Question about factory painted/aftermarket painted
02-11-2009, 07:30 AM
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I really want to buy an ACS style lip and a vendor on this forum offers them for $375 painted and shipped.
My concern is that if they use the factory paint I am worried that since my car is from 2005 the paint will not match becuase my paint may be a little faded. Is it better to have them painted locally?
Would it look different?
My concern is that if they use the factory paint I am worried that since my car is from 2005 the paint will not match becuase my paint may be a little faded. Is it better to have them painted locally?
Would it look different?
02-11-2009, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Howitzer' post='790350' date='Feb 11 2009, 11:32 AM
I recommend locally. Also, no need to make an entire new thread about this.
02-11-2009, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='790359' date='Feb 11 2009, 11:39 AM
if u have $ to spend, get it painted locally so it matches and u can go back to them if it's crap. If ui wanna save $ and take the risk, get i painted.
02-11-2009, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='790431' date='Feb 11 2009, 09:53 AM
How much risk are we talking about? What are the chances?
If you are this worried about it, then don't take ANY risk. Get it painted locally from someone you know and can take it back to if it is not completed to your satisfaction.
02-11-2009, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Krozi' post='790431' date='Feb 11 2009, 07:53 PM
How much risk are we talking about? What are the chances?
has fore sure get lightened by the sun.
You need a highly skilled expert to find the exact color of your car.
02-11-2009, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Rated M' post='790434' date='Feb 11 2009, 07:59 PM
If you are this worried about it, then don't take ANY risk. Get it painted locally from someone you know and can take it back to if it is not completed to your satisfaction.
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My Ride: 520d F10, Sport Auto, Black, sun protection, Oyster/Black with Anthracite, Ambient lighting.
Had to have new bumpers on both of my BMW's and the paint isn't an exact match and thats on cars that were 4 and 11 months old. Both done at BMW approved body shops as well. I doubt you will get a perfect match just painting one panel they will have to blend it in with local panels. Saying that a slight difference in a lip spoiler won't be that noticable IMO but would still get it done locally so you have the best chance.