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Old 05-28-2010, 04:16 PM   #1
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Repainting the bumper

'03 Boxster, Arctic Silver.

There was a small (unnoticeable) dent on the front bumper. I took it to a local body shop and had them get the dent out and repaint the entire bumper. A few days later, they called me and told me it was ready. As soon as I saw it, I immediately noticed it didn't look right and commented on it. They said it was just the way the sun was glaring on it.

I have driven it for a week and I am 100% unhappy with how it turned out, and I think that it looks HORRIBLE. I called them and politely expressed my displeasure and they said they would absolutely try to make it right for me and fix it. So I am going to bring it in on Tuesday (after the Memorial Day weekend).

My question to you guys... what should I do if they can't match the color? This car is over 7 years old and the original paint has obviously aged. Is it impossible to match this color, or am I just using the wrong place? Would a high-end body shop be able to match the color perfectly?

Here are two pictures so you can cringe with me:



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