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This part comes primered but my question is how can I get it painted factory matched to the original paint on my truck. Which is the best place to do it.
This part comes primered but my question is how can I get it painted factory matched to the original paint on my truck. Which is the best place to do it.
just call local paint shops in your area find out which one has a better price and a good reputation, and dont forget about availability, but seeing as it's such a small piece you should be able to get it done quickly. the paint color code in on the door sticker when you open the driver side door.
Just don't take it to a Maaco type place if you intend to keep the vehicle longer than 2 yrs or so. Their paint jobs always end up cracking/flaking off.
Just don't take it to a Maaco type place if you intend to keep the vehicle longer than 2 yrs or so. Their paint jobs always end up cracking/flaking off.
Not necessarily. I've had 2 spot paint jobs done on cars by Maaco that lasted for the duration of ownership(>5 years for both). In my experiences, if the paint job looks "right" when they do it, you shouldn't have a problem. If it looks like crap when they do it, then yeah, you're going to have issues if you accept it.
Not necessarily. I've had 2 spot paint jobs done on cars by Maaco that lasted for the duration of ownership(>5 years for both). In my experiences, if the paint job looks "right" when they do it, you shouldn't have a problem. If it looks like crap when they do it, then yeah, you're going to have issues if you accept it.
A spot is different than a whole piece, in this case an entire fender. They have no existing paint on the part to blend into, and for the new paint to adhere to.
A spot is different than a whole piece, in this case an entire fender. They have no existing paint on the part to blend into, and for the new paint to adhere to.
I always thought spot work was more difficult than painting a whole panel?
I always thought spot work was more difficult than painting a whole panel?
It's only more difficult in color matching. As far as adhesion goes, factory paint that is sanded and primed around the spot is great for new paint to stick to. That's not necessarily the case with a new, primed bumper.
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