What do I need to tell shop to get estimate on color?
 

I want to use a OEM Infiniti color. Athens Blue Metallic 2007 line
(I think it has been around for 3-4 years)

Is that all I have to say and they will look up it's composition, price for material?

Are most OEM paints 2 stage? Couple of base coats and then shot with clear?

Any info/ advice from people in the business would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jim

The color will have a specific code. Imports are a bit easier then domestics as far as finding the color by name, as domestics have different names for the same color by different car maker in the corporate line, Like Chevy, Pontiac, Buick, etc will have the same colors, with different names, and a half dozen alternates for the variances in the color from factory to factory.

Most colors are 2 stage, except for some 3 stage colors. Your blue is most likely a 2 stage, and blues are usually middle of the road cost wise. Red are usually the highest. The cost in color should not be more then a couple hundred dollars difference from least expensive whites to most expensive reds and pearls.

Thanks, Frank.