The value of a spray out card
While converting recently to PPG’s Envirobase HP all seems to be going very well with the product. The colors are mostly good but there is the odd color that needs to be tinted. As I have discovered, I need to do spray out cards on all colors and check for a good color match. This also creates a color library and saves time tinting down the road when a color is not acceptable. Proper documentation is a must when tinting a color. I include everything I have done to the color so the next car I spray which is the same color, the color match is perfect. There are many popular colors out for 2008-2009 so doing a card is a must. I have seen my silver library grow and grow over the last month. I also have a lot of reds and blues which seem to be popular also.
One important piece of information needed to be added to the back of the spray out card is how many coats of paint you apply. Three is usually sufficient plus the control coat but some colors are low hiders so writing down this info is vital. I also write down what kind of clear coat I use over the Envirobase as we use two different types of clear. I do not seal the spray out card to test if the color covers well or not. This info is documented and kept on file for use at a later date.
It is very important to get regular updates for your computer system as PPG is always updating their colors so ask your distributor for the CD if you have not received an update in the last six months or so. Another great tool is PPG online color library. These are the latest color formulas and variances. If your chips do not provide a close match then check the online color library to see if there are any more variances for your color you are about to spray. Chances are there will be at least one or more variances for you too choose from. So check your color using a spray out card and make sure you add it to your color library for later reference.
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3 responses so far ↓
1 Jimmo // Aug 28, 2009 at 8:18 am
I agree, even in the solvent lines you can’t beat the precision and value a simple sprayout card will give you. A simple way to make your job easier.
2 Jimmo // Apr 19, 2010 at 10:46 am
Are PPG’s color chips sprayed out or dyes?
3 mike // Apr 20, 2010 at 8:42 pm
Hey Jimmo, PPG’s color variant deck are all sprayed manually by a actual person. Rumor has it another update is coming soon which contains 500 more color chips.
Thanks for your comment and question,
~Mike.
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