OEM Paint Support

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Support and Guidance for OEM Finishes

Find useful information for repairing and refinishing vehicles with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) finishes, including OEM paint processes, dry film thickness, and the most common causes of degradation and damage to the finish.

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OEM Film Builds
The importance of maintaining the correct dry film thickness (DFT) of the paint to ensure best results and maximum durability.
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OEM Paint
Current pre-treatment and paint application processes used by OEMs manufacturing today's vehicles with multiple substrates.
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OEM Paint Degradation
Learn about the chemical, biological, climatic, and mechanical influences that can cause damage to OEM paint finishes.
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OEM Code Locator
Our handy OEM code locator lets you search by manufacturer to find where OEM paint codes are located inside different vehicles.