Dennis
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The darker rear bumper is slightly more noticeable than the front bumper and moldings from the body sections of the car. I am just wondering if I am being picky or if this is something that is fairly common in the refinish industry. I spent $370 to have it painted and just expected a better match given that I wanted it repainted since those minor dings and scratches were bothering me enough to get it done.
Front bumper factory painted, matches pretty good!
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/sined240/IMG_6239.jpg[/IMG]Rear bumper repainted recently, slightly darker!
[IMG]http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e155/sined240/IMG_6242.jpg[/IMG]Both images taken at the same time in the same condition.
I know from my line of work that a value of a color (darkness and lightness) is more important in getting a good match (as far as the human eye goes) than actually getting the hue (actual color) correct 100%. I was thinking maybe a dropcoat which will make the metallics stand up and reflect more light will make it look less dark and give it a better match during day light and low light conditions. Because the match looks 95% during the day and it goes to like 85% match at night.