Paint Question for enkei

[Vettezuki]

Or whoever.

I don't want to lay out major cash for a repaint of the whole Vette right now, but if I could color match and repaint one of the roof panels and the front bumper without it looking like two different colors, I think I'd like to do it. My Vette is a kind of Arctic white. Can this be matched well?

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/547/DSC00070.JPG

[SeanPlunk]

Judging by the paint on the Cobra, I'd say no. Paul (LS1Z28) says White is the hardest color to match.

[Vettezuki]

Judging by the paint on the Cobra, I'd say no. Paul (LS1Z28) says White is the hardest color to match.

That's what I was afraid of. Though it would be more of a holding pattern for a few years rather than a "permanent" fix, and I'm probably not quite as picky as you about paint. Probably focus on other basic stuff for a while.

[BADDASSC6]

Your paint is in better shape than the paint on my vette.

[Vettezuki]

Your paint is in better shape than the paint on my vette.

This is an old pic. One of the roof panels and bumper has lots of bare spots showing through. I'll snap some pics tonight if I get a chance.

[94cobra69ss396]

Talk to Phil. His guys color matched the Cobra when they painted the trunk perfectly.

[Vettezuki]

Talk to Phil. His guys color matched the Cobra when they painted the trunk perfectly.

Thanks. I'm curious what it'd be just to match and spray. I can do the initial prep.

[94cobra69ss396]

Thanks. I'm curious what it'd be just to match and spray. I can do the initial prep.

They were going to charge me $200 to do my trunk but that's the brother discount. I'll call him today about it and have him get in touch with you.

[enkeivette]

Ben, I would let them use their primer on it. I wouldn't think white would be so hard to paint match, unless you're anal like Sean. Then again I have no experience paint matching.

[Vettezuki]

Ben, I would let them use their primer on it. I wouldn't think white would be so hard to paint match, unless you're anal like Sean. Then again I have no experience paint matching.

I guess I could just bring the panel and bumper with the white that's on it and say "make it the same color all over." One Q. What about the "flex coat" or whatever it's called for the bumper, which apparently is some kind of polyurethane? :huh: I was sort of under the impression this had to be stripped of the paint and recoated with something a little special ???

[94cobra69ss396]

I already talked to Phil. He was on a road test at the time but said he would talk to Paul who runs the body shop once hw got back. I think they will want the whole car to color match it but you can ask Phil.

[Vettezuki]

I already talked to Phil. He was on a road test at the time but said he would talk to Paul who runs the body shop once hw got back. I think they will want the whole car to color match it but you can ask Phil.

Doesn't really matter to me. Just whatever is easiest. It's just an idea at the moment to make the car more presentable for a few years. Depends on cost. Don't think I'd go beyond $500 for the panel and bumper. Otherwise just live with it. I grew up red neck so it doesn't really bother me that much. But if the price is right.

[Throttle Crazy]

I will do it for $500.00 or less but I do need the whole car, We will also shoot both roof panels. I do not currently have a ton of paint work in the shop so next week would be good if you are ready. We will prep., primer and paint. Yes it will require a flex additive in the paint on the bumper.

[Vettezuki]

I will do it for $500.00 or less but I do need the hole car, We will also shoot both roof panels. I do not currently have a ton of paint work in the shop so next week would be good if you are ready. We will prep., primer and paint. Yes it will require a flex additive in the paint on the bumper.

Awesome Phil! Let me sleep on it and talk to the boss. But I'm strongly leaning in favor. At that price maybe I can point out a couple little nicks that can get a dab for a touch extra, but even if it's just the roof and bumper, that'd go a long way to betterness. :drink:

[enkeivette]

As far as I can remember, a color match isn't done by matching the paint to the body and spraying the bumper. It's done by spraying the bumper white and fading into the body. Which means spraying the rest of your car, at least the front.

Which means, the new paint won't like your old paint and will probably turn to shit in 5 years.

Plastic bumpers don't need to be primed if I remember correctly. You can prime them. The additive is just something that mixes in the paint. Paint itself is really flexible, so if it's cracking it's prob your bumper, not the paint.

[injdinjn]

Flex is a additive.

[Vettezuki]

On deeper thinking I'm gonna hold on this and use what limited play money I have on the project car. I'll come back to painting the Vette later and do it completely at one time. Thank you for your time and info. :drink:

[iespeed]

Ok, yes blending is better, but blending a vette is basically painting one end or the other. Yes the paint can be matched to very satisfactory level ( aka panel painting ) Usually bumpers did not match from the factory all that well if You are anal. Flex is a additive, very's from system to system. If You have bare plastic showing thats where the work comes in. Used to repaint alot of Vette bumpers for dealerships because of color match problems from the factory. Post # 9