Which term describes an adjacent panel used to match new paint?

Which term describes an adjacent panel used to match new paint?

• A. Blend panel
• B. Primer panel
• C. Sanding panel
• D. Undercoating panel

Answer: (A)

A blend panel is used to test and blend the new paint with the existing finish. It’s placed next to the repaired area so you can see how the color, metallic, and gloss will transition from the new paint into the old paint. By painting and feathering the edges on this adjacent panel, you can adjust shade and blending before finishing the repair, ensuring there’s no noticeable line. The other terms describe different things: a primer panel is for testing or applying primer, not for color blending; a sanding panel is used to practice or verify sanding and feathering; an undercoating panel refers to the base layer underneath the color.

A blend panel is used to test and blend the new paint with the existing finish. It’s placed next to the repaired area so you can see how the color, metallic, and gloss will transition from the new paint into the old paint. By painting and feathering the edges on this adjacent panel, you can adjust shade and blending before finishing the repair, ensuring there’s no noticeable line.

The other terms describe different things: a primer panel is for testing or applying primer, not for color blending; a sanding panel is used to practice or verify sanding and feathering; an undercoating panel refers to the base layer underneath the color.