As a paint expert I see most people take a sample and have it mixed at a paint supplier. If you have a paint code, that is a good start but the code is only a guide. Its a mix called prime. The paint is in large drums there are many variances. The pumps painted from the start of the drum differ from the pumps painted at the end of the same drum of paint. The biggest problem is that some colors dry darker than the sample. A real painter can mix a color of choice for anything. Air pressure alone can change the color. You must spray sample cards for the most accurate matches and tint accordingly. If you don't have a paint code a good option is find a good sample inside a door or under a face plate etc. buff the area to obtain a nice shine. Take that sample to a good paint suppler (jobber) and they should have a camera that can create a formula for a mix of that color. This is only a guide and a good painter can take it from there. I can ashore you that there were variances of some sort or another on every pump,auto,truck etc. The paint process is labor intensive but a real pro makes the color match every time. We have all seen that newer auto at a red light that has a darker fender.That fender was repaired and repainted its color was mixed from the paint code but it was mixed from prime and no tinting was done no test cards were done poor job not a pro at all. Quality products are a must. Cheap clears will also discolor your base. With that said even a perfect color match may vary just from using a cheap clear. So for best results in general you should always consult a true expert in that profession. There are other factors such as the primer or color of primer, sealer and color of sealer that will also directly change your desired color.
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Last edited by Woodys Rod Shop; Fri Feb 11 2011 12:47 PM.
