[rich]

Some of the Auto Body Supply stores are starting to phase out older makes and models through the introduction of computer data base catologing, and newer paint product lines. The newer low V.O.C.(volatile organic compounds) paint needs to be reformulated. (every car,every color!!) This is a huge undertaking for the paint manufacturers. So as you can imagine demand takes presidence. The ray of sunshine with the introduction of computers to the paint store is the wonderful color match scanner.
Most of the manufactures have a hand held scanner that takes a picture of your paint and creates a formula in seconds. The acurracy is incredible.

[This message has been edited by rich (edited 01-13-2000).]