DB One of the trickiest parts of any visible bodywork repair is getting the new paint to look like it was never touched. Colour matching is central to achieving that.
Identifying the right colour
Vehicle paint codes provide a starting reference, but real-world colour can vary slightly due to factors like age, fading and even the specific batch of paint originally used. Because of this, a paint code alone isn't always enough for a perfect match.
Blending into the surrounding panel
Rather than relying purely on an exact match, body shops often blend the new paint into the adjoining panel, gradually fading the edge of the repair so any subtle colour variation isn't noticeable to the eye.
The stages involved
- Preparing and priming the repaired area
- Applying the base colour coat
- Blending into the surrounding original paintwork
- Applying a clearcoat for protection and finish
- Polishing and finishing to match the surrounding panel
DB Autos can carry out colour-matched paintwork repairs as part of a bodywork job. Call 01782 844320 to discuss your repair.
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