Which term describes the process of matching new paint into adjacent panels?

Which term describes the process of matching new paint into adjacent panels?

• A. Blending
• B. Feathering
• C. Masking
• D. Sealing

Answer: (A)

Blending is the process of matching new paint into adjacent panels by extending the color beyond the edge of the repair and softening the transition so there’s no visible hard line. This involves careful spray technique and often layered, light coats at the border to gradually mix the new color with the existing paint. If you’ve ever seen a seamless repair, blending is doing the work to make the repaired area look like the rest of the panel, not a patch. Masking protects areas from overspray, sealing is a prep or protection step, and feathering is a technique used within blending to soften the edge and help the colors merge smoothly.

Blending is the process of matching new paint into adjacent panels by extending the color beyond the edge of the repair and softening the transition so there’s no visible hard line. This involves careful spray technique and often layered, light coats at the border to gradually mix the new color with the existing paint. If you’ve ever seen a seamless repair, blending is doing the work to make the repaired area look like the rest of the panel, not a patch. Masking protects areas from overspray, sealing is a prep or protection step, and feathering is a technique used within blending to soften the edge and help the colors merge smoothly.