Bespoke Color Mixes
Here at Auto Paint and Performance, we know that when you are finally building your dream car, you want everything about it to be perfect. Over the years we have built a reputation for being able to create exactly what people are looking for when it comes time to put color on their project.
There is a lot involved with creating the perfect color from scratch so yes, it can get expensive. We've put together the following description of our process to give you an idea of what's involved and what you can provide up front to keep the cost manageable. When you're ready, click the button to fill out a Color Consultation Request so we can get started creating your perfect color!
Color Consultation
Our technician will want to have a conversation to determine exactly what your end goal is for color. Be as detailed as possible on the consult request about the look you're going for. If we start with a color that's as close as possible to what you want, that's less tinting, meaning fewer samples for sprayouts and that keeps your cost down. We do charge a consultation fee at this point which covers the cost of the materials used to create the sample and the time the technician needs to create the formula(s).
Color Creation
Next, our technician will begin creating your color. He'll use the information from your consultation to mix the first draft of your color. You'll then be sent a 2 oz or 4 oz sample (amount depends on the formula) along with a speed shape, paint sticks, strainers and mixing cup to do your sprayout. This first sample is included in the initial consultation cost. If this version of the color works for you, send your approval and we can move on to mixing your color! If more fine-tuning is needed, let the technician know what needs to be changed and he will create another sample. This sample and any subsequent mixes will cost $50 each, so this is where that detail in describing what you want saves money. This process is repeated as often as is needed to reach the perfect color.
Color Completion
Once we've reached the right color, we will send a preliminary invoice listing all of the costs accrued to this point. Once you give your approval to do the final mix, we will update the invoice with any other supplies you need for your project and send the final invoice. Once payment is received we will mix your color and ship the entire order to you.