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Old 05-22-2012, 05:56 AM
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Has anyone with a Performance White Mustang noticed if bumper covers have a slightly yellow tint compared to the rest of the paint? I only have 3000 miles on my 2012 and when I wash it, to my eye, the bumper covers look slightly yellow compared to the metal painted body panels.
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Old 05-22-2012, 12:18 PM
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Stop washing it - problem solved.

Seriously though, I haven't noticed that (of course, I don't have the front OEM bumper covers on it anymore).
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Old 05-22-2012, 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mmdpg
Has anyone with a Performance White Mustang noticed if bumper covers have a slightly yellow tint compared to the rest of the paint? I only have 3000 miles on my 2012 and when I wash it, to my eye, the bumper covers look slightly yellow compared to the metal painted body panels.
Yeah mine started to have a slight yellowish tint. Got em repainted and they match 100%
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Old 05-22-2012, 01:43 PM
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they are likely painted at another location, and they are made out of different materials. happens on a ton of new cars.
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Old 05-22-2012, 01:58 PM
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This is a complaint with almost every car, and varies with colors. White cars are common to have the yellow tint on the bumpers. If I remember correctly it has to do with the material, paint used, and lighting.
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Old 05-22-2012, 02:10 PM
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Thanks everyone for your replies. I had a feeling it was due to the different base materials, primers etc. I looked at a Chevy Cruz in the parking lot and it had the same slight difference in color, a Camry was closer to matching.
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Old 05-22-2012, 08:45 PM
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I have noticed this on my 2012 as well. Only seems to show in certain lights. I never notice it in full sun or even on cloudy days. But if i take it to the car wash for its weekly spray down in between my normal hand washes I see in with the fluorescent lights.
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Old 05-22-2012, 11:02 PM
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My 08 looks fine everywhere except on the door sils. Right on the right angle its all yellow.
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Lighting, shadows, etc. can make a difference as to how your eye perceives a color. I have found that the best way to check for a color match on the bumpers is not to look at them from front or back, but to look at the sides where the bumpers meet the fenders.
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My hood scoop is a different color than the rest of the hood. Drives me crazy since i noticed it. I try not to look at it any more.
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