Porsche metallic paint nightmare?

Someone backed into my beloved 2003 Boxster in a parking lot a few


weeks ago causing about $500 damage to rear bumper/quarter panel area.


My Boxster had never had an accident before that required any painting.


So I was a little nervous about finding a body shop that could match


the paint after doing the body repair. I asked around and finally used


a body shop that has been in business for over 50 years. Big mistake.


The paint match was terrible! I can't even see a hint of violet in the


midnight blue paint. Is there anyone out there who knows a body shop in


the Worcester/495 area that has experience painting porsche cars with


metallic paint? Help!Porsche metallic paint nightmare?
Nuttings Body shop in Acton has done really excellent work for me over the years, including several 911's. Owner Tom Nutting is a Porsche owner and does a lot of Porsche work.


They can be reached at (978) 263-2200Porsche metallic paint nightmare?
first answer is correct.
Someone should run u over with that boxster. Sounds like u are in the boston area, and i know that there is a porsche dealer there. I can't believe that you would not have known that some paint and body repair express shop would get the paint code wrong. I wouldn't take a lawnmower to one of those places
Call the Porsche dealer and ask who they use. Next any shop shooting a Porsche should be using PPG paint, nothing else is going to match. Should be DBC or DBU brand of PPG.





Also contact your local Porsche club, they can help you greatly in who does what to the cars.
Metallic paint is the hardest to match in the aftermarket and varies slightly regardless of the shop or manufacturer. Typically when repainting a metallic car, the shop will have to paint a larger area to blend in the color. Keep in mind that your car is also 4+ years old and is likely victim to minor discoloration from the sun.





That said, you can find a good shop that can get it close, but it is unlikely that it will ever be like new again. Have them paint from one complete panel to another or blend around the engine cover and side fenders. They can get it close enough.
ask the porsche dealer who they use.
PPG paint is CRAP!!





Find an authorized Glasurit Paint shop(Glasurit provides the paints for virtually all German cars...)