wrd1972

iTrader: (12)

Okay I am seeing countless online retailers selling painted body parts, but do they provide a quality product and are they trustworthy? Some are rtaher fairly prices, but are they ****, and some are more expensive which I assume means a better product.

Anyone used these guys?
Any recommendations?
Any to avoid?

Thanks

LS1Formulation

iTrader: (13)

I will say this... The likelihood that the paint will fully match what you already have is about nil. You may get lucky, but you may also spend money for an awful match as well. I think these companies mostly exist for people who buy and flip wrecked repairables that can't do their own body work.

NC01TA

It's a real gamble with anything non-stock. Even GM parts may not look right as our machines age. Sometimes I think i see different paint shades on my own car that I bought new. I know it was not painted but age does things.
If you do want to gamble you can always try a part. If it doesn't match, a good body shop will properly match it. Yes, it will cost even more $$$ but when I had some damage recently I was amazed at the wonderful match the shop made. I can't see the difference.

wrd1972

iTrader: (12)

Thanks for the feedback. I am actually working on my 2007 Avalanche, and I would be happy with a close match, but I want the finish to be decent and remain on the part. If it were my 95 Z28, different story.

RPM WS6

iTrader: (3)

The door moldings are especially susceptible to this over time, they always seem to fade to a slightly different color. And there have also been issues with SS/Firehawk hoods and spoilers, as well as WS6 hoods painted by SLP and ASC (respectively).

LS1 TJ

I would say if its a solid color you might have a chance of matching. If I was repairing a cars body work and it is some what old I would take it down to a body shop and have them hit it with their paint "lazer" color match gun. Per the results of that they can custom blend the paint to match your car.