Thread: Rear bumper removal - 2004 GTP.

you want it on the car when painted, unless you like it not matching

Originally Posted by archemedes

you want it on the car when painted, unless you like it not matching

Correct me if I'm wrong but Black is the easiest color to paint.....there should be NO blending need what so ever.....(But I personally wouldn't use a rattle can unless it's a temp fix.....JMO

Originally Posted by RKELC

Correct me if I'm wrong but Black is the easiest color to paint.....there should be NO blending need what so ever.....(But I personally wouldn't use a rattle can unless it's a temp fix.....JMO

depends on the black, there are different shades, and what not (yes it is the easiest to match though)

Originally Posted by Flip

All right....GM as ONE black for Grand Prixs .... 8555 paint code.. If you dont remove the bumper to paint it then why waste your money to paint it in the first place.Why do you want paint lines & maybe peeling clear down the road..Remove the bumper it the only way to do it RIGHT. If a bodyshop cant match this black then they have a problem..I would start with the painter.. If it was a Lambo or Bentley I may see what you are saying...7 different blacks on the same year cars.. But it a GM !!!... Sorry for being honest.

But it has to be mixed, and then the humidity changes color (I ran a body shop and went to school for body work) if you get a line from the paint on a bumper it was applied too heavy. Peeling clear is from bad prep, or incompatible products used (I did the recalls for GM and Chrysler on peeling clear coats) yes it should match, but I have seen it not match, and the bumper being so flexible it will crack while putting it back on (I loosen the bolts if the gaps are real tight)

Originally Posted by RKELC

Correct me if I'm wrong but Black is the easiest color to paint.....

Easy as in color match - hard as in gloss, smooth, no orange peel, no "scratches" etc.

Somebody knows if its possible reprogram the Body Control Module.
Because I bougth a used BCM but I try to put into the car, and this does not power on, it appears on Stereo "locked".
Do I need to buy a new BCM??