COLOR MISMATCH

Mis-Tint, Off-Color/Shade

The original finish and repair exhibit a noticeable difference in color when viewed under the same lighting conditions.

CAUSE

• Original finish has "drifted" from manufacturer's standard.
  
• Old finish weathered and oxidized.
  
• Color over or under reduced.
  
• Improper spray procedures.
  
• Color not properly stirred or shaken.
  
• Improper spray gun set up.
  
• Inaccurate mixing of the color formula.
  
• "Panel" painting instead of blending.
  
• Evaluating color under a light source other than "color corrected" lighting or natural light.
  
• Adjusting a color before it has been sprayed, or adjusting a basecoat before applying clearcoat.

REPAIR

If color is close enough to blend:

• prepare adjacent panel(s) for blending, then
  
• blend color into adjacent panels.

If color must be tinted:

• tint the color for a blendable match,
  
• prepare adjacent panel(s) for blending, then
  
• respray the repair, blending into the adjacent panel(s).

PREVENTION

• Check alternate color selector for variances. Choose the alternate that provides a blendable match.
  
• All color must be viewed under equal gloss; compound or polish the area to be matched.
  
• Thin/reduce according to label direction.
  
• Follow label directions for proper application of color coat.
  
• Stir or shake materials thoroughly to be sure all pigments and metallics are in solution and suspension.
  
• Refer to product label or data sheet for spray gun, fluid nozzle, and air cap recommendations.
  
• Recheck color code, formula number, formula weights before mixing colors.
  
• Spray a test panel prior to application to determine if blending or tinting is necessary.
  
• Always use natural daylight or color corrected lights to make color matching decisions.
  
• All color must be sprayed out for an accurate evaluation. Basecoats must have clearcoat applied. Check color from all angles, face (90 degrees) and side tone (20-60 degrees).

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