SON415

Hey guys so i just bought a new IPL Rear Bumper from Concept Z Performance in Moonlight White. So Customer service was good, but the OEM paint does not match.. Its alot Whiter then my car. Seems to me as well that there is far less Gold pearls then the rest of my car. Ive researched the forums and people have said due to Fresh Paint that it will blend and fade in later on, how true is that? Or do you guys think i should go to a paint shop and get it repainted? Im still waiting on Nicks (Concept Z Perf.) to respond to me. Ill post some pictures in a couple hours!

G37SBS

Don't worry about it .. it's normal.

Paint on metal and Paint on Plastic will never match. If you don't trust me go to your local dealership and check it out by yourself.

Enjoy your new bumper!

SON415

Hmm i read that as well, but some people also say that , that is false, Its actually a lot whiter, Noticeably. But wouldnt that be true for my stock sport front bumper? Im just hoping it fades/blends in with some sunlight. Thanks for your input, do you have any mismatching parts as well?
Ill be posting some piccs 2m morning for better lighting so you guys can see. But it is factory oem paint.

SON415

So i think i kind of figured out what it is. I noticed that there is alot less pearls when i hold the light up to it, and it seems like its a just one shade too light. Would a blend do anything? Or would i have to get that whole bumper repainted?

NeverBoneStock

iTrader: (25)

Anyone who says you can't match Pearl is full of crap. I have been rocking a 08 Ivory Pearl G and when I get my parts painted they always match.

Nothin2Somethin

I concur, shop I use got my bumpers and fender to match when I had to use them. It is a pain in the rear but it can be done.

blackfunk

iTrader: (1)

They may match to you eyes. Some who knows what they're looking at will know that it does not. Cars come from the factory with paint that doesn't always match. What makes you think a body shop is gonna get it right all the time?

Blending is the way to go. And even then depending on what gets painted you can see the cut lines of the new paint job.

Nothin2Somethin

Takes time bruhh and the right shop. 90% is better than 50%. Not many shops can deal with pearl.

SON415

So These are the pictures , the one with flash ON shows that it has FAR less gold pearls and is much whiter. You can see the shade difference in the Day time pictures... waht to doo...

thestackshow

Yea, thats a pretty bad color match they did.

NeverBoneStock

iTrader: (25)

That's what happens when a company sprays and throws it in a box.. Spend the xtra 300 to 400 to have it done right.. That's just what u have to do

Nothin2Somethin

Find a reputable shop in your area and do like neverbonestock said.

malady

iTrader: (1)

I dunno when I got my QAA IPL sides from the dealer the paint didn't match well either it was a lot brighter.

When the car gets dirty you can't tell tho.

quakerroatmeal

iTrader: (3)

The problem with owning a white car . I have read that since it's new paint it will be whiter as well (vs paint that has been faded on the car). I've had a white car before and had this same exact problem. I would return the bumper and try else where.

SON415

Alright so i put my car in the shop, should be done and painted by thurs, ill update you guys with pics! I just bought some paint from a supply store QAA and had a pretty good shop do it ! Still waiting on Concept Z performance reply. Hope they reimburse me for the paint job..