Frequently Asked Questions

PPG VisualizID™

PPG VisualizID  is an innovative digital color visualization tool that displays a 3D rendering of the repair along with the best match from PPG's color match library.

Increase match quality by using advanced rendering technology. Save time by reducing the need for spray outs to support decision making. Reduce inefficiencies with less room for human error and quicker matches. Boost profitability with time and paint savings.

PPG VisualizID  is available on PAINTMANAGER® XI application.

Users should have a camera-equipped PPG spectrophotometer such as the new  PPG DigiMatch  device.

Standard computer:

  • Intel Core i5
  • Graphic card supporting the Open GL 4.0 Standard
  • 4GB RAM
  • 120 GB SSD hard disk

Standard internet connection:

  • Wired or WiFi
  • 10 Mbps

Operating system:

  • From MS Windows® 8

Paint systems available with  PPG VisualizID  are region dependant. Please contact your PPG representative for more information.

Flash - appearance of a color when viewed at a 15-25 degree angle.

Face – appearance of a color when viewed at a 45 degree angle.

Flop – appearance of a color when viewed at a 75-110 degree angle.

Effect pigments have different appearance, depending on the viewing angle. Because of the effect pigments in coatings, color will travel or change at these different viewing angles.

These features are there to simulate a real, physical environment.

Blend view: This shows a line in between the two colors being compared and replicates a panel gap on a car.

Edge view: This shows the two colors being compared directly next to each other without any gap.

Users can adjust the brightness, control the camera, object, and spotlight, and can zoom in.

Users can switch from a flat panel view to the curved panel and vice versa.

Users will be able to visualize prime, variants and specials in the available paint systems.

PPG DigiMatch™

PPG DigiMatch  is a compact, fast, easy-to-use spectrophotometer that has a functional ergonomic design and can be used with one hand, while also boasting a revolutionary multi-angle digital color camera.

The device has 6 reflectance measurement angles and 6 camera imaging angles.

Dimensions and weight are: L: 170mm; W:75mm: H:100mm; weight 0.6 kg

PPG DigiMatch  has enhanced features to take readings on a curved surface. Users should measure the flattest part of the sample and hold the device steady.

The spectrophotometer needs to be calibrated every 30 days with the white tile and the camera target tile which are included with each device.

Users need to take 5 measurements.

The quality of the measurement is indicated with a 5-Star system:

  • 5 Stars indicate an excellent measurement without variation between the measurements.
  • 3-4 Stars indicate a good measurement.
  • 0-2 Stars – it is highly recommended to remeasure.

This is a feature that allows users to either take manual measurements, where they need to press the button on the side of the spectrophotometer or tap the screen, or take automatic measurements, which the device triggers when all three sensors are aligned.

The Inspect Feature is a live camera view where users can preview the measurement zone to avoid areas that are scratched or damaged before taking a measurement.

Given the large storage capacity, users can store 160 jobs.

Measurement data can be transferred via USB cable or WiFi to PPG Color software.

Between -4 to 122 degrees Fahrenheit or -20 to 50 degrees Celsius.

The docking station should be used to house the spectrophotometer to protect it from dust / debris and to prevent damage. It is also used to charge the device and transfer measurement data.

The device includes a Lithium-Ion battery. Users need to contact PPG customer service if a battery replacement is required.

If the instrument experiences a drop, a calibration should be performed followed by a Health Check before any further measurements are taken.

If the Health Check shows the device is not working properly contact your PPG customer service.