Originally Posted By: The Critic
Originally Posted By: OVERKILL
Originally Posted By: NHGUY
Just make sure the new paintjob is equal to or better than oem.
If they are anything like our local Ford dealer, the paint job may be better than OEM. They do probably the best body work I've ever seen and it isn't just paint and go, they have an actual cook booth too.
That's impossible. I've yet to see an aftermarket repaint that has the same durability as the OE finish. This is especially true for the areas that see a lot of UV exposure, such as the roof/trunklid/hood.
In addition, the texture and metallic flake probably do not match now.
Honestly, I would've left it alone. You really just did yourself a major disservice.
They match perfectly. The drivers-side rear quarter panel on my M5 was hit while at a funeral. They matched the OEM paint and texture EXACTLY. And the finish is just as hard as the OEM finish on the rest of the car.
While you may not have seen it, I have. Blew my mind that they were able to do it.
Obviously in the above situation "leaving it alone" was not an option