Matching colour with a spectrophotometer.

This video shows the basic steps required to achieve an accurate colour match when using a spectrophotometer (colour camera) when matching automotive paint.

[@lubnakader4406]

Thanks. It was helpful.

[@YaGampang]

Thanks man 👍👍

[@petar443]

Nice one again. Thanks for the information. 🥃

[@benh4086]

You're welcome.

[@KemizeSWlearner]

Thank you, this was pretty helpful. Can I ask what model of spectrophotometer you used here?

[@benh4086]

This is the most current spectrophotometer from Akzo Nobel; the Automatchic Vision SKU 2002956 (I believe it may be manufactured by x-rite). Most automotive paint manufacturers utilize modern multi-angle spectrophotometers combined with their proprietary colour matching software for excellent results. Thank you for your comment.

[@KemizeSWlearner]

@@benh4086 Thank you too. Another question if I may trouble you... The automatchic seems quite on the high side in terms of price. Do you have any idea of a more economical spectrophotometer that would do well with accuracy for matching colour on automotives?

[@kentowers2802]

If ceramic coating is applied Could a sample be taken from a door jamb and achieve a correct match?

[@benh4086]

I would only match colour to the exterior of the vehicle (preferably near where you are going to be refinishing). Jambs do not necessarily have the same coverage (or metallic/pearl orientation) as the exterior of the vehicle which can affect colour matching. If there is ceramic coating, I would clean the panel very well, then stage sand the surface very well and polish. Best of luck.

[@kentowers2802]

@@benh4086 thanks for the reply. how’s about the fuel filler cap? That could be polished and ceramic easily reapplied to that.

[@benh4086]

@@kentowers2802 if you are matching colour to the 1/4 panel with the filler door, then yes. But I would avoid matching colours to non-adjacent panels.

[@IM-nh8hn]

Can you do a video on spraying primer or paint? Thanks.

[@benh4086]

Thanks for the suggestion. I would like to create more videos when time permits including more related to the painting process.

[@bikeman123]

I notice that you only masked the door. Is it not necessary to blend into adjacent panels?

[@benh4086]

Blending is always needed. This particular damage was rather small and repaired for demonstration purposes. In some instances, blending is possible within the panel (as was completed here). Otherwise blending adjacent panel(s) is required.

[@RivieraByBuick]

so all this complex process to just choose from an existing color formula? In my thinking this spectrophotometer process should be used to create a unique color blending formula - only then its usefull.

[@benh4086]

With many software systems (such as this one) the software does more than just select an existing colour. This system does have the ability to modify colours to create better matches. It is actually a very quick and simple process to use.