Color matching vs “correct” paint code based approach Options

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So while I was taking the doorhandle off the Arizona car it struck me just how pretty the Laguna blue paint was from the factory, and also that it is more muted than modern paint formulations.

That has me wondering if I’ll get a more original looking paint if I bring the door and get that paint matched from the inside factory paint versus going off a paint code. Will clot matching the inner door result in a more original pastel/muted/not overly shiny paint?

I talked to a paint guy and he said the moderns cleats are all so shiny it is hard to keep the finished job from being so modern looking.

Thoughts? Ideas?

[bbrock]

Can't give much advice but when I was shopping paint, I learned the PPG formula for my paint code (L96D) was different for Volkswagen than Porsche. I had samples of both mixed and tried them. I'm almost certain the VW formula was closest to original but the Porsche mix was a deeper, richer color that I really loved. So, yeah, mixing by paint code isn't a guaranteed match.

[roblav1]

Can't give much advice but when I was shopping paint, I learned the PPG formula for my paint code (L96D) was different for Volkswagen than Porsche. I had samples of both mixed and tried them. I'm almost certain the VW formula was closest to original but the Porsche mix was a deeper, richer color that I really loved. So, yeah, mixing by paint code isn't a guaranteed match.

I found the same thing with PPG. My Bahia Red 914 color is a different formulation than the 1969 911 Bahia Red I eventually chose. Richer looking to my eyes.