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Color technology

Color Matching & Finish Control

How color references, basecoat selection and clearcoat choice influence the final automotive finish.

What it means

Color is a system: the substrate, basecoat, clearcoat and lighting all influence what the eye sees. AUTOFINISH organizes color-focused products around the intended repair and finish rather than a decorative color name alone.

What to control

  • Use a physical color reference whenever possible.
  • Confirm the colour code, variant and target panel.
  • Choose the clearcoat based on the intended gloss level.
  • Inspect the finish under appropriate lighting before sign-off.
Technical note

Product performance, compatibility, drying, curing and regulatory information must be confirmed against the current TDS, SDS and label for the selected SKU.

Questions

Technology FAQ

Why can a colour look different after clearcoat?

Clearcoat changes gloss and light reflection, which can affect the perceived colour and depth.

Do you support custom colour matching?

AUTOFINISH has a custom color-matched aerosol program for approved OEM and private-label projects.