# RV Paint Matching on a Faded Coach, Done Right

> Matching paint on a faded coach is about reading the actual panel, not just the factory formula. A proper repair sprays test cards, blends into adjacent panels, and checks the result in booth light and daylight so the work disappears into the original finish.

## Why a faded panel is a moving target

Years of sun shift the original color away from the factory formula, so spraying straight to the formula leaves a visible edge. The craft is in adjusting to the faded panel and blending the new paint into the surrounding panels so the eye cannot find the repair.

## How we get a clean match

- Mix to the formula, then adjust to the faded panel
- Spray and compare test cards in booth light and daylight
- Blend into adjacent panels to hide the edge
- Color sand and buff for an even, deep finish

## Frequently asked questions

### Can you match the faded paint on my older RV for a spot repair?

Yes. We mix to the formula and then adjust to the actual faded panel, spray test cards, and blend into the surrounding panels so the repair disappears. A good blend is the difference between a repair you can spot and one you cannot.


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Source: https://oc-rv.com/blog/rv-paint-matching-on-a-faded-coach/
OCRV Center, 23281 La Palma Ave, Yorba Linda, CA 92887. Phone (949) 799-3387. In shop only; insurance billed direct.