#HarryB Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Does anyone lakeside have computerized color matching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsnob Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 Paint and hardware store next to Intercam Ajijic has a computer system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLIN Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 If you mean for consumer paint colors there might be some very basic setups. They are limited because the choice of pigments and combinations is limited. If you mean graphic arts or printing, they mostly use Pantone swatchs, which can offer thousands of variations. Each Pantone color has a number, then it is the printer who has to match it. Many interior designers also use Pantone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#HarryB Posted September 9, 2020 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 9, 2020 Report Share Posted September 9, 2020 1 hour ago, #HarryB said: Does anyone lakeside have computerized color matching? The Comex store next to Pemex in Ajijic does but they were quite bad at matching. I found the Prisa/Truper store on the carrterea in downtown Ajijic did a much better job without a computer-just eyeball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 hours ago, cedros said: I found the Prisa/Truper store on the carrterea in downtown Ajijic did a much better job without a computer-just eyeball. A friend bought several gallons of paint mixed at the above store that was supposed to be the same as the color swatch. Oh boy, was it off--not even close and it was mixed using the computer with the color code. And then another couple of gallons of contrasting trim color from the same swatch. Again, not even close. That was an expensive lesson. Always look in the can before you leave the store!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 7 hours ago, Yo1 said: A friend bought several gallons of paint mixed at the above store that was supposed to be the same as the color swatch. Oh boy, was it off--not even close and it was mixed using the computer with the color code. And then another couple of gallons of contrasting trim color from the same swatch. Again, not even close. That was an expensive lesson. Always look in the can before you leave the store!! Prisa does not use a computer. Do you mean Comex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisy2013 Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 Comes usually put a swab of paint on top of the can so you can see the color. They have very good paint. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo1 Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 2 hours ago, cedros said: Prisa does not use a computer. Do you mean Comex. The paint store where the Truper hardware store is next to Intercam. Maybe they didn't use a computer, I don't remember, but they had the machine with cylinders of different colors to tint the base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 15 hours ago, Yo1 said: A friend bought several gallons of paint mixed at the above store that was supposed to be the same as the color swatch. Oh boy, was it off--not even close and it was mixed using the computer with the color code. And then another couple of gallons of contrasting trim color from the same swatch. Again, not even close. That was an expensive lesson. Always look in the can before you leave the store!! Which store are you referring to when you say above? There are several above. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 5 hours ago, Yo1 said: The paint store where the Truper hardware store is next to Intercam. Maybe they didn't use a computer, I don't remember, but they had the machine with cylinders of different colors to tint the base. They don't have a computer. If the boss (Efren?) is doing the matching it is excellent. If it is someone else who knows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedros Posted September 10, 2020 Report Share Posted September 10, 2020 It always amazes me how body shops can usually match a car colour perfectly yes house painter have so much trouble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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