Bad result after repaint my car.. :(
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Bad result after repaint my car.. :(
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?
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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?
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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.
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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!
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Silver is very hard color to match thats why a good quality body shop will blend your two fenders so it looks even.
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!
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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!
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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?
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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?
- 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.
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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.
- 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.
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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!
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!
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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?
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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?
I thought C&C did make a good job on my car.
