got my aero kit and pulled my car into the bodyshop (not dealer)!!! I'm wondering how can I match the color around the bumper (those dark gray plastic??)... I asked the dealer and they gave me the paint code for the testure paint... I am so lost!!! anyone can help me ASAP?? 'cos I'm renting a car..gotta figure it out asap!!!

thanks in advance

Ed

 

Yikes!!! If you're having this done at a bodyshop that doesn't know how to match paint you might want to re-consider!!

 

On mine, it just looks like a semi-gloss black to me...nothing special.
I use Mother's Back to Black on the arches from time to time and it matches the
black on the aero bumper well. :smile:

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In order to match the texture of the arches to the aero kit, the arches have to be sanded down to a smooth surface before painting them. Even without sanding, the texture is not very noticeable unless you have a lighter color. :smile:

 

thnx for helping guys....!
well.... it's too late to stop already...the body shop got the texture paint and starting wrking already!!! hopefully things will come out fine(cross da fingers)!!!!

and now i hve another challenge to install the clearguard @ mirror!!! I can't smooth the edge out (excess films are folded together) any suggestion?

Thx again

Ed

 

>> I can't smooth the edge out (excess films are folded together)

If there isn't too much excess film, the foldings can be smoothed out with a heat gun or blow dryer while firmly pressing on the folded area. When using a heated gun to moderately warm and soften the film, be sure to do it from a distance to avoid overheating. It takes some patience, as it took me 10-15 min when I encountered the same issue doing the thicker headlight protective film. :smile: