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How do I get a good paint match?
xxx_mojo_xxx:
Hi,
Current project in progress includes:
- OSIR lip spoiler
- R32 side skirts
- R32 rear bumper
- ECS torque arm insert
- Milltek exhaust
Understandly I had to get my body trims painted. So I dropped them off to reputable bodyshop. They took the chasis number (at the front of the car) and the paint code from some where in boot - wasn't looking.
The brief was to get a good colour match and finish on all parts.
Yesterday (after a weeks wait) I picked up the parts. At first inspection I was really pleased with the finish. With a spring in my stride I took the parts to the TTShop where I was getting everything fitted.
To cut to the chase...
Disappointment 1 - An hour into the fitting I was told the wrong exhaust had been delivered. I was told that I would have to wait until next Tuesday for the correct one to arrive. :confused:
Disappoinment 2 - I decided to wander into the workshop to have a look at how things looked. Took a glance at the front spoiler and I noticed a difference in the colour shade. The new front spoiler was subtly lighter.
I suggested we hold-off fitting any of the other parts so I could get them checked. Besides I needed to come back for the exhaust. By this time my original side skirts had been removed... arrrrggghhh :angry015:
So what did the bodyshop have to say...well they said the paint was as per the colour code and that there was very little that they can do apart from blend the colour into the other panels of the car - which I'm very, very reluctant to do....
I decided to phone a VW approved bodyshop and they confirmed that I had the correct part code for the car...but they did say that all cars have subtly different shades and that they usually paint a couple of samples to get the best paint match. So, I asked how do you make the different shades...and the answer was a load of evasive waffle....
I got to get this sorted...but reluctant to take it to the VW bodyshop...as I'd expect them to charge somewhere around £400-600 on top of what I have already paid - assuming the current body shop can't get the colour sorted...
Looking for suggestions/ideas?
Top Cat:
I am afraid it comes with the territory of getting bits sprayed especially plastic bits, all or most body shops blend in the paint work onto the next panels. :rolleye:
All this being said a really good body shop will endeavor to match the colours correctly.
I have had my skirts painted and the colour does not match perfectly, but even my petrol cap is a completely different shade and that's factory. :chicken:
Your choices are see how it looks when its all finished and polished, it should look better, or go to a top end body shop who will be able to match it and will blend it in seamlessly. but you will be paying for this.
I dont think its possible to spray the parts off the car bolt them on and have a perfect match, i just dont think it's as straight forward as that :smiley:
xxx_mojo_xxx:
Thanks TopCat!
The plan is that I get the bits fitted on Tuesday and then take the car back to the original bodyshop to try and get a closer match to the original colour....
I don't think I'm being fussy when the paint match is as poor as below... (apologies for the photo quality - pic taken from my mobile)
Top Cat:
Wow that does look bad. :chicken:
If it all turns into a disaster like my bits that got sprayed then give us a call, i have found a great body shop near me who will give you that extra bit of perfectionism that we all suffer from on here. :smiley:
182_blue:
Thats quite a bad match !!, even though they used the correct code they should have tried it to see what the match was like
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