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<blockquote data-quote="Black Gold 380R" data-source="post: 16612953" data-attributes="member: 70025"><p>Okay everyone,</p><p></p><p>I have had very FEW minor set backs during this build. Well, I had one yesterday LOL.</p><p></p><p>As mentioned, I went to the paint store to get my Ford Laser Red paint. I told the guy at the counter I needed Ford Laser Red, paint code E9. He asked me what year and I said 2001. He asked me if I had a VIN number as there were several variations listed. I told him it was not a factory car painted Laser Red. He asked me if it was a respray and I said yes. </p><p></p><p>So, he proceeded to tell me he would go with the most popular variation. I said no problem. When everything was done he gave me the can and showed me the paint code E9 on the label and I "ASSUMED" everything was good to go. Now, with most paint shops they put a dab of paint on the top of the can so you can see the color. As I was walking out the door I looked at the dab of paint and it didn't look right to me. But, I didn't pay close attention and went back to work.</p><p></p><p>Well, when I get home last night I'm all excited to see the paint. So, I open the can and this is what I see <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" />. WTF is this <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" />???? Pink <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite4" alt=":mad:" title="Mad :mad:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":mad:" />!?!?!?! My wife called it fuchsia. LMAO!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1700877[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>So, I open the can that I have and this is what I see, Laser Red. This is what I asked for and wanted/needed.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1700878[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So, now I go and read the labels. WTF??? Ford "Europe"??? 95-98????? This is NOT what I asked for. How could they "F" this up? This is what happens when you assume the so called experts know what they are doing.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1700879[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>So, I go look at my label. Paint code E9, check. Ford "AMERICA." Check. 2002-2003 okay, I asked for 2001. Close enough LOL.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1700880[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p></p><p>Here they are side by side. NOT EVEN CLOSE!!!!!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1700881[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>So, I thought maybe I asked for it wrong or I did something wrong. So, I google Ford Laser Red paint. This is the first picture that popped up. You tell me which can it looks like?</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1700882[/ATTACH] </p><p></p><p>So, I called the paint store and told them what happened. They told me to bring the paint back today and they will fix it. Hopefully they give me a new batch and don't literally try to fix the batch they gave me. I've dealt with this paint store before and they are normally really good. And they were good yesterday in answering my questions and helping me out. I think the guy behind the counter just printed the wrong paint instructions and this is what the guy in the back mixed.</p><p></p><p>Just goes to show you don't assume everything is good to go. Physically inspect your paint or your parts BEFORE you leave the store LMAO!!!!!</p><p></p><p>I do accept some of the blame here for not being more diligent, but hopefully I can get this fixed during lunch today.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Black Gold 380R, post: 16612953, member: 70025"] Okay everyone, I have had very FEW minor set backs during this build. Well, I had one yesterday LOL. As mentioned, I went to the paint store to get my Ford Laser Red paint. I told the guy at the counter I needed Ford Laser Red, paint code E9. He asked me what year and I said 2001. He asked me if I had a VIN number as there were several variations listed. I told him it was not a factory car painted Laser Red. He asked me if it was a respray and I said yes. So, he proceeded to tell me he would go with the most popular variation. I said no problem. When everything was done he gave me the can and showed me the paint code E9 on the label and I "ASSUMED" everything was good to go. Now, with most paint shops they put a dab of paint on the top of the can so you can see the color. As I was walking out the door I looked at the dab of paint and it didn't look right to me. But, I didn't pay close attention and went back to work. Well, when I get home last night I'm all excited to see the paint. So, I open the can and this is what I see :eek:. WTF is this :mad:???? Pink :mad:!?!?!?! My wife called it fuchsia. LMAO! [ATTACH=full]1700877[/ATTACH] So, I open the can that I have and this is what I see, Laser Red. This is what I asked for and wanted/needed. [ATTACH=full]1700878[/ATTACH] So, now I go and read the labels. WTF??? Ford "Europe"??? 95-98????? This is NOT what I asked for. How could they "F" this up? This is what happens when you assume the so called experts know what they are doing. [ATTACH=full]1700879[/ATTACH] So, I go look at my label. Paint code E9, check. Ford "AMERICA." Check. 2002-2003 okay, I asked for 2001. Close enough LOL. [ATTACH=full]1700880[/ATTACH] Here they are side by side. NOT EVEN CLOSE!!!!! [ATTACH=full]1700881[/ATTACH] So, I thought maybe I asked for it wrong or I did something wrong. So, I google Ford Laser Red paint. This is the first picture that popped up. You tell me which can it looks like? [ATTACH=full]1700882[/ATTACH] So, I called the paint store and told them what happened. They told me to bring the paint back today and they will fix it. Hopefully they give me a new batch and don't literally try to fix the batch they gave me. I've dealt with this paint store before and they are normally really good. And they were good yesterday in answering my questions and helping me out. I think the guy behind the counter just printed the wrong paint instructions and this is what the guy in the back mixed. Just goes to show you don't assume everything is good to go. Physically inspect your paint or your parts BEFORE you leave the store LMAO!!!!! I do accept some of the blame here for not being more diligent, but hopefully I can get this fixed during lunch today. [/QUOTE]
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