Saturday, May 19, 2012

Waterborne conversion? We're ready to help every step of the way!

World-Class Finishes

Glasurit® is the world-class, premium automotive refinish system in BASF's portfolio. With over 100 years of outstanding quality and exceptional appearance, Glasurit® stands alone as the global standard of excellence in automotive refinish paint.

Glasurit® employs state-of-the-art European technology that provides Customers the ultimate blend of advantages: speed; ease-of-use; color match; durability; and the rich liquid color and deep brilliant gloss that define a world-class finish. A Glasurit® finish.

Glasurit® 90-Line Waterborne Topcoat

Backed by more than 15 years of proven waterborne technology, 90-Line is the choice of collision repair centers across North America looking to improve both the environment and their shop productivity.

The Glasurit® system is based on four basic principles:

Logical - To a collision facility this means working in clearly defined steps.

Logical work processes with well-defined steps
Uses the standard Glasurit® mixing formula: 2:1 mixing ratio

Easy to Use - Work methods are fast, uncomplicated, and efficient.

Easy to mix, easy to blend
Application identical to that of solvent-based systems

Efficient - Use minimum products with maximum flexibility. Glasurit® 90-Line offers a 95% reduction in waste over solvent-based products.

Short spraying, flash-off and booth times
High-hiding power of waterborne basecoats

Reliable - You can expect the highest-quality end result from the least-possible effort.

High process reliability thanks to same spraying techniques
High color reliability thanks to COLOR-MAX 2™

Value & Versatility

For nearly 100 years, the R-M® line of products has filled an important niche in the refinish industry, striking the ideal balance between proven quality and cost efficiency.

Over the decades, our coatings have remained the progressive bodyshop's choice for a beautiful finish. Today, with many states, countries and even continents regulating the amount of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in refinish products, you have a new choice to keep your business compliant and productive.

Onyx HD™ Waterborne

It made a splash in California. It made waves in Canada. Now, Onyx HD™, the innovative waterborne basecoat system from R-M®, has surfaced in your town.

The North American rollout of Onyx HD™ is designed to capture the attention and consideration of early adopters - forward-thinking bodyshops that seek the value and versatility characteristic of R-M® along with a more eco-friendly option.

Performance is the priority - developed from the advanced technology that made BASF a worldwide industry leader, Onyx HD™ uses a waterborne system to deliver the quality finish your Customers demand. About 70% of today's vehicle manufacturers use waterborne coatings in their plants. And when OEMs rely on technology, refinishers must be able to share that same level of reliability.

Waterborne in 6 easy steps - Change is a constanty in the collision industry. Today, one of the biggest changes involves the transition to low-VOC waterborne coatings. So what does it take to switch to a BASF waterborne basecoat system while maintaing shop productivity? A lot less than you may think.

The confident choice - why compromise when it comes to staying compliant? Onyx HD™, the cost-effective choice for lowered VOCs, delivers a tested work system to enhance shop performance while lowering risks.

Supporting you down the road - our committment doesn't end with the delivery of products. BASF has built an industry-leading position in Customer support and satisfaction, using the foundation of these value-added resources:

Lifetime Warranty - Online Support - Training - VisionPLUS®.

Continuous Innovation Creating Successful Solutions for Winning Customers!

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