Official RIVERSIDE BLUE METALLIC 6th Gen Camaro Thread - Page 20

mariojas · 03-22-2022, 10:04 AM

Thanks to your pictures I tend to say that bumpers paint mismatch is normal? I just noticed mine:

ZPirate · 03-22-2022, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by mariojas

Thanks to your pictures I tend to say that bumpers paint mismatch is normal? I just noticed mine:

Paint does tend to look slightly different on different types of surfaces. But different angles and lighting also affect how paint looks on a vehicle. For example a flat surface that faces up is going to look different than a surface that is more angled or that is on the side of a vehicle depending on the angle of the sun or other lighting factors. Not to say that there can also be variations of the same color.

mariojas · 03-22-2022, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ZPirate

Paint does tend to look slightly different on different types of surfaces. But different angles and lighting also affect how paint looks on a vehicle. For example a flat surface that faces up is going to look different than a surface that is more angled or that is on the side of a vehicle depending on the angle of the sun or other lighting factors. Not to say that there can also be variations of the same color.

That's why I shot photo over same "plane" done from 3 panels.

2SS Capt · 03-22-2022, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mariojas

Thanks to your pictures I tend to say that bumpers paint mismatch is normal? I just noticed mine:

Some colors have a more dramatic difference than others, first one I saw in a dealer parking lot I was like "Oh, they repainted this bumper..." Then I saw the rest... It is common going from metal parts to plastic parts (might partly be due to the flex additive or that they are painted at a different location).

mariojas · 03-23-2022, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 2SS Capt

Some colors have a more dramatic difference than others, first one I saw in a dealer parking lot I was like "Oh, they repainted this bumper..." Then I saw the rest... It is common going from metal parts to plastic parts (might partly be due to the flex additive or that they are painted at a different location).

I know, but this seems excessive. Not exclusive to my car, so I am "fine"... Not gonna run back and ask them to fix it.

PowerDemon · 03-23-2022, 10:25 AM

I’ve noticed it too on a few cars unfortunately. It looks like the bumper and the rest of the car were sprayed with two different mixes of the same paint.

For some reason it seems to stick out more on the Riverside blue cars. Or maybe it's just because I'm looking for it..

mariojas · 03-23-2022, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by PowerDemon

I’ve noticed it too on a few cars unfortunately. It looks like the bumper and the rest of the car were sprayed with two different mixes of the same paint.

For some reason it seems to stick out more on the Riverside blue cars. Or maybe it's just because I'm looking for it..

Or different primer - different material could call for something which alters the base coat color... I think they should be able to mitigate that somehow...

GearheadSS · 03-23-2022, 12:29 PM

The reason bumpers can be different colors on these cars is because they are not painted at the same time as the body. They are generally painted by the supplier of the bumper and then delivered to the assembly plant already painted. So, they're not even painted at the same location.

Camaro fanboy · 03-23-2022, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by PowerDemon

I’ve noticed it too on a few cars unfortunately. It looks like the bumper and the rest of the car were sprayed with two different mixes of the same paint.

For some reason it seems to stick out more on the Riverside blue cars. Or maybe it's just because I'm looking for it..

same on my car. front and rear bumpers look totaly different under certain light

PowerDemon · 03-23-2022, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GearheadSS

The reason bumpers can be different colors on these cars is because they are not painted at the same time as the body. They are generally painted by the supplier of the bumper and then delivered to the assembly plant already painted. So, they're not even painted at the same location.

Very weird! When you have body work done and they have to respray they are required to blend a certain number of inches into the nearest panel(s). Crazy that they can get away with that on a new car!

PhotoGuy · 03-27-2022, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by blair_evans

Yeah same here in Alberta, Canada.. Roads are salted alot. Dealer wanted me to drive this one home but I would not. Paid a guy to haul it in his enclosed trailer.

Nice car ..... good plan hauling it home salt sucks

PhotoGuy · 03-28-2022, 12:27 AM

Here is my 2SS that i ordered in 2020 Love this car took it from the dealer and got the whole car PPF wrapped and Ceramic Coated even the ground effects and wing..... Dont regret it..... no worries anymore

CamOnlyJabroni · 04-09-2022, 03:51 PM

Got my new wheels on today. 20x10.5/20x11.5 Forgeline GS1R in PVD Chrome.

Enjoy

Wynotme · 04-10-2022, 07:13 AM

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Originally Posted by CamOnlyJabroni

Got my new wheels on today. 20x10.5/20x11.5 Forgeline GS1R in PVD Chrome.

Enjoy

That looks great! I like the contrast against the blue.

03-22-2022, 10:04 AM	#267
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03-23-2022, 10:25 AM	#272
PowerDemon Drives: Camaro ZL1, Golf GTI Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 161	I’ve noticed it too on a few cars unfortunately. It looks like the bumper and the rest of the car were sprayed with two different mixes of the same paint. For some reason it seems to stick out more on the Riverside blue cars. Or maybe it's just because I'm looking for it.. __________________ ’22 ZL1 Riverside Blue 6MT ’15 GTI Carbon Steel 6MT

03-28-2022, 12:27 AM	#278
PhotoGuy Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS .. chevy silverado Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: canada Posts: 48	Here is my 2SS that i ordered in 2020 Love this car took it from the dealer and got the whole car PPF wrapped and Ceramic Coated even the ground effects and wing..... Dont regret it..... no worries anymore Attached Images

04-09-2022, 03:51 PM	#279
CamOnlyJabroni Drives: 19’ ZL1 A10 / 16’ C7Z M7 Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 211	Got my new wheels on today. 20x10.5/20x11.5 Forgeline GS1R in PVD Chrome. Enjoy Attached Images

03-23-2022, 12:29 PM	#274
GearheadSS Drives: 23 LT1/22 Colorado TB/69 Chevelle Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Greenville, Tx Posts: 4,797 View My Garage	The reason bumpers can be different colors on these cars is because they are not painted at the same time as the body. They are generally painted by the supplier of the bumper and then delivered to the assembly plant already painted. So, they're not even painted at the same location.

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