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Computer-implemented method and apparatus for matching paint

  • US 7,860,856 B2
  • Filed: 02/22/2008
  • Issued: 12/28/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/17/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for determining a refinish colorcoat composition that matches the color and color effect of a vehicle'"'"'s original finish, comprising:

  • gathering the VIN (vehicle identification number) and paint color data from a vehicle needing refinishing;

    extracting from the VIN, the model year and manufacturing site information for that vehicle;

    using a computer to search a database that contains paint color data, refinish data assigned to the paint color data that indicates the matching refinish colorcoat compositions for the paint color data, and VIN numbers assigned to the refinish colorcoat compositions that indicate the model years and manufacturing sites for the refinish colorcoat compositions; and

    identifying the refinish colorcoat composition in the database that matches the paint color data, model year, and manufacturing site extracted from the vehicle, thereby revealing the refinish colorcoat composition that matches the color and color effect of the vehicle'"'"'s original finish.

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