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Old 08-01-2018, 12:43 PM   #7
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Originally Posted by Leonardo View Post
Well... Some shops can blend red (or any other color) that is faded, but it is tricky. And, paint often ends up a different color on a plastic bumper as it does on a metal fender. Don't ask me why, but it does. So, getting a perfect match, even when you repaint the whole car, CAN be difficult.


Painting a bumper though is not rocket science. It can be done in your driveway and look ok. A paint booth will (usually) give a better result.


OP, if you have never painted any car parts before, I would suggest finding someone with experience to help you.
I did notice that even from the factory, the bumper was a slightly different shade of red, but nobody else would notice if they weren't staring at it intensely, that's fine for me. I used to paint polycarbonate bodies for RC cars so I know the concept and some techniques with spray cans, but I've never painted a car, its just a couple spots anyways.
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