nice sunny day...
02-14-2009, 05:39 PM
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Did you match the color code listed on the door jamb to the color code of the paint you used? There is a paint code WP that is called Performance White and a paint code HP that is called High Performance White. While in many publications Ford refers to the white on the S197s as Performance White, you will probably find that it is really High Performance White, which is a slightly different color.
02-14-2009, 06:32 PM
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02-14-2009, 06:34 PM
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I have never used their red paint, just their High Performance White. Red is a difficult color to match, but it might be worth a try if you are not satisfied with Ford paint.
02-14-2009, 06:38 PM
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You could try http://www.paintscratch.com
I have never used their red paint, just their High Performance White. Red is a difficult color to match, but it might be worth a try if you are not satisfied with Ford paint.
I have never used their red paint, just their High Performance White. Red is a difficult color to match, but it might be worth a try if you are not satisfied with Ford paint.
Oh well, it isn't that bad for now...as long as the metal isn't exposed and the undercoat isn't showing. I left a message for a friend to see how much it would cost to get that taken care of, plus the hood pins install (don't trust myself).
02-15-2009, 11:00 AM
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Talked to my friend, he said it would usually cost ~$400 to fix :/ However he will help me out for ~$200. I can't believe something so small can cost so much... :/
Too bad I can't make the paint bullet proof :/
Too bad I can't make the paint bullet proof :/
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02-15-2009, 11:58 AM
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If you sand the paint down and prep it for paint yourself it should cost maybe $100. Ford is painting my full rear bumper for less then $200 i believe, but its cheap because it comes ready to paint i think.
02-15-2009, 12:08 PM
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Do you know of any good how to? What is the minimum temperature it should be when doing this? It is currently 41F in NJ, but its nice and sunny.