PPG AUE vs MTK Omni

They mixed me some AUE and put it in a rattle can for me to try out. Whatever code they used appears to be quite light. It doesn't match the Dupont Nason that I had mixed with FIT's codes nor did it match the rattle can paint from JD. All were for antique (classic) green. Anyway, what do you guys think of the AUE? Is that a better choice then the Omni or Dupont Nason?
Thanks for all your help,
JDGMC

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I appreciate the time you guys take to answer us neophites when we don't know what we're doing but we're going to do it anyway.
Thanks,
JDGMC

The AUE series appear to be urethanes that are part of PPG's Commercial Products line. They are really not the same as the OMNI products, which are economy automotive paints in PPG's Automotive Refinish lines. I have never used an AUE product but would expect them to be similar in quality and durability to the OMNI MTK. One thing I would add is to be cautious on using 1) a different chemistry or 2) a different product line or 3) a different manufacturer when comparing color shades. Different mixing tints are used in different relative quantities between those three variables in order to arrive at the same color. It works in theory only. It most likely is fairly close, but may not be. The lower end auto (economy) and commercial lines will likely not provide a perfect color match with a high end, premium product in an auto line, even if they are mixed to the same code number from the same manufacturer - at least in my opinion. If you are very particular in shade, I recommend that you only use the exact same product for comparison purposes that you plan on using for the final painting. Purchasing a small amount of actual product for a test is a small price to pay to avoid an unpleasant surprise later.

Rod