Help with PPG Paint Code
Road Master
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From: South Dakota
I'm curious how mine are going to turn out. I know in the sunlight the pearl turns the gray on my tank and bag lid a tint of blue. You can really tell there is pearl in there somewhere.
Let us know how yours turn out too!
Let us know how yours turn out too!
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When I was researching PPG equivalents of HD colors, I learned that oftentimes the PPG code reflects two separate sprayable products: a base coat, and a tinted clear coat. These are commonly referrred to a tri-coat colors: base coat, tinted clear coat, and a third, coat of clear.
The two separate sprayable products often have the same main p/n but with a suffix of -1 and/or -2.
Carl
The two separate sprayable products often have the same main p/n but with a suffix of -1 and/or -2.
Carl
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When I was researching PPG equivalents of HD colors, I learned that oftentimes the PPG code reflects two separate sprayable products: a base coat, and a tinted clear coat. These are commonly referrred to a tri-coat colors: base coat, tinted clear coat, and a third, coat of clear.
The two separate sprayable products often have the same main p/n but with a suffix of -1 and/or -2.
Carl
The two separate sprayable products often have the same main p/n but with a suffix of -1 and/or -2.
Carl
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When you go into the PPG Paint Manger software you are given a choice of products. Starting with Omni their value line. Omni might only have 3 or 4 toners for your color. Then there is Omni Plus which has some additional toners to get the match closer. When you get to the top you use Deltron 2000 or DBC which may have 10 or 12 toners to get your color. You are also given a choice as to whether you want to mix it as a basecoat clearcoat, or a tri-coat. When using the tri-coat method the 3rd coat is usually tinted about 10% with some toner and then the pearl (mica). It is very tough to match and I usually opt for the basecoat method. There are about 14 different PRL toners which are bottles of mica dust (dry) that you have to carefully blend into the mix. When mixing paint you can usually buy a quantity down to about 8oz if you have a good jobber. Remember however that the smaller in quantity the more exacting you paint mixologist must be. The electronic scale is accurate enough that it will measure 1 drop of toner, and that 1 drop can change the hue and make the paint not match, especially when mixing small quantities. The next issue with match is your painter and how he applies the paint, wet or dry, pressure to high or to low will also effect the "flop" of the metallic, and of course how many coats.
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like some of these guys said, I would go to an auto paint retailer. I'm more familiar with DuPont which has a camera like device called Chromavision that takes a "picture" of your paint and matches it perfectly. By using just a paint code you could end up with a noticeable contrast in color compared to your stock paint. But if you're looking for touch-up it probably won't matter if its absolutely perfect.
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