Recent DEG Inquiry 39526 provides feedback from Mitchell regarding two-stage / three-stage color selection

“Our two-stage/three-stage paint code identifications are based on the consensus methods outlined by the major refinish suppliers.  

Some paint lines may offer a three stage solution for a widely accepted two stage color in order to achieve better results.

Users may encounter situations where the paint line being used identifies a color as three stage but we do not.

We recommend deferring to the requirements and guidelines of the specific refinish line utilized for the repair. “