TCP Global Paint Color Matching Spray Out Cards - Pack of 100 Checkered Test Panels for Coverage, Hiding Power

TCP Global Paint Color Matching Spray Out Cards are 2.75" x 7" checkered panels designed for quick, reliable spray-outs so you can evaluate coverage, sheen, hiding power and metallic flow before committing to a paint job.

These checkered test panels let technicians and makers preview how a coating will look and behave on a surface. The alternating black-and-white squares create contrast that reveals subtle differences in hue, opacity, and metallic orientation; each card includes space to note vehicle or job details so samples stay traceable. Sold in a pack of 100, these disposable cards are sized for handheld spray guns and bench testing, making them handy in bodyshops, manufacturing lines, and paint labs.

How do these cards reveal color and coverage issues?

A checkered background highlights how pigments and metallic flakes settle and how opaque a finish appears. Dark squares emphasize translucence and hiding power, while white squares showcase tinting strength and sheen. By comparing sprayed areas across the pattern you can catch undertones, ghosting, or insufficient opacity before painting the actual part.

• Black-and-white contrast shows translucency and opacity differences.
• 2.75" x 7" size fits most spray setups for representative results.
• Use multiple passes to evaluate build, coverage, and hiding power.
• Metallic flow becomes visible across the checker pattern for orientation checks.

What practical information can I record on each test panel?

Each card includes space to log job-specific data so samples are useful records. Record identifiers such as year, make, model, color code, customer name, and mixing recipe alongside brand and product type. This makes it easy to reproduce the same formulation later or to compare alternate mixes side by side.

• Fields for color code, mixing part number and formulation details.
• Space to note customer, vehicle, and job references for traceability.
• Keep cards as a physical record for quality control and future matching.

Can these cards help when testing metallics and clearcoats?

Yes — the checkered surface helps reveal how metallic flakes align and how clearcoats alter depth and sheen. The alternating squares change how the light reflects, making directional flow and interference effects more obvious. Use a consistent spray technique and layering to evaluate metallic orientation, flake distribution, and final gloss after clearcoat application.

• Check metallic flow and flake orientation across contrasting backgrounds.
• Spray basecoat and clearcoat to inspect final depth and gloss changes.
• Layering tests show how topcoats affect color, sheen, and visual texture.

Who is this for? These TCP Global spray out cards are built for auto body technicians, collision shops, refinish painters, OEM paint lines, and hobbyists who need quick, repeatable test panels. If you regularly mix or select colors, verify coatings, or maintain records for color-matching jobs, a bulk pack of 100 cards provides a cost-effective way to validate materials, reduce rework, and keep reliable sample archives.