Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 20:42:20 +0000 From: Johannes H Andersen <johsnopsamfitter.com> Subject: Re: How to match imola red color
MH wrote: > > > I have often speculated that the matching process could be computerized. > >... > > ... here's a free idea. > > Good thinking... > but there already is such a device, the Smartscan spectrophotometer or just > 'paintscanner'... it is placed on a flat piece of the car, like the > bonnet/hood, works with a flashlight and lenses, the reflecting light is > recorded and analysed and the machine produces a color code. > > http://www.jjautocollision.ca/paint.html Ok, interesting. I've heard that automatic colour monitoring is often used for industrial processes, e.g. carpet making. Anybody know if this system is used by auto paint shops somewhere in the UK?
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