C o l o r R e t r i e v a l s y s t e m s
e-Fiche Software
Online Color
TouchMix ® Basic
TouchMix Paint Manager
Online
Color
Formulations
The latest color formula information
for domestic and import vehicles
is available online, 24 hours every
day. Simply follow the registration
instructions. Once registered and
logged in, users have instant access
to a color database of more than
1 million formulations covering all
PPG and Nexa Autocolor™ brands,
including automotive, fleet and
custom colors. The global database
is updated continuously by our color
laboratories around the world.
Online Color Formulations
Live, up-to-the-minute access to global color formulations.
Features / Benefits:
• Available 24/7, with more
formulas than ever!
• Links to accent, bumper
and interior colors based
on OEM code
• Historic colors for toner
replacements
• Tri-coat formulas provided
with one search; includes
recommended undercoats
• Identifies variant formulas
and their corresponding color
page locations
• Special variants are created
based on requested matches
from port of entries, audits,
wrecked vehicles, etc. A
“Show Specials” button will
appear if available.
• Proposed variants identify
formulas to be chipped for
color decks—these move
to “Agreed Variants” once
available
• Includes specialty and
custom color formulas such
as Vibrance Collection®
colors
• New Dymo® label format for
small convenient labels
6 EASY STEPS TO COLOR RETRIEVAL
1 GO ONLINE Go to www.ppgrefinish.com. Select “Color Tools” on the main menu.
Click the “PPG Online Color” selection, or “Nexa Autocolor Online Color.”
2 LOG ON Log on with your email address and password (new users need to click
“New Registration”).
3 SEARCH
Search for a color formula by PPG/Nexa Autocolor or manufacturer code or
by source type.
4 SELECT COLOR &
MIXING SCHEME
Select color name, then select the desired mixing scheme.
5 CHOOSE PRIME Click on the desired Prime or Variant from the drop-down list. A “Show Specials”
OR VARIANT button will display if “Special Variants” are available.
6 SELECT VOLUME & PRINT Enter the total volume desired. The amount of each tinter is automatically
calculated. Click “print” and that’s it!
Access to our online color information is available on both the PPG
and Nexa Autocolor websites.
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