National Collision

PPG’s Web-based tool broadens capabilities for color identification

Sat, 2013-06-01 00:00

Strongsville, Ohio—PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced Paint It for the NEXA Autocolor brand. Paint It is an online tool that collision centers can use to identify the right color for vehicle repair. The Paint It application has been enhanced to provide more model years, additional language capability and greater device functionality.

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