Why is auto paint color match such a difficult task?
Automotive Paint Colors: What affects color match? In this article I will be discussing the main factors of why color match is such a difficult task. I believe if you can grasp a little bit about what auto paint colors are made of and how their application shifts color, then you could understand what causes color to change and what you need to do to match them. There are three basic ingredients in automotive paint: Resin Pigment Solvent The resin is the component that holds together the pigment in suspension, provides adhesion to the surface applied, and determines the quality and paint durability. The pigment comes in a powder form similar to concrete, and the average aftermarket automotive paint mixing system includes about 100 colors or toners to be able to mix formulas including metallic and pearl paint colors. The solvent is what provides the transferability, without the solvent the paint would be to thick in viscosity to transfer from container to container. Now that you know the
