03 AE paint question
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03 AE paint question
I hit a piece of sheet metal on the interstate that flew up when the car in front of me hit it and gouged the front of my car pretty bad. I've filed a claim and using a local body shop that I am familiar with. I drop it off tomorrow and had called earlier in the week to let them know. While talking to them I asked if they would have to special order anything since it was a 1 year only paint and his reply was that the paint code told him how to mix the paint. Isn't there a special metal flake in the Anniversary Red paint? Is it something that is readily available or does it have to be special order? I may be worrying too much, but, I want to make sure it is done right the first time. He did say he would remove the nose to remove the driving lights and park lights and put it on a stand and heat it to paint it.
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I hit a piece of sheet metal on the interstate that flew up when the car in front of me hit it and gouged the front of my car pretty bad. I've filed a claim and using a local body shop that I am familiar with. I drop it off tomorrow and had called earlier in the week to let them know. While talking to them I asked if they would have to special order anything since it was a 1 year only paint and his reply was that the paint code told him how to mix the paint. Isn't there a special metal flake in the Anniversary Red paint? Is it something that is readily available or does it have to be special order? I may be worrying too much, but, I want to make sure it is done right the first time. He did say he would remove the nose to remove the driving lights and park lights and put it on a stand and heat it to paint it.
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A good body should be able to match the color properly using the paint code (RPO 94U or WA820K) and if they don't have their own paint mixing machine, they should have a paint supply company that knows exactly how to mix the base coat and the tinted clear coat. Then it's up to the guy in the paint booth to apply the coats properly.
The RPO for the paint will be printed on the Service Parts Identifier label on the console lid. The WA Code should be on the very last printed line on the label.
The RPO for the paint will be printed on the Service Parts Identifier label on the console lid. The WA Code should be on the very last printed line on the label.
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If it is a good body shop, they should be able to match the paint.
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The body panels are somewhat soft and pliable. Hard paint will crack and chip. I am not a paint expert but it is my understanding that the paint should be mixed with a plasticizer to soften it.
My bumper is cracking and chipping like crazy for a previous paint job.
My bumper is cracking and chipping like crazy for a previous paint job.
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Our paint contains Xirallic, which is a pigment made of aluminum oxide platelets covered with titanium oxide that produce the glitter effect with that distinct shimmer.
Xirallic production was severally curtailed following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami because the pigment was produced at a single plant in Onahama, Japan.
Did this insight help with the worry at all ?
Xirallic production was severally curtailed following the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami because the pigment was produced at a single plant in Onahama, Japan.
Did this insight help with the worry at all ?
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As already mentioned, it not only uses special flake, but is tintcoat, not clearcoat. It's in the code, if he's a good painter, it should be fine. Have him paint a small piece and check the match before spraying the car.