COLOR FORMULATION SELECTION PROCESS WITH VISUAL DISPLAY
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1. A computer-implemented method of identifying a refinish repair formulation comprising:
- providing a computer having a database comprising refinish paint formulations associated with color data;
entering color data for a vehicle to be repaired into the computer;
searching for at least one refinish formulation in the database that best matches the vehicle color data;
providing a match rating for the at least one refinish formulation;
selecting the best match refinish formulation having a desired match rating; and
displaying a color chip of the selected formulation.
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Abstract
A computer-implemented method of repairing a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes steps of estimating the cost of performing repairs to a damaged vehicle and determining a refinish paint formulation for refinishing a vehicle by conducting a computer-based search for a refinish paint formulation that best matches the vehicle'"'"'s original finish prior to performing the repair work on the vehicle, where the repair work comprises performing any body work, mechanical systems work and/or electrical systems work and refinishing the vehicle.
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1. A computer-implemented method of identifying a refinish repair formulation comprising:
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providing a computer having a database comprising refinish paint formulations associated with color data; entering color data for a vehicle to be repaired into the computer; searching for at least one refinish formulation in the database that best matches the vehicle color data; providing a match rating for the at least one refinish formulation; selecting the best match refinish formulation having a desired match rating; and displaying a color chip of the selected formulation. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A computer-implemented method of repairing a vehicle comprising:
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providing a computer having a database comprising refinish paint formulations associated with color data; entering color data for a vehicle to be repaired into the computer; searching for at least one refinish formulation in the database that best matches the vehicle color data; providing a match rating for the at least one refinish formulation; selecting a best match refinish formulation having a desired match rating; displaying a color chip of the selected formulation; and performing repair work on the vehicle, the repair work comprising refinishing the vehicle with the selected formulation, wherein the vehicle is refinished according to the match rating for the selected formulation. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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