When getting a new bumper cover how close does the new paint job look to car itself?

96_4.6 · 11-03-2002, 03:07 PM

My front and rear bumper covers are pretty messed up so i bought a new front bumper cover and i'm buying a rear one soon and i was wondering how close the paint will look to the cars paint, like how good the match will be and i heard its gonna be alot to have them painted, thanks for any help

fiveohpatrol · 11-03-2002, 03:30 PM

it really depends on how good the paint shop is. Also, if your paint is faded very much, then it is going to be harder for them to match the color.

If you take it to a reputable shop, then you should be just fine

1969Mach1 · 11-03-2002, 06:46 PM

Like fiveohpatrol said it depends how good your shop is.... my mom was hit a few years back and they repainted her rear quarter pannel and you couldn't even notice it. They buffed it so it would blend into the rest of the car you didn't notice any sudden change in colour. It was next to impossible to notice unless you were told where to look. So I believe if you take it to a good shop, you should be fine.

§am.

Crazy Horse GT · 11-03-2002, 08:02 PM

when i first got hit in the front bumper, or the wife did, i took it to a ford dealer. crappy bumper cover, had a sag in it, when i wrecked it, thank's too the crapyear gatorback's, they put on an aftermarket one from nashville, look's as good - or better than oem.

96_4.6 · 11-03-2002, 09:49 PM

How much did it cost to everyone who replyed, like how much can I expect for a front and rear bumper cover, there both new, thanks again

1969Mach1 · 11-03-2002, 10:06 PM

Well it went threw insurance and it was a few years back so I have no real idea. Shouldn't be to expensive I would imagin.

§am.

11-03-2002, 03:07 PM	#1
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	When getting a new bumper cover how close does the new paint job look to car itself? My front and rear bumper covers are pretty messed up so i bought a new front bumper cover and i'm buying a rear one soon and i was wondering how close the paint will look to the cars paint, like how good the match will be and i heard its gonna be alot to have them painted, thanks for any help __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

11-03-2002, 03:30 PM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	it really depends on how good the paint shop is. Also, if your paint is faded very much, then it is going to be harder for them to match the color. If you take it to a reputable shop, then you should be just fine __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

11-03-2002, 06:46 PM	#3
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Like fiveohpatrol said it depends how good your shop is.... my mom was hit a few years back and they repainted her rear quarter pannel and you couldn't even notice it. They buffed it so it would blend into the rest of the car you didn't notice any sudden change in colour. It was next to impossible to notice unless you were told where to look. So I believe if you take it to a good shop, you should be fine. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

11-03-2002, 08:02 PM	#4
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	when i first got hit in the front bumper, or the wife did, i took it to a ford dealer. crappy bumper cover, had a sag in it, when i wrecked it, thank's too the crapyear gatorback's, they put on an aftermarket one from nashville, look's as good - or better than oem. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

11-03-2002, 09:49 PM	#5
96_4.6 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 417	How much did it cost to everyone who replyed, like how much can I expect for a front and rear bumper cover, there both new, thanks again __________________ 1996 Mustang GT, AODE -Trickflow Upper Plenum -BBK 70mm Throttlebody -02 PI Lower Intake -March Pulleys -BBK H-Pipe -2 Chamber Flowmaster mufflers -3000 RPM Stall -JLT CAI with special K&N -MSD Supercondutor wires -180 stat -FRPP 4:10's *FOR SALE C&L TRUE FLOW INLET PIPE WITH K&N* My Stang

11-03-2002, 10:06 PM	#6
1969Mach1 HEY I CAN SET A NAME NOW! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,556	Well it went threw insurance and it was a few years back so I have no real idea. Shouldn't be to expensive I would imagin. §am. __________________ 1969 Mustang Mach 1Sold 351-4V Windsor, 4 Speed MACH 1 - Moving At The Speed Of Sound. 1979 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car For Sale - Email me for Info 302-2V, 3-Speed Auto One of 2,106 made One of 405 sent to Canada. Yes those are caution lights, and No you can't pass me when there on. Ricer Hater's Club - Member #4

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