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Old 08-31-2015 | 11:36 PM
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Ipl side skirt paint not matching

I just bought these side skirts from outcast garage. The install was super easy. Took about an hour to do both sides. The only problem I'm having is that the side skirt is whiter then my car. It's really off. Paint code is Qaa for the car and the side skirts. Is there anyway I could get them to match. Or do I just have to wait and let the sun do it. [IMG][/IMG]

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Old 08-31-2015 | 11:59 PM
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Whites and silvers I am told are the toughest to match. Your only option is to go have them painted of course. If is bothers you enough just get it done and don't look back.
Old 09-01-2015 | 01:41 AM
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It's probobly the same color just the skirts are freshly painted where as your car has faded I had the same issue with my front bumper
Old 09-01-2015 | 01:48 AM
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How much did you pay for the skirts, including shipping?
Old 09-01-2015 | 01:59 AM
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Honestly, I dont even notice it...

You probably notice it more because its YOUR car.

To the average persons eye, we couldnt tell the difference.
Old 09-01-2015 | 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by big nick
It's probobly the same color just the skirts are freshly painted where as your car has faded I had the same issue with my front bumper
What did you do about it? By time will it blend?
Old 09-01-2015 | 03:22 AM
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Originally Posted by pal51961
How much did you pay for the skirts, including shipping?
Somewhere around $800 Canadian.
Old 09-01-2015 | 03:25 AM
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Originally Posted by thestackshow
Honestly, I dont even notice it...

You probably notice it more because its YOUR car.

To the average persons eye, we couldnt tell the difference.
My gfs mom noticed it lol she was like they are whiter then your car. hopefully they fade a bit quick lol
Old 09-01-2015 | 06:46 PM
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thats the way it is I had the same problem.

when the car gets dirty it matches lol
Old 09-01-2015 | 08:50 PM
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Akashsaroya,

Can you put up a picture from an angle that also shows your front bumper. What front bumper do you have? Thanks.

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Old 09-01-2015 | 09:18 PM
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Akashsaroya,

Can you put up a picture from an angle that also shows your front bumper. What front bumper do you have? Thanks.

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Old 09-01-2015 | 09:27 PM
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They will NEVER be able to match it unless your car is there. A good body shop has a scanner that takes samples of the surrounding panels to match whatever they are painting as best they can. The only way you will get anything close to matching if you take it to a shop thats local.

Also, the skirts are plastic, and the body is metal, it will always be off because of different materials.
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Originally Posted by iGGy37S
I know. I guess I will suck it up. Anyways I want to wrap the car up but winter is almost here. I live in Calgary Alberta so winters here get kinda nasty. I'm going to wrap it up next summer. On a good note I got these in the mail today. Front and rear camber kit for my eibach springs. Car is going in on Saturday.
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Originally Posted by Akashsaroya
What did you do about it? By time will it blend?
I left it alone it wasn't too far off so it's barely noticeable on mine
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