So they called and said that my C was ready...

too right! it sucks to wait a little longer - but never settle for 2nd best. You've done good. Hang in there BGGirl

 

More than likely they used the factory paint, correct code, etc.

The problems arise with the manual mixing, air pressures, gun setting, speed of application, distance from surface during application, angle of spray at application, orifice size, booth lighting, etc. Matching complicated paint mixes and metalflakes is a difficult task. Not every paint guy is up to it. Some paints are harder than others.

Best o' luck to you.

 

I would be careful and make sure the body shop does not just try and blend the bumber into the repair they already did.

 

I'm curious what the other side of car looks like i've looked at other summer rain c's on this site and every bumper is off color a bit. just saying

 

Showed the pictures to my husband, without the story, just the paint job... he took one look and said "Oh, hell no!"

 

As are we all.

 

And toes

 

2 things would upset me about these events.
First, I don't like the idea that the body shop initially tried to pass off a paint match job that poor as being simply a trick of the light or shade. I can believe even a good body shop can make a mistake, but what I can't believe is that a good body shop wouldn't immediately notice it. Telling you your car was ready, and even trying to get you to take it in that shape, was the lower end of professionalism.

Secondly? Unless the "Body Shop Guy" was just kidding or being sarcastic, the admission that they "used the paint codes this time" , would also make me upset. As a consumer having your vehicle fixed, if it was a joke, it wasn't funny. If they were being serious, it's further evidence of nonprofessional behavior.

I had a similar experience with my Honda Fit which suffered a slightly damaged bumper that needed to be repaired. Similar in that when I went to pick it up and was assured as I was walked out to my vehicle that it looked great, I immediately noticed the bumper guard was replaced in the wrong area, and crooked.

In my case they tried the same thing, trying to convince me that I was wrong about the placement of the bumper guard. About 5 seconds of research on the internet brought up undeniable proof that they had placed the guard in the wrong area...separate from also being crooked.

Honestly, I can accept mistakes....they happen. I don't like it when body shops try to shuffle off a mistake by hoping the customer doesn't notice or doesn't care.

 

Good morning BGGirl, was it yesterday you were going to pick up your car ? How does it look this time?
I would be furious if any shop treated my my wife like they are treating you. As long as you won't be using them again, maybe you could drop their E-Mail address here and we can drop them a note also.

 

Waaaaaayyyyyyyyy better.

 

Looks great! Glad to know they can do it if they actually try. Good for you for putting your foot down, and not accepting it before.

 

Looks SO much better! Would be interesting if someone can validate if there are multiple codes based on distribution. Given the differences in trim level and naming conventions already in existence, I guess I wouldn't be surprised by color code/formula differences as well.

 

I'll bet the American/Japanese formula story is false. Sounds like a crude attempt at a copout to me.

 

Much, much better... though to my eye the bumper still appears a wee tad lighter. I still think you should have demanded they repaint the whole car in one color, but that's just me feeling put out on your behalf. Congratulations, and tell your dad not to do that again! ;-)

 

That must be an artifact of SRM itself... Just took a good, long look at my blue streak out in the bright sunlight and I do not see a discernible difference between body and bumper colors.

Anyway, as long as YOU are happy (or at least content), that's all that really matters.