How Do You Match Car Paint Colors?
Matching car paint colors is not an easy task. The variations are so many and so subtle that it usually takes a professional to be able to match the colors perfectly. There are, however, some things you can do to help with the process while reducing your expenses and your waiting time. Find out whether there is a specific name or coding for the paint color of your car. This is usually available from the dealer (if you bought your car new) or your repair shop (if you had your car repainted or fixed at some point). Having the specific color number of the paint will make it easier to find the appropriate match in order to make repairs. Talk to your repair shop about its “standard sample.” This is a paint sample provided by car manufacturers to help shops match the different variations for each color (up to 25 variations, depending on the car manufacturer). Look for fast-drying paint. The rule indicates that paint that dries faster retains more of the color that you see when you first appl
