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Aaron1259
16-08-2014, 10:05 AM
They both have the same colour code Y-56, but I recently resprayed my front bumper and I asked the paint guy for Phoenix Yellow Y-56 because that is what my car was resprayed, but they said the only colour they had was Sunlight Yellow which was also Y-56, he said they were the same colour, however after respraying the bumper they are completely different colours, could it be that the respray was done in 2k but my bumper was done in acrylic?

Here's some pics:

http://www.freespace.com.au/imagehosting/images/850672102409869383.jpg

http://www.freespace.com.au/imagehosting/images/16980015818872412448.jpg

http://www.freespace.com.au/imagehosting/images/57073945796766712054.jpg

iNfusi0n
16-08-2014, 09:01 PM
Looks a fair bit off.

When I went to get nighthawk paint, they showed me like 4 different variations off that 1 single paint code.
Supposedly Honda used different variations depending on year and model.
So maybe check that out.

Setanta
16-08-2014, 09:47 PM
They should be able to colour match the paint, not just use the factory code. It looks incredibly lazy work and the fit on the panels is ****ing terrible.

Aaron1259
17-08-2014, 04:43 PM
I resprayed it myself, the bumper is just sitting there it isn't bolted up, could it be the original respray has faded a bit?

Torell
17-08-2014, 04:53 PM
undercoat color could make a difference also i believe.

Torell
17-08-2014, 04:54 PM
http://www.uniquecarsandparts.com.au/colour_codes_honda.htm your color is the only one i see :/

Aaron1259
17-08-2014, 04:59 PM
undercoat color could make a difference also i believe.

That could be it, the original colour was maroon, but I've just painted over light grey primer, I might just have to fork out the $350 to get it done professionally...

amant02
17-08-2014, 05:07 PM
That could be it, the original colour was maroon, but I've just painted over light grey primer, I might just have to fork out the $350 to get it done professionally...

Or spray the whole car at home with that paint. But both will cost around the same.

Plus you get fresh paint on your car.