Collision repair guide
Understanding Paint Matching After Collision Repair
Vehicle color can vary with age, production variation, lighting, finish type, and previous work. Refinishing therefore involves evaluation, not simply choosing a color name.
General information: This guide does not replace emergency, legal, insurance, mechanical, or vehicle-specific safety advice.
Color evaluation
Technicians compare the vehicle finish and paint information to prepare an appropriate formula and test approach.
Preparation matters
Surface repair, sanding, cleaning, masking, and primer work influence the finished result.
Blending
When appropriate, blending helps create a gradual visual transition into an adjacent area. The exact scope depends on the vehicle and repair.