a good quality body shop will blend your two fenders so it looks even.

suicidal4life

If the dent is small enough and not too near the fenders they can probably blend the paint across the hood. If its large, near the fender, or the whole hood is replaced they will probably need to blend the paint across the fenders.

MoNd3sTo7

I just needed my new paint on the fender only.. Not the whole entire car.. I went back to complain yesterday.. they told me will adjust and repaint my car again.. SO here (PIC) is the result after got the new paint.. Anyone can see the different colour between the fender and door?

W211 Ryda

wow, sorry to say this, but that paint match looks horrible. fender looks darker.

MoNd3sTo7

Yes, you are right.. the fender looks darker.. hopefully this time they can do better job than before..

benzmodz

Paint analysis comes under several factors.
- Mercedes batch number based on age of car
- UV exposure
- Paint code

My car has 1 paint code and 5 variation codes based on the age.

Paint matching is an artform and only people who have been active in the area for a long time actually get great results.

SUNILP

I second that.

John H

Color matching is an art!

With metallic colors you also need to match the same spray techniques. Even paint shot from the same can have different shades when dry. Fast drying or a thin coat of paint will have a lot of sparkle and appear light. Slow drying or thick paint, where the flakes sinks to the bottom layer and get covered more by the pigment, will look darker.

A competent shop with a good painter is expensive and worth it!

Richard / E320

That's why every vehicle I buy is 'white'; metallic colors are beautiful, until it's time for a repair... even small rock chips aren't as noticeable than a metallic.

[iNTx]

Isnt that in Singapore?
I thought C&C did make a good job on my car.

MoNd3sTo7

No.. Im from Brunei..