To repaint, touchup, or to replace?

MA70-3.0GT · 05-17-2013, 10:06 AM

Personally I'd have it done by a shop since it appears to be a metallic finish & it can be hard to get right from a can. If the guy's worth the name of auto body specialist He'll be able to blow in the bumper to a degree that'll look OK if you didn't want to have the whole thing done. (It won't be perfect, but should be barely visible unless you crouched next to it).

Just my 2p (sterling)

Sonyps307 · 05-17-2013, 10:15 AM

Most shops charge 150-200$ to spray a bumper

SupraHead · 05-20-2013, 03:37 PM

lol most guys esp some car enthusiasts would go up to it and say hmmm wait is that a TOUCHUP paint i see?!!! lol but ehh i agree but is there a way to make it blend in? beacuse my paint is atleast 24 yrs old. if lets say i have a new paint it would look diff, its like a white paper that you pour water on and another fresh piece of paper and you compare it. or do i tell them to get me the OEM that blue metallic?

cre · 05-21-2013, 12:55 AM

A skilled shop can match the existing paint... Many have a device which actually measures the color versus just eyeballing the mixture.

SupraHead · 05-21-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by cre

A skilled shop can match the existing paint... Many have a device which actually measures the color versus just eyeballing the mixture.

ohhh im going to ask then, so they wont scam me. I just like the original metallic blue. Keep it a stock sleeper. Thanks CRE for replying and everyone else.

cre · 05-23-2013, 02:48 AM

I probably shouldn't say "many"... I know people at a couple higher end shops in my area who have devices similar to what I used in the graphic design business for color measurements and calibrations. I've wondered (but never asked) how well those things do with metallics.

SupraHead · 05-23-2013, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cre

I probably shouldn't say "many"... I know people at a couple higher end shops in my area who have devices similar to what I used in the graphic design business for color measurements and calibrations. I've wondered (but never asked) how well those things do with metallics.

Cre, i dont want to be the guy who doesnt know much about paint and work, what should i say? Give me an estimate, what are the procedures, what tool are u going to use (whats it called)?

and thanks Cre for giving ur time to respond =)

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05-21-2013, 12:55 AM	#4
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05-23-2013, 02:48 AM	#6
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	I probably shouldn't say "many"... I know people at a couple higher end shops in my area who have devices similar to what I used in the graphic design business for color measurements and calibrations. I've wondered (but never asked) how well those things do with metallics. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->

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05-17-2013, 10:15 AM	#2
Sonyps307 Lexus & 550's Join Date: May 2010 Location: Baltimore Posts: 526	Most shops charge 150-200$ to spray a bumper

05-20-2013, 03:37 PM	#3
SupraHead 3" Exhaust Join Date: May 2010 Location: SF Posts: 80	lol most guys esp some car enthusiasts would go up to it and say hmmm wait is that a TOUCHUP paint i see?!!! lol but ehh i agree but is there a way to make it blend in? beacuse my paint is atleast 24 yrs old. if lets say i have a new paint it would look diff, its like a white paper that you pour water on and another fresh piece of paper and you compare it. or do i tell them to get me the OEM that blue metallic?