Color Matching SNAFU

**Optimistina** · 10-07-2016, 12:48 PM

Luckily, this hasn't happened to me but a friend recently had some collision repair work done and the paint matching looks pretty bad. Of course, the auto shop won't deal with it but I was wondering if there's any wax or anything like that which could at least somewhat distract from a subpar color matching? I know it's a long shot but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

**WaxMaster1** · 10-07-2016, 12:52 PM

Sounds like the car was "panel" painted. Blending to an adjacent panel is something which needs to be done for more of a seamless repair

**FUNX650** · 10-07-2016, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by Optimistina

Luckily, this hasn't happened to me but a friend recently had some collision repair work done and the paint matching looks pretty bad. Of course, the auto shop won't deal with it but I was wondering if there's any wax or anything like that which could at least somewhat distract from a subpar color matching? I know it's a long shot but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

•Never heard of a Wax that would
provide enough distraction, that a
mismatched paint respray would
be either partially, or otherwise,
hidden from view.

And:
-What do you mean the auto shop
won't deal with it?
-A reputable shop should do a
respray to get it right.

•Call the Insurance Co., if an Insurance Co.
had any involvement in the repair process
to begin with, that is.

Bob

**CarolinasFinestDetailing** · 10-07-2016, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by FUNX650

-What do you mean the auto shop
won't deal with it?
-A reputable shop should do a
respray to get it right.

•Call the Insurance Co., if an Insurance Co.
had any involvement in the repair process
to begin with, that is.

Bob

This times 100000000!!!

**GSKR** · 10-07-2016, 06:54 PM

Call insurance maybe Bodyshop guy didn't get paid to do a blend.

**Optimistina** · 10-10-2016, 02:11 PM

Originally Posted by GSKR

Call insurance maybe Bodyshop guy didn't get paid to do a blend.

My friend's getting her insurance company involved but the auto shop is doing a run-around saying that this is the closest match possible. I think you're right, they just painted the one panel.

**Just02896** · 10-10-2016, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Optimistina

Luckily, this hasn't happened to me but a friend recently had some collision repair work done and the paint matching looks pretty bad. Of course, the auto shop won't deal with it but I was wondering if there's any wax or anything like that which could at least somewhat distract from a subpar color matching? I know it's a long shot but figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.

Totally unacceptable. I would demand that they fix the bad paint match! If they still refuse I'd be filing with BBB and calling the AG's office to see what recourse, if any, is available.

**Rsurfer** · 10-10-2016, 03:17 PM

Originally Posted by Just02896

Totally unacceptable. I would demand that they fix the bad paint match! If they still refuse I'd be filing with BBB and calling the AG's office to see what recourse, if any, is available.

Small claims court.. think Judge Judy, LOL!

**rmagnus** · 10-10-2016, 03:53 PM

You're all correct but I have to wonder about the quality in the first place. Sometimes it's better to cut and run. I've never met a reputable painter that would not blend panels especially hoods and fenders. I'd like to know more information like the color of the car, pearls or flakes, age of the paint, factory or repaint etc. With the info provided I'd be tempted to stay away from them. Last thing you need is for them to mess up two more panels doing a blend.

AND no wax, sealant or coatings isn't going to change the color. If it's important get it done right.