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      08-15-2014, 03:54 PM   #1
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      08-15-2014, 07:23 PM   #2
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Pearl whites are very hard. While beautiful this is one reason I probably won't own a color like this again. Definitely make sure you are happy with the match in bright and low light.
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      08-15-2014, 07:36 PM   #3
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This is exactly why I put clear bra on front and rear bumpers. Avoids scratches not dents.
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      09-08-2014, 05:45 PM   #4
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You've gotta know what you're doing to get a nice blend on a multi-stage pearl like that.
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      09-08-2014, 09:11 PM   #5
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For whatever it's worth, I owned satin white pearl on a brand new 2008 subaru legacy gt (My wife's car, 5mt too)

The front and rear bumpers almost always looked a slightly different shade than the rest of the car. Bothered the hell out of me.

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      09-09-2014, 07:49 AM   #7
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It is because the material (plastic) the bumpers are made out of and the way the paint adheres to it. It is different from other types of materials that is why it happens with other manufactures too. At my dealer's body shop this is one of the most common questions asked it happens a lot. Pearlescent paints don't help the case either although they are very pretty.

If you look at brand new cars that come in a trained eye can spot the differences. OP, it looks good I wouldn't let it bother me. There is a guy over on MBWorld for example and his 13' C63 AMG had the front bumper re-painted over ten times!! The body shop couldn't match the frozen paint and MB finally sent a pre-painted bumper to him that matched 100%. Just be glad that isn't the case here lol.
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I agree with others, its very common to see color just slightly different on bumpers because of the material even on new cars, pear colors or close examinations never help
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