You live the importance of color every day. With the more than 70,000 shades of color on the market, weather damage, vehicle age and manufacturing differences, even the most eagle-eyed refinisher can use a helping hand to accurately determine the right color formula.

From solid to metallic, pearlescent coatings to Xirallics®   refinishers can rely on Axalta to help choose the best colour match through our extensive “Professional Color Tool” range.  Tools that include the Color Inspector, Acquire spectrophotometer, online colour retrieval software, color boxes, fan decks, tinting charts, posters and more.  

ACQUIRE SPECTROPHOTOMETER

The Acquire allows refinishers to measure colors directly from the vehicle body. It identifies solid colors as well as complicated metallic and Xirallic® shades and transmits the information to a computer, where it is checked against the data stored in the color retrieval software.  

COLOR INSPECTOR

For fast and accurate color matching at the touch of a button refinishers can simulate differing light conditions and intensities, making metamerism visible and improving color accuracy.  

COLOR RETREVIAL SOFTWARE

Our color tools are linked to a global database. This ensures that color formulas and color-related information, including OEM trends, new pigment technology and color variations from the field, are always available to you.

The software returns a formula which can be sent directly to an electronic scale together with a specification of precise quantities. Apart from quick access to thousands of mixing formulas, the programme also offers comprehensive color and production information, safety data and processing information.  

COLOR BOXES

The Color Boxes have become permanent features in most bodyshops. Handy color fans coated with Axalta paints allow the colors to be directly compared with the vehicle’s original paint. The code and the name of the colour shade can be found on the back of each sample. The color documentation is updated regularly. 

FAN DECKS

The Fan Deck system is organised in chromatic order by manufacturer with a scannable barcode on the reverse side of the deck. Each deck is sprayed with actual paint, using the same basecoat and clear coat process that would be used in the bodyshop and are reinforced with a laminated back to prevent folding and curling.  

TINTING CHART

Tinting tools are an invaluable reference for any bodyshop, offering refinishers reliable information about different tints and finishes at a glance. Handy shading tables provide instant insight into the effect of adding or removing a tint.