[Toneskii]

Hey Guys,

I'm new here so bear with me.
I got my rear bumper painted months ago and it is a noticeable difference.
Should i ask the shop "bimmers only dallas" to repaint for a closer match?
At the time i was advised it will start to blend over time and there will never be a perfect match. Its only seem to have gotten worse.

Any suggestions?? Halp!

[Gen13 F36]

U need picture on daytime....no flash so no shadow

[Toneskii]

Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

U need picture on daytime....no flash so no shadow

Okay, I'll take some after work today!
Thank you!

[Zanity]

Originally Posted by Toneskii

At the time i was advised it will start to blend over time and there will never be a perfect match.

they are bullshitting you. The body shop I goto has never said this to anyone, and no one has ever complained new paint mismatch unless you're talking about plastic vs metal paint discrepancy. This shop must use cheap equipment for repainting, so it doesn't turn out properly.

but yes, please take more pictures from all angles.

[Toneskii]

Originally Posted by Zanity

they are bullshitting you. The body shop I goto has never said this to anyone, and no one has ever complained new paint mismatch unless you're talking about plastic vs metal paint discrepancy. This shop must use cheap equipment for repainting, so it doesn't turn out properly.

but yes, please take more pictures from all angles.

I will take more after work.

And should I ask them to repaint even though it has been months?

[evdok]

Bumpers always look different shade to body panels, look at pictures of other F30's

[Gen13 F36]

How is it different... bumper shade to the body panel?

Have you detail or buff and wax the entire car. It could be imperfection on the body paint since it's old and the new bumper finish might be mixed to the original paint code. Some paint shop use code already in the computer to mixed the paint to match the car.

[Zanity]

back in 2005 I had a new white 350Z, the bumper was really a different color to the body and that was on every 350Z. But our modern BMWs... no, my F32 bumpers have identical paint as the chassis, so I don't think that's the issue. If it were, the OP would have noticed it from day 1 before he had it repainted.

[Toneskii]

Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

How is it different... bumper shade to the body panel?

Have you detail or buff and wax the entire car. It could be imperfection on the body paint since it's old and the new bumper finish might be mixed to the original paint code. Some paint shop use code already in the computer to mixed the paint to match the car.

I will get photos in better lighting in a couple hours.

[deviantspeed]

Originally Posted by evdok

Bumpers always look different shade to body panels, look at pictures of other F30's

Except there's similar angles and light with these pics.

You can see the lack of paint on the panel, and the potential lack of pearl and clear. I'll bet they just color matched on a single stage paint and told you it will all be ok after 30 days, and the warranty is probably 30 days.

Demand perfection! I would also like to see some outside angle shots, I'll bet it's even more obvious.

[cdwalls]

dont waste time with anything else other than taking it back for a repaint. on them.

[Toneskii]

Added photos. Idk if I'm crazy or what! Like it's so obvious! I could get more with the light hitting the car tomorrow morning!

[Toneskii]

Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

How is it different... bumper shade to the body panel?

Have you detail or buff and wax the entire car. It could be imperfection on the body paint since it's old and the new bumper finish might be mixed to the original paint code. Some paint shop use code already in the computer to mixed the paint to match the car.

I will get it detailed and take more.

[Gen13 F36]

Just judging from the picture on a computer screen, not that much difference, bumper look darker a little. Maybe buffing out with wax will do it. I already tell you this... it's not going to be perfect.

[Mr Podman]

Looks wrong to me.





podman

[Toneskii]

Originally Posted by Mr Podman

Looks wrong to me.





podman

Definitely giving them a call tomorrow! Or should I do the wax and buff as others suggested first?

[Toneskii]

Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

Just judging from the picture on a computer screen, not that much difference, bumper look darker a little. Maybe buffing out with wax will do it. I already tell you this... it's not going to be perfect.

Right. I wasn't expecting perfect, but that's an obvious difference. Makes it look ugly imo

[deviantspeed]

Originally Posted by Mr Podman

Looks wrong to me.





podman

This again...

Last pic clearly shows a mismatch. Good luck OP!

First thing the new shop will ask is... what's on the bumper? Acrylic or Urethane. Mismatch and it'll bubble up and cause even more work.

[Gen13 F36]

I just got home and yep... I see it now on my big monitor. You need to give them a call or go back there.

[IK6SPEED]

Originally Posted by Toneskii

Right. I wasn't expecting perfect, but that's an obvious difference. Makes it look ugly imo

How much did they charge.

[Zanity]

Originally Posted by Toneskii

Definitely giving them a call tomorrow! Or should I do the wax and buff as others suggested first?

You should take it back, don't wax and buff, they'll have an excuse and say that you did something wrong and made it look off.

P.S: I have a 2015 F32 too, only mine is red

[Mr Podman]

Originally Posted by Toneskii

Definitely giving them a call tomorrow! Or should I do the wax and buff as others suggested first?

Don't touch it.
Take it back.





podman