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Once the prep is complete, GPC is ready to complete the job. GPC carries 32 stock colors on each <br />truck. Included will be Santa Ana's stock colors. GPO's stock colors are a compilation of the most <br />heavily used colors over the years. The field tech is trained to immediately spot the best color <br />match. By applying a small sample of the color on the wall, the tech will determine the quality of <br />the match. If the match is at least 98'19 accurate (discoloration on the wall is not visible at 20 feet) <br />the tech will blend in the paint using GPO's feathering technique with the applicators listed above. <br />The techs are trained to apply a thin even coat while blending out all the edges. 'There will be no <br />drip marks or awkward squares. Upon completion, the touch -up will not be recognizable and no <br />one will have known that site had been vandalized. <br />It is important to note that GPC uses only quality name brand paint to prevent color fading, obtain <br />better coverage, and prevent adhesion problems. All 32 colors in every truck are the same and do <br />not change. Therefore future touch -ups are always perfect and trucks can be interchangeable. <br />If the color does not match but is very close to one of the stock colors, the tech will either spray <br />or roll the entire surface if feasible or will custom mix the color on spot using colorants in a color <br />match bucket. Once the tech has achieved a 98'/9 or better match, the tech will apply the paint. <br />The tech will blend in the paint using GPO's feathering technique with the applicators listed <br />above in Method Determination. The tech will also fill out a YXY' index card with the properly <br />address, a paint sample of the color on the side of the card, and the formula used to create the <br />color. <br />If the color cannot be matched in the field to 98% or better accuracy, the tech will temporarily <br />cover with the graffiti with the closest color and bring a small sample to the warehouse. The <br />GPC Project Manager will then have the color custom made and within 24 hours the field tech <br />will have applied the custom color using the processes already discussed. <br />GPC inventories all custom color matches. Each color is stored on racks by zone and then by <br />street. GPC will maintain all color formulas as well as this tremendous inventory at a centralized <br />warehouse. Therefore, GPC touch -ups will always be 100% accurate. Custom matches will <br />include specific coatings and bases as needed for unique finishes. GPC currently has hundreds <br />of custom colors already made and in inventory for many major thoroughfares in Santa Ana <br />Preparation- Painted Surfaces <br />Before the touch -up paint can be applied, the surface must be clean (GPC has pressure washers <br />on each truck). A scraper will be used to remove loose or flaking paint. Finally if the graffiti is <br />from a marker or dark spray paint on a light color, the graffiti will be "killed" with a primer. It is <br />required to use a primer in these instances, otherwise many rapid coats of paint will have to be <br />applied which will lead to adhesion problems and will distort the texture of the surface <br />Adjacent Surfaces Protection- Painted Surfaces <br />GPC utilizes drop cloths to protect the ground and landscaping from drops or spills. If vehicles) <br />are too close to the work area, GPC techs will try to locate the vehicle owner(s) so that it will be <br />moved, come back later in the day, reschedule with permission from City staff, or cover the <br />vehicle(s) with plastic sheeting. Techs are well trained and highly skilled which greatly limits <br />