Moved to a paint mixing system from mixing by hand and wish I'd done it sooner

I've been mixing my own paint colors by hand for like 8 years (you know, eyeballing it and hoping for the best). Finally broke down and got one of those $300 digital mixing systems last month after a customer complained about a slight mismatch on their Toyota Camry. The color match is so much more consistent now, and I'm saving about 20 minutes per job. Anyone else held out on a piece of equipment forever and then regretted not getting it sooner?

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mitchell.shane2d ago

Funny timing... I held onto my old paint mixer for about six years past its prime. Thing was held together with duct tape and good intentions. Finally upgraded to a $250 system last spring and the first time I mixed a perfect batch of Behr Marquee in one pass I almost cried about all those years of adding a splash more white and saying "close enough." Now I'm that guy who actually double checks the formula instead of just hoping for the best.

the_patricia1d agoMost Upvoted

It is weird how often we settle for good enough when proper tools exist.

amy3021d agoTop Commenter

@mitchell.shane that "close enough" hit me right in the gut because I've got a buddy who still mixes paint like it's a cocktail and just hopes it's close. You probably saved more money than you think by not having to redo a whole wall though.