The color will be the same, and the reason for the repaint is Premature clearcoat failure. Basically, there were "crows feet" in the paint on the hood/fenders/roof and it is a common problem, as seen here:
http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/mecha...hood-pics.html
Thank GOD for small favors, all I had to do was get an estimate. It goes in for paint monday the 18th of may, and should come out that friday. During that time I will have a free car to drive (more than likely a leftover 08 Si sedan). The entire car is getting painted, because i have CC failure on the hood, both fenders, and the roof. The only things not getting painted are the front and rear bumpers.
**Update**
Well Folks, a little update on the progress of my project.
She went in for a major paint overhaul (under warranty of course) and is now fit as a fiddle. I even took out the ding (that golf ball sized one that has been bugging me for a year now!
Before:
After!
Flake shots:
Before final reassembly:
I am very impressed. Not only did they do it at no charge to my wife and I, but the body shop the honda dealer contracted to gave me ALL of the leftover paint, and called me before they did final reassembly to come look at the car and ensure it was to my standards. They even let me look in on them during the whole process. Now THAT is service.
