Paint matching

[SilvrT]

There's a few other threads on this ... just wanted to add more info in case anyone is looking to get some paint to match their scoot here in Canuck Land

 

CMAX, a division of UAP-NAPA apparently does this. Here in Vancouver there is a location at 8555 Cambie St. The beauty of this is, they can scan your paint and match it. This is good especially for older paint jobs which have faded some.

 

Here's a link...

 

http://www.uapinc.com/client/en/pieces-auto/CMAX.html

 

I haven't personally gone there yet or tried this but just thought it would be good info to share. Came across this in a newspaper article. The article went on to say that they can also provide the product in a spray can good for small areas or touch-ups.

 

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· 23 Jul 2009

· 24 Hours Vancouver

· DAVE REDINGER NEIGHBOURHOOD MECHANIC

It’s easy to match your car’s finish

 

 

 

 

 

I have often said in this column that today’s cars are complicated and not easily repaired when things start to go sideways. This change in technology has vastly reduced the range of repairs the individual owner can do successfully.

One area the owner can still address with relative ease is the car’s finish. Even though vehicle paints have gone high tech, there are services available to help to colour match your car’s finish.

We use C MAX, a division of NAPA. The staff at C MAX will scan your paint sample, mix the appropriate match and supply you with an easyto-use spray can.

We usually send a painted part of the car for a match; however the scanning equipment is portable and as such can scan the car wherever it is.

 

 

Advantages of scanning your car with this system are obvious. Paint changes colour as it ages. This system matches the actual colour your car is now. After years of weathering and fading the original formula would no longer match. For more information, call C MAX at 905-602-9083.