The research as described is a great way to get to the paint as made. It was made to X standard, with Y amount of variation allowed, and applied in Z manner. But then the variables are introduced into the equation. Said vehicle left the factory, went to service area(s) and began the process of paint exposure to the elements. Dependent upon the service life of the vehicle, the paint will no longer have that factory new look, and due to local conditions will take on some degree of variation away from the original paint color standard. The longer the service life of the vehicle, the greater the potential for color change.
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