Correcting a mismatched red bumper

Correcting a mismatched red bumper

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Fun Bus

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17,911 posts

217 months

Sunday 19th November 2017
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I’ve recently bought a Golf GTi in Tornado red. Absolutely loving it.

The rear bumper I think may have been replaced at some point as it’s clearly a slightly darker shade of red than the metalwork it’s next to. Nobody else would probably notice but I have!

So my question is, is there an alternative to having the bumper repainted to match?

227bhp

10,203 posts

127 months

Sunday 19th November 2017
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It's probable you have paint fade on the car, so you'll find it very difficult to match anything to anything without find a very professional, capable and patient vehicle painter.

Fun Bus

Original Poster:

17,911 posts

217 months

Sunday 19th November 2017
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I did wonder. I have considered having the whole car corrected to remove some swirling.

227bhp

10,203 posts

127 months

Sunday 19th November 2017
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Often plastics and metal panels fade at different rates so there is a chance it is original.
The other thing to consider is red is often 'clear over base' colour so whilst buffing will improve surface marks it won't touch the colour, a bit of T cut will tell you that.

paintman

7,669 posts

189 months

Sunday 19th November 2017
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Fun Bus said:
I’ve recently bought a Golf GTi in Tornado red. Absolutely loving it.

The rear bumper I think may have been replaced at some point as it’s clearly a slightly darker shade of red than the metalwork it’s next to. Nobody else would probably notice but I have!

So my question is, is there an alternative to having the bumper repainted to match?
Short answer is no.