Whether you need a fresh pair of paint for a minor scratch or to cover repaired body work, you can count on our collision centers to provide a seamless transition from your existing paint to our repainted section with our computerized color matching. At Suburban Collision Centers, we offer expert repainting services to keep your vehicle looking great and protected from the elements.
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What is Computerized Color Matching?
Computerized color matching involves using specific paint codes and professional adjusting to determine the exact match for your vehicle. Manufacturers do not release their paints to collision centers, so it takes specialized equipment and training to match new paint to your existing paint. Our computerized color matching lets us perfectly match paint codes and alter them as needed to match your existing paint color.
What Are Paint Codes?
Paint codes are digits that represent a vehicle's paint color. Most vehicles have their paint code located in the driver's side door jamb. A paint code acts as the foundation for computerized color matching since we can enter the code and mix the right color. We factor in your car's model and production year to replicate the existing paint.
Identifying Your Vehicle's Variant Color
Once we have included the paint code, we get to work identifying the variant color. While having the paint code is an important first step, we still need to dial in the right color shade and other variations. Paint suppliers provide different shades, and batches can differ, so our team identifying the right variation is a crucial step to offering paint that is indistinguishable from your existing paint.
Paint Colors Change Over Time
Computerized color matching is essential to match existing paint since paint colors change over time. Even if you have two of the same car and paint color, their paint colors can look different. Car care products and parking in a garage can keep the paint from fading as much. Our computerized color matching can take into account the exact color of your vehicle at the time of the repair.
Blending the Paint Color Match
Our collision specialist will mix the paint and spray a sample on a test card after the computer determines the variant color. Once we have a match for your vehicle, we begin painting your vehicle with a fresh coat of paint. We blend the color into the surrounding areas for a repainted segment that is indistinguishable from the existing paint color.
DeVilbiss Paint Booths
If you try painting your vehicle by yourself, it can lead to uneven application with trapped particles or dirt in the paint. It's unlikely that you will be able to blend the new paint with the existing paint, which just draws more attention to the repainted area. If that isn't enough, repainting your car without the right equipment can create unsafe breathing conditions.
Our DeVilbiss paint booths are the industry standard, providing professional repainting. You can count on an even coat of paint and minimal wait times by choosing us for a paint repair.
Why Repaint Your Car?
Repainting your vehicle can add value, protect it from the weather, and keep your car looking great. A fresh coat of paint that blends with your existing paint will show potential buyers you've cared for your vehicle and will help you enjoy a higher resale price. Repainting your vehicle can also protect it from rust issues, helping you avoid more damage and deterioration.
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