Comments on: Do most auto-body repair shops have original paint colors?

By: Phylis K

Phylis K — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:23:59 +0000

I had similar problems last winter and was glad I got my repairs covered under my extended warranty. extended warranties are cheaper if you don’t buy them from the manufacturer. http://www.americaschoicetoday.com/Auto-Warranty.html
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By: baldie

baldie — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:55:59 +0000

they usually get the paint number off the door jam and have it mixed to match the other color of your car.
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By: catmandew

catmandew — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:09:59 +0000

Not only most Body Shops, but also most Jobber Auto Parts stores can mix paint to match the original factory color. That way, you can just buy the paint direct from them, and even if you don’t have a spray gun to paint it yourself with, they can also sell you an aerosol setup to spray it with.
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ASE Certified Tech
Former Body Shop painter
Used these myself before I got my own compressor.

By: ASV78

ASV78 — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 23:36:59 +0000

yes, they use the color code for the vehicle, and that is the same exact vehicle color back when the vehicle was brand new. thats why the paint may look fresher on the mirror than the rest of the car.
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By: dr_layne

dr_layne — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:47:59 +0000

Yes, they get the paint code off the vehicle and a computerized system mixes the paint for them.
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