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Paul1966



Member Since: 21 Dec 2013
Location: Cannock
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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Izmir Blue
My attempt at a facelift

2 months and 3 spray shops later I've finally got my facelift bumper on my 07 plate,I'm still not 100% happy with the colour match so I will be taking it back again on Monday too see what they can do now it's on the car.Izmir silver is obvious a pain to match.

Post #238944 25th Oct 2014 5:19 pm
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taztastic



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Plastic parts very rarely match the metal panels, many new cars have mismatched panels, you may have to settle for it?
You are also trying to match 'aged' paint with new, it ain't going to be easy I'm afraid.

Post #238946 25th Oct 2014 5:24 pm
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Paul1966



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Izmir Blue

This isn't just a slight shade difference which I expected like you say plastic panels don't always match,it's quite a lot darker and the paint on the off side is new after my little accident in August.

Post #238948 25th Oct 2014 5:32 pm
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taztastic



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I hope they get it right for you, not many in that colour, it's looking well with the face lift Thumbs Up

Post #238951 25th Oct 2014 6:11 pm
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Jimski



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United Kingdom 2013 Freelander 2 TD4 GS Auto Santorini Black

I can highly recommend a body shop in Stafford? Called 'Body Matters' had my spoiler done there and they get all our work vehicles.

Really high quality stuff. 2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
2013 FL2 - Black Edition Manual GONE!
Founder of the 'Microscopic LR Spoiler Badge Club'
Destroyer of chrome rears.....

Post #238953 25th Oct 2014 6:17 pm
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leesbay



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 XS Auto Zermatt Silver

the spray shop I use takes the petrol flap off the car to be painted and has it computer analysed for a paint match by the paint supplier. all my previous cars that needed paint came back absolutely perfect. didn't cost any more than normal either. may be worth a shot if a sprayshop in your area can access such a service
at least you will get a match to the original paint even if its faded - FL2 3.2 i6 - There is no Replacement for Displacement

If my wife ever sells my stuff for what I told her I paid for it, there will be some bargains out there!

Post #238961 25th Oct 2014 7:31 pm
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Paul1966



Member Since: 21 Dec 2013
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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Izmir Blue

The first spray shop I went to had 4 attempts to match the paint with no success so they wouldn't paint it. I had an accident which required a new wing to be fitted at another body shop and in the end they had to paint the whole side of the car because they could not blend it in.The shop that painted it this time have now painted it twice off the car because the first time it was way off and they used the paint code on the car. It looked ok when I picked it up but not so good now it's on the car.izmir silver obviously isn't a good colour to match.

Post #238966 25th Oct 2014 7:46 pm
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leesbay



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 i6 XS Auto Zermatt Silver

silvers are very difficult to match I agree. you usually end up spraying 3x the area you need to try and blend successfully - FL2 3.2 i6 - There is no Replacement for Displacement

If my wife ever sells my stuff for what I told her I paid for it, there will be some bargains out there!

Post #238967 25th Oct 2014 7:50 pm
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Mav71



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United Kingdom 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Manual Stornoway Grey

Looks really good! This day and age, they should have got past the issue with paint difference on metal and plastics. Freelander 2 HSE Lux 2013MY - Barolo Black with Ivory Leather. Alpine DVD - Privacy -Evoque 20" Dynamic Wheels and more to come.........

Post #239075 26th Oct 2014 4:30 pm
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