Paint shade matching Question

[HooverCJL24]

I bought a bumper on ebay that is painted a darker green then my 96 talon. It looks to be 1 or 2 shades to dark. Is it possible to lighten it up in any way or blend it. Or is my only option to have the whole thing repainted. Thanks

 

[KiD_DSM115]

I bought a bumper on ebay that is painted a darker green then my 96 talon. It looks to be 1 or 2 shades to dark. Is it possible to lighten it up in any way or blend it. Or is my only option to have the whole thing repainted. Thanks

I dont know anything about painting/fading to match your color scheme.....but check around for local bodyshops and see how much they charged....should be less than $100...jus spend that and you'll at least have no worry's...

 

[HooverCJL24]

does anyone know how much it would be to just have the thing totally repainted?

 

[jepherz]

No more than fading it into your current car color

 

[HooverCJL24]

so you guys think around 100 for a good job, or are you talking maaco. thanks

 

[OnABudget]

I think you should paint it yourself. Find out what your color code is a buy a 12ox can of it. Buy primer, paint and clear coat. I painted the whole hatch area and roof of the car and it looks very good.

Follow these instructions: http://linear1.org/gm/archives/00000156.php

 

[IMMORTALSPYDER]

Buying the paint yourself won't work. It'll be off still. Like you said it's the same color but slightly darker. That means it's made of a different formula. Just using your paint code doesn't mean it'll match. It could come out worse then it already is. A body shop can compare paint chips and make it match. And if they don't match it, you can always tell them to redo it.

 

[HooverCJL24]

how much should i expect to pay to have a good body shop completely repaint the whole thing if i do all the prep work, i dont want to be overcharged

 

[IMMORTALSPYDER]

Usually uninstalling, prepping, painting, and reinstalling is like $350. So that's your ballpark to work down from if you do some of the work yourself.