New splitter looks too shiny - help

[Pkn]

Hi guys,

I've just had a splitter painted and fitted to my E63 BMW. I think the colour match is good (silver grey) but it is so so shiny compared to the bumper. It's really noticeable and looks a lot lighter than the rest of the paintwork. The splitter was painted off the car and then bonded on by the bodyshop. What options do I have to match up the shiny lacquer with the older less shiny lacquer of the bumper?

Is this a common problem with newly painted panels? Sorry this is probably a silly question but I don't have much experience with paintwork detailing.

Thanks for any advice!

PKN

[Murr1525]

Re: New splitter looks too shiny - help

It can be common for panels to not look quite right, esp the color match, if the paint shop used the original car paint code, and didnt adjust for any aging on the car.

Extra gloss would just be from the paint being new, compared to the car which has been out in the elements.

Likely the best option to start with would be to give the rest of the car/bumper a good detailing, to shine everthing up. Or dont do anything, and let it age, get dirty, and lose its shine.