In this Quick Tip video from Society of Collision Repair Specialists, Claire Cleland from Static Solutions joins Justin Lewis of Accurate Auto Body to discuss how static electricity can impact color matching during the refinishing process.

Cleland explains why static affects plastic and metal substrates differently, how it influences the orientation of metallic flakes in the paint, and why that can lead to darker bumpers, mismatched panels, blend halos, and inconsistent finishes. They also explore how environmental conditions and surface preparation contribute to static buildup, and why controlling static throughout the painting process is essential for achieving consistent, accurate color matches.

These videos were filmed at the I-CAR Chicago Tech Center.