Auto body repair & detailing: paint matching, autobody shop, 2007 mitsubishi eclipse

Question
I have a 2007 mitsubishi eclipse.Autobody shop says that there is a paint code somewhere on the car to insure the new paint will match perfectly.Where is this code?I can't find it.Are they just jerking me around? Would the dealer have access to special mitsubishi paint that other shops dont have or is this a lie? Thank you Margie Kilburn 615-646-4638  

Answer
There is a "paint code" for the car, I don't know where it is on your car, but its only a starting point, as there is extensive data stored for each make, model, mfg.. plant of origin, UV data for the region of the country you're located, etc..to mix the paint; and that's just for starters, as the shop may then need to adjust (lighten or darken you mix) in addition to utilizing different spraying techniques to fool anyone looking at it that it original.

When "matching paint" there's no hype...ita a real art...and if they screw it up...you're going to complain when you go down to pick your car up.

As for expertise...any shop can go through this process--don't feel compelled to take it back to its maker; as any competent shop can handle this...though it is involved.