Bodywork Colour Problem Metal/plastic

[Helen]

Hi all,

I picked up my blue MR2 yesterday. I chose to have the supagard exterior and interior protection applied by the dealership. I have noticed that there is a considerable difference in colour between the body paintwork and the front bumper, the bumper being lighter.

Seeing the car before the supagard had been applied I didn't notice such an extreme contrast in colour.

Has anyone else experienced this problem ?

Could the supagard be the cause of this ? if so what should I do ?

Look forward to hearing from anyone

Helen x

[Al J]

Hello, this post might get a better response from more people in General Discussions (perhaps a moderator could help?) but, as someone who had his Yaris given the Supagard treatment I found no difference in colour between the metal and plastic panels whatsoever.

Okay, my car is Thunder Grey so maybe it wouldn't be as noticeable anyway but there shouldn't be a difference. It's only a coating after all. It would also not be in Toyota's interest to offer the service as an option if it did this.

One thing, the treatment does leave a white powder residue for a while after being done. Parts of my car did have that until it was given a good wash a week or so later. Perhaps that's what's causing the difference in shades on your car?

I'd take it back and have a word with your dealer.

Just had another thought. Is the whole bumper a different shade? If so, it sounds more like a paint match problem. New car, you say? They've no option other than to put it right for you.

Edited February 4, 2006 by Al J

[Helen]

Hello 'Al J'

Thank you for your help and advise. It does seem like a paint match problem. I will go back to the dealership and take it from there.

Thank you

Helen