Bring the right reference
Provide the vehicle year, make, model, paint code, repair area, and—when possible—a clean removable part or the vehicle itself.
Precision color serviceA better match starts
A better match starts
with better evidence.
We combine the vehicle’s factory paint code with digital color documentation, formula review, and practical painter input.
Start a color requestComputerized paint matching
Code. Scan. Evaluate. Confirm.
A code identifies the formula family. The vehicle in front of you determines the actual path to a blendable match.
Production variants, exposure, age, previous repairs, and metallic orientation can all affect the visible color. Our process is built to reduce guesswork before material reaches the panel.
Capture and compare
Digital color documentation helps compare the existing finish with formula variants while the code and vehicle history provide context.
Choose the application format
Custom color can be prepared in professional liquid volumes or, for eligible projects, a convenient fillable aerosol format.
Verify before the vehicle
A spray-out and blend evaluation remain the painter’s final control point. Always follow the selected system’s technical data.
Vehicle information
Year, make, model, factory paint code, and the part or panel being repaired. Provide a VIN only when it is actually needed to identify the vehicle or formula.
Repair conditions
Spot, panel, or complete repair; booth temperature; application equipment; and current product system.
A controlled test
Color should be evaluated on a properly prepared spray-out card under useful lighting before application.
Custom coating and aerosol safety: Eligibility depends on the compatible product system, color, finish, requested quantity, local availability, destination, and regulatory limits. Follow the current label, SDS, and TDS, including PPE, ventilation, ignition, storage, and disposal requirements.
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What painters ask first.
Can you match from the paint code alone?
The code is the starting point. A vehicle may have several formula variants, and the current finish may differ because of age, exposure, or prior repairs.
Can custom color be put into an aerosol can?
Eligible automotive colors can be prepared in a professional fillable aerosol. Suitability depends on the product system, repair type, and finish expectations.
Does computerized matching guarantee an invisible repair?
No measurement replaces spray-out evaluation, application technique, and an appropriate blend plan. The process improves the evidence available to the painter.
How long does a match take?
Timing depends on the color, reference quality, quantity, store workload, and whether adjustment or a spray-out is required. Contact the store before time-sensitive work.