There are places (like SANEL) that offer computerized color matching, and
have a sensor gun that reads the existing color on the car. Not all of
their shops have it - you'll have to ask, and specify the sensor
gun. They're not the only ones, of course - ask your local autobody
shop. They should know who has one. Well, maybe not your body shop, since
they seem to be a bit unaware of the technology, but maybe another good
sized one nearby.
- Tab
At 09:00 PM 8/21/00 -0400, BONNILA@aol.com wrote:
>Several years ago I had my 1968 MGCGT painted the pale primrose yellow that
>was on the original car. Apparently a similar compound to the old paint was
>used--no clearcoat, etc, and a tendency to fade.
>
>A few weeks ago, I had to re-do the driver's door because of a major scratch.
>The door panel now sticks out like a sore thumb! The body shop said that it
>would be impossible to match the fade and consistency of the color and that
>the whole car would have to be redone.
>
>Does anyone have experience trying to match original style faded paint? I'd
>hate to spend big bucks.
>
>Thanks, STEVE
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