Scruff Vette

Anyone have bodywork done on a JSB car? How did you paint turn out? Did the body shop do a decent job of matching the paint?

My car was hit (while parked) by a Dodge Ram 4X4 parked next to it when the boneheaded driver pulled out and cut the wheel too tight. Guy came inside and found me, had full insurance coverage and was very apologetic.
The repairs look pretty straight forward and no suspension or wheel damage was done. Had it on a flatbed to to local Chevy dealer that has an excellent body shop.

wlean99

sorry bout your vette man,that sucks.At least the guy was decent enough to find you.looks like just changing out some parts.Dont know about jsb,but any competent body shop should be able to match that paint code.
Dont forget to ask the ins co about "diminished value",upon resale.Many ins co realize this and will compensate.Good Luck to you

MelAnn

What is it about Dodge truck drivers? Every time I've had a car hit in a parking lot, 3 times, it;s been by a Dodge truck.

Once in Oklahoma, I was eating at a Braums and looking out the window, I watched a lady back 3/4 of the way across the parking lot into my van. She started to leave. When she saw me run outside and writing down her license number, she stopped and came back. Her comment was, "I just can't see out of this big truck."

Scruff Vette

Those were his EXACT words also.

joec

While I'm sure the body shop will get it close, you'll and others with a good eye will still be able to see the difference. Having had a jsb 08 that's what scared me the most. An ex member of our club got hit and my new nick name for him was two tone.... the guy who did the body work was a perfectionist, but couldn't get it perfect since its a tri-color paint... Love the color tho... sorry about the car....

Z51vette88

sorry to hear, 99% you will see it, but don't forget if you look at other cars it does look like the bumpers are a different colour a little bit, probably something they add so it can flex

wlean99

I have a long bed f 150,Its tricky parking in tight spots.Usually some idiot runs their tire down the whole side while backing out.Happened 3 times at work,on the same side! Pretty sure its the same dumbass doing it.ONE DAY……………….GGGGGRRRRR

zero11

Scruff I have a 011 JSB .I bought a front splitter and rear ZRI spoiler from RPI .He matched the JSB paint perfect you cannot tell any difference.You would swear it came from the factory with the parts.If your saying the shop you found is good at paint matching you should have no problem.Good luck on repair.

jimmie jam

They'll just be replacing parts you want them to have a GREAT paint guy.

PA_BLUE_C6

County Corvette tried 3 times to match front bumper with no luck. They called in a specialist from Dupont who hit it perfect on his first try. Everything is special on JSB, down to custom sized metallic flakes. Don't settle until it matches. It did take 7 weeks [I drove with two tone for about 1/2 the time], but CC stuck with it and never asked for more than the original quote

wlean99

scruff vette,there you have it make sure the shop uses dupont products as it is more likely to have a correct match.good luck

KnightmareCS

Would it be easier to find NOS painted stuff sitting at a dealer somewhere?

Knob Jockey

Don't be surprised if the shop wants to blend the paint into the surrounding panels.

Matching the thin factory clear-coat and orange peel is also a bit difficult.

JSB is a challenge for sure, but a very skilled painter should be able to get the job done right.

Sevitz5

The thing that would bother me about this is now you have 5 paint jobs on the repaired area. Thats ALOT. Most shops want to strip the paint down after 3 because once you get too much build up, bad things like cracking and delaminating can happen.

RoadkingC6

Never heard of a tri color paint, I have heard of two stage what is a tri color paint?

Sevitz5

Tri coat paint is a base color, then a mid coat pearlescent, then the clear coat.

Scruff Vette

Tom Henry Chevrolet of Bakerstown, PA (Pittsburgh) did a top shelf repair and paint job. New GM drivers side fender, bumper and small parts. New paint on front facia, both fenders, doors and mirrors. Paint looks factory new and matches perfectly. Maiden run with new paint on Skyline Drive in VA last weekend.

duramaxsky

I bought a factory painted spoiler and it matches perfectly. I had a small scratch fixed and it matches perfectly. when I had the scratch it took a while. They had pre ordered the paint to reduce the time it takes. Then it was defective and had set up in the can. It took 2 weeks to get the replacement. I was told the color must be ordered from the manufacturer that made it for GM. He did not say who that is. He said bad matches come when the shop tries to mix the paint from the code themselves. He said there are tiny difference in the materials that make that not perfect. He said most shops do that and many don't see the difference but its not right. Also the paint looks different form different angles so it looks unmatched in some lights on the original paint at some angles. But I have seen a JSB that was fixed with the wrong paint and you can tell. As mentioned the metallic looks different for one thing. I was told both the base and tint coat are special. If you look at my car you won't be able to find the spot.

jimmie jam

I have never heard of "pre-ordering" paint. Our cars are painted with Dupont paint I believe. Where would they "order" it from?

grady

Tom Henry is top notch. Love the guys who work there. Had my eforce, pfadt headers & suspension, ZR1 splitter & skirts. They had to paint my full length spoiler Carlisle Blue and it matches perfectly as was the install.

Glad they came through for you.