Reflects off a metallic base color, and passes through the paint a second timeīefore the eye actually sees the color. Or tri-coat colors appear so intense because light passes through the paint, A few of the most well-known translucent colors on the market are Ford’s Ruby Red and Mazda’s 46V (see photo). Today, translucent colors are also known as OEM factory tri-coat colors. Translucent colors were first developed in the 1950s, but until recently, have not been widely used by automotive OEMs. Translucent colors (often called candy colors for this very reason) have depth for miles so you almost feel like you can swim in them and they take paint appearance and beauty to a remarkable new level. Think about looking into a piece of Jolly Rancher™ candy.
Translucent colors have an irresistible depth and clarity of color that draws in the eye. New technology that helps streamline the refinishing of some of the most eye-catchingĪnd complex colors on the market – translucent colors. And as OEM colors become more intricateĪnd complex, the challenges of repairing them increase. In fact, there is so much that goes intoĬolor design and color selection today that automakers have legions of people devoted And to every person from the automaker to theĪuto owner, color is very important. Mark Thomas, National Training Manager, U-POL.Dan Reutter, Technical Specialist, U-POL.Time and energy savings advantages of combining key U-POL products in the filling and priming stages of repair.Ways to increase throughput and reduce cycle time.Potential bottlenecks that can slow down the repair process.In this 60-minute session, we will explore: Whatever can be done to shorten the time it takes to repair and return a vehicle is critical to achieving high customer satisfaction rates and maximizing throughput, so your business operates as smoothly as possible. Even though the measurement of cycle time does not officially begin until the necessary parts and repair materials are in technicians’ hands, this critical distinction in your process is irrelevant to the consumer. Cycle time is just one component in the measurement of key-to-key time, which most collision repair shops monitor to maintain a healthy business.