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 and will also be available on PPG LINQ^™ Color.

Users should have a camera-equipped PPG spectrophotometer such as PPG RAPIDMATCH XI or 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

No additional hardware or software is needed. All users need is a valid  PPG VisualizID  subscription and a camera-equipped PPG spectrophotometer.

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 LINQ Color is a web application, accessible from any connected device and optimized for mobile and tablet:

Standard computer:

• MS WINDOWS^® based (personal computers and TOUCHMIX^®) running Windows 7 or later
• Apple Inc. Mac based and Linux based personal computers

Common tablets:

• Android 10 or higher
• IOS 15 or higher

Common browser (latest version is recommended):

• Microsoft Edge
• Chrome
• Safari

Standard internet connection: 10 Mbps tested as minimal speed, higher is recommended for a faster response, and for sending and receiving information with spectrophotometers

No additional hardware or software is needed. All users need is a valid PPG VisualizID subscription and a camera-equipped PPG spectrophotometer.

In order to connect the spectrophotometer, you will need PPG MagicApp, which is a small software application that you can easily download and install on your PC, Kontron, or TouchMix computer.

You will use your standard hardware set-up (PC + scale and/or spectro and/or label printer). First, open PPG LINQ Color, download and install the software, which typically takes just a few minutes. It will start automatically and search for devices connected, making for an easy installation process. Then, you can simply start using it.

As this is a Microsoft Windows^™ program, you will need to have it installed on a PC and be sure to have the instruments installed with drivers. You need to then interact with the PC as it works in the traditional way by sending one ingredient at a time to the scale.

Once PPG MagicApp is downloaded, it automatically recognizes devices connected to the PC. Put the spectro back in the docking station or plug into the USB cable after the reading, and PPG MagicApp will recognize the spectro. It will automatically start downloading from the device and uploading to PPG LINQ Color. In approximately one minute, you will have the new reading present in PPG LINQ Color.

This is the same for PPG MagicBox - the reading will be automatically available, including data already collected.

This is dependent on regional availability.

For metallic colors, the OE code is important and needed. PPG LINQ Color will not run the 3D visualization if the OE code is missing for metallic colors and will show the classic list of results if not provided.

Solid colors will work with or without the OE code present.