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Old 10-02-2008, 02:05 PM
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I saw that and I think I also asked my question there, too. Thanks.

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Old 10-05-2008, 03:34 PM
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There are some good observations here.

Go to the post under my welcome to get some insight on the difference between OEM and refinish paint.

Some have figured out on their own that a lot of times color match, or in paint terms, dispersion, are the biggest difference between good and bad paints. That is very correct and pigment dispersion is a major factor in paint performance.

Paints that have better dispersions use less pigment. Less pigment equates to improved performance of the coatings. The less pigment you have in a coating, the better the performance of a coating. That is one of the main reasons clearcoats work so well. There isn't any pigment.

Using a product that gives a better color match should actually perform better in the field because they use less pigment to hit target colors. Many in the industry do not understand this basic concept. It is usually better to pay for better dispersed paint. It will be glossier, have better distinctness of image (the finish is mirror like and does not reflect fuzzy), and have more durability.

There are, of course, a lot of other factors, but dispersion quality is very important.

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