usgpru27 Posted July 27, 2012 Report Share Posted July 27, 2012 Any of you Perf. White owners. How is the factory paint match of your bumper covers. Mine is not very good and on the warm side. I am looking to get a clear bra that usually turns white warm and I fear I will end up with Yellow. Trying to decide if I should have them matched better. Dont want to spend the $$ if it is a common theme. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoviiiyou Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 Mine was pretty spot on stock, but now that I got a TruFiber SS hood, it seems that the hood is a little warmer than my fenders and the front cover. I am going to have the SS hood re-shot to match perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks... Not sure what to do. My rear spoiler is also not a great match. Obviously these parts were not shot with the car. Who sprayed your hood to begin with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted August 1, 2012 Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 MIne is not a perfect match, but you can only tell when the light is just right. I am going to keep it the way it is, as the paint quality is great, Any of you Perf. White owners. How is the factory paint match of your bumper covers. Mine is not very good and on the warm side. I am looking to get a clear bra that usually turns white warm and I fear I will end up with Yellow. Trying to decide if I should have them matched better. Dont want to spend the $$ if it is a common theme. Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted August 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2012 Thanks Klastinger.. That is exactly what I am rolling around with. The factory paint is always great. You get it resprayed and you have orange peel issues etc. But mine looks like its a bolt on kit to a mustang. Bringing it to Ford to see what they say but will likely pay out of pocket and go to a very high quality shop to ensure quality controls. Will report back.. Thanks guys.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evoviiiyou Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Just an FYI, I just was made aware the reason for my hood not matching perfectly was that the paint code used on it was from Performance White from 2011 and my car which is a 2012 is HI-Performance White, a different color lacking the brown pigmentation. So 2011 had two whites available, and 2012 had one white available. Getting the hood re-sprayed now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 I got confirmation in less than a day that Ford is repainting my bumpers and spoiler. Its going to a local shop that does nice work that I have used as well. As long as the work comes out really nice A++ For Ford.. Goes in Monday. Will let you all know. Very interesting on the different whites. Is the other 2011 warmer than the 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsarkis Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Mine isn't perfect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Mine isn't perfect Now I feel quilty.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 Let me know how they come out. I have heard that some of the difference is because they are being painted on different materials. I got confirmation in less than a day that Ford is repainting my bumpers and spoiler. Its going to a local shop that does nice work that I have used as well. As long as the work comes out really nice A++ For Ford.. Goes in Monday. Will let you all know. Very interesting on the different whites. Is the other 2011 warmer than the 2012? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted August 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Let me know how they come out. I have heard that some of the difference is because they are being painted on different materials. Yes.. flex agent and other goodies makes a big difference. Honestly I think its the wrong color... Will advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted August 5, 2012 Report Share Posted August 5, 2012 Sounds good. Thanks Yes.. flex agent and other goodies makes a big difference. Honestly I think its the wrong color... Will advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted August 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Got my car back yesterday and I am quite happy with it. It is still not a perfect match but is now in the variance you would expect. 3 weeks and its clear bra time.. Thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klastinger Posted August 12, 2012 Report Share Posted August 12, 2012 Very good. I may end up having them paint mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 So the saga continues. I brought my Black Mamba hood down to the same shop that did the bumpers and the paint does not match at all. Way to white. My car has a build of 7/11 but its titled as a 12. Paint code is HP. Not sure what the problem could be. Its a good shop and the bumpers are spot on. They are going to try again. Sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boidster Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 For the very little it's worth: when I had the rusted-out bumpers of my F-150 replaced, the body shop had me come down and compare paint cards with the body paint. All of the cards had the same Ford paint code, but due to slightly different formulations there were several subtle shade differences (the cards had a much longer code that apparently gave the formulation). I ended up very happy with the match, though of course the bumpers are metal just like the body. So anyway, if the body shop has the Ford paint cards, it's worth a trip down to choose the color you want, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted January 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 Boidster, It is worth a lot. I think that is one of the things that frustrates me. I offered them the existing hood for just that purpose so they could match it. When they did the bumpers obviously had the car and got great results. I hope its not a bust as its a 2K hood by the time your done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSVT2010 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 Butt matching is the most complicated thing when it comes to automotive paint..... I run a high end body shop in STL and that is one of the most common issues. Especially when bumpers don't match from the factory from the get go, because they aren't even shot in the same place. We have a camera from our paint supplier that you set on the panel and it reads the pigments in the panel(don't ask how exactly) and formulates a color to mix. Comes in handy when you have color issues and variances in color. White is the toughest because its so persuaded by other colors, anything left in the lines at the factory or one overporn toner when being mixed. Painters have to make to make spray out cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted January 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 CSVT2010, Thanks for the reply. Makes me feel better coming from an expert. Sets a reasonable expectation. He should be respraying it this week and said he wants the car and will do spray out cards.. I am sure he will get close. Will post when I get it back and on... Have 13 grills, strips etc to also install. Spring will be here soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShelbyKR664 Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 My 07 SGT has similar issues. When I had it re striped, I tried to get the front and rear bumpers re painted under warranty. They only honored the stripes. The body shop manager said that all of the perf white cars don't match as they are shot separately. The fact the materials also plays a role. The paint quality of the car is excellent and I really don't want to touch it. I guess they call this modern patena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boidster Posted January 29, 2013 Report Share Posted January 29, 2013 ...one overporn toner... Mostly a problem with flesh tones, amirite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmungiel Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have the same concern with my 2011. The paint color on tthe front and rear bumpers of the car are more creamy of a white, as compared to the body. In fact, it is more noticeable on a cloudy day. My rear spoiler is also this creamy white. I WANT TO BRING IT TO THE DEALER AND START THE PROCESS OF A CLAIM. but, not sure if then the stripes my need to be replaced and will ford pay for them? To do it right....all stripes would have to be replaced and not just the portion on the front and rear bumper. Then, if you get it painted, you got to goto the body shop ford send you to. Went to a body shop guy and he said to paint all 3 would be about $1,500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 my ford dealer didnt even flinch.. Said sorry and when can I drop it off. 3 days later I picked it up and it looked great. The repaint was more on the white side. Your sounds exactly like mine. very warm looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I do have a stripe delete PW car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmungiel Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 looks like a few of you have been successful in getting Ford to take care and resolve the issue can you tell me the name of the dealers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Fullerton Ford Somerville NJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmungiel Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks usgpru27. Really appreciate the info and all that you guys have offered. I am only 25 minutes from Fullerton Ford. I am really disgusted with these bumpers and you guys have motivated me to move forward. Best of luck to all of you, in whatever you decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmungiel Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Oh....sorry...forgot to ask, usgpru27, Who did you talk to at Fullerton Ford? I think I would be successful, if I went to the same person. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usgpru27 Posted February 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 I looked at my paperwork but do not see any name. And I didn't pay attension. He was the service manager. Older White hair. Nice guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmungiel Posted February 17, 2013 Report Share Posted February 17, 2013 Thanks for the additional info. Much appreciated. How long ago did you have it done? Have a good weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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