Anyone with a Nighthawk Black Pearl Civic

Rach · 01-14-2007, 04:26 PM

Hi

I have a 07 sedan Nighthawk black

In direct sunlight, I noticed the bumpers do not have half the pearl and sparkle and the rest of the car...They look like a different shade of black to me.

anyonelse.

you can use a flashlight to check it as well

baz938 · 01-14-2007, 06:06 PM

Its probably because the bumpers are plastic whereas the rest of the car is metal..its jus the way the paint shows up on the two different surfaces...maybe...

acetech808 · 01-14-2007, 06:19 PM

more than likely the parts were painted seperately then assembled at the assembly plant

sandeep108 · 01-15-2007, 12:22 AM

I have noticed this in a lot of cars from different make, toyota, GM, etc. also with the same problem. I think it is because the more environmentally friendly paint they are using does create problems for different types of surfaces.

phillipguru · 01-21-2007, 10:15 AM

Yes, on many cars this is the case. On corollas the hood roof doors and trunk are painted in freemont, ca. and the bumpers are painted in canada, and their is a noticable difference on white and black cars.

I dont notice a difference in the pearl paint on my nightcock 06 coupe though

***Special Ringpop*** · 01-21-2007, 12:15 PM

I don't have the link on the top of my head, but there was a thread on this.

Apparently, many Civic's bumpers are mismatched color wise...

NBPSiSedan · 01-21-2007, 11:48 PM

Mine look fine, but our Pilot looks like crap. The bumpers are a creamier white than the rest of the vehicle.

skittleslegend · 01-21-2007, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phillipguru

Yes, on many cars this is the case. On corollas the hood roof doors and trunk are painted in freemont, ca. and the bumpers are painted in canada, and their is a noticable difference on white and black cars.

I dont notice a difference in the pearl paint on my nightcock 06 coupe though

striker_1818 · 01-21-2007, 11:54 PM

lol nightcock

skittleslegend · 01-21-2007, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by striker_1818

lol nightcock

WTF is with all the girls in your sigs? I'm coming down and partying with YOU from now on...

striker_1818 · 01-22-2007, 12:01 AM

Farmingdale...by route 110 and Southern State Pkway

say55ow · 01-22-2007, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rach

Hi

I have a 07 sedan Nighthawk black

In direct sunlight, I noticed the bumpers do not have half the pearl and sparkle and the rest of the car...They look like a different shade of black to me.

anyonelse.

you can use a flashlight to check it as well

I haven't notice the differences yet...I'll check when the weather clears up around here.

evolution921 · 01-23-2007, 12:16 AM

Don't notice a difference on mine.

phillipguru · 01-23-2007, 07:59 AM

The only difference in paint i have on my car is the gas door which doesnt have as much blue or pearl under the black paint. 3rd day of ownership i foundout at a gas station my gas door doesnt open so I took it too the dealership and they tryed to pry it open with a wrench and they bent it in half. retards. They got me a new one and had it repainted but its like 90% the same paint, you cant tell unless its in direct light

***SiNISTER SiNDY*** · 10-04-2007, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rach

Hi

I have a 07 sedan Nighthawk black

In direct sunlight, I noticed the bumpers do not have half the pearl and sparkle and the rest of the car...They look like a different shade of black to me.

anyonelse.

you can use a flashlight to check it as well

Mine looks fine, my fiance's mothers EX is off, but she has ASM

01-14-2007, 04:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rach Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 38 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anyone with a Nighthawk Black Pearl Civic Hi I have a 07 sedan Nighthawk black In direct sunlight, I noticed the bumpers do not have half the pearl and sparkle and the rest of the car...They look like a different shade of black to me. anyonelse. you can use a flashlight to check it as well

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phillipguru Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: rogersville, tn Age: 24 Posts: 364 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yes, on many cars this is the case. On corollas the hood roof doors and trunk are painted in freemont, ca. and the bumpers are painted in canada, and their is a noticable difference on white and black cars. I dont notice a difference in the pearl paint on my nightcock 06 coupe though

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*Special Ringpop* VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Age: 21 Posts: 6,600 Name: Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	I don't have the link on the top of my head, but there was a thread on this. Apparently, many Civic's bumpers are mismatched color wise...

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NBPSiSedan Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: OK Posts: 56 Chad iTrader: 0 / 0%	Mine look fine, but our Pilot looks like crap. The bumpers are a creamier white than the rest of the vehicle.

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striker_1818 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New York Age: 23 Posts: 9,114 I HATE Stephanie iTrader: 18 / 100%	lol nightcock

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01-23-2007, 07:59 AM	#14 (permalink)
phillipguru Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: rogersville, tn Age: 24 Posts: 364 iTrader: 1 / 100%	The only difference in paint i have on my car is the gas door which doesnt have as much blue or pearl under the black paint. 3rd day of ownership i foundout at a gas station my gas door doesnt open so I took it too the dealership and they tryed to pry it open with a wrench and they bent it in half. retards. They got me a new one and had it repainted but its like 90% the same paint, you cant tell unless its in direct light