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Even though the new bumper is factory painted it doesn't necessarily mean that the new bumper and old colour will match 1:1 -> they might have to paint the new
by otuutti 6y ago
Even though the new bumper is factory painted it doesn't necessarily mean that the new bumper and old colour will match 1:1 -> they might have to paint the new bumper regardless which is why it might be preferable to just fix the existing one.
- clarry 6y agoIn my experience honda parts do match 1:1 and I don't think they'd waste the effort on maintaining a stock of pre-painted parts if the receiving body shop was going to have to paint it anyway.
- bluGill 6y agoSo Honda has got around uv from the sun fading paint?
- RHSeeger 6y agoNah, they pre-fade them for you. > I'd like a 1995 Civic bumper, dark blue, with UV Fading to match 10 in-garage years and 10 out, but indirect sunlight. Please.
- pixl97 6y agoDepends how old your car is and how much UV damage the current paint has. New cars match in pretty well, older cars generally need some touch up.
- gambiting 6y agoIn fact all the manufacturers I've ever worked with send you an unpainted bumper when you order a new one(or any body panel really) and it has to be painted before being fitted, specifically for the reason you mentioned. A good body shop will match the paint that's actually on your vehicle.