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Professional Basecoat Paint
Mixed to your paint code
1:1 mixing ratio
Requires lacquer
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Professional automotive basecoat paint. Designed for refinishing passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, coaches, motorcycles etc..
Easy 1:1 mixing, excellent coverage, fast flash times, and outstanding colour reproduction.
Formulated for use in a clear-over-base system, it delivers exceptional optical clarity, strong colour depth, high durability, chemical resistance, and long-term gloss retention once clear coated.
Ideal for:
Passenger vehicles
Commercial vehicles
Coaches
Full resprays
Panel repairs
Insurance refinishing work
This system provides consistent application, excellent coverage, and reliable performance in professional bodyshop environments.
Apply only over properly prepared and primed substrates
Suitable over:
Primed steel
Primed aluminium
Primed plastics
GRP (well sanded)
OEM primer
Existing paint in good condition
Dust Free: 10–15 minutes
Dry to Handle: 15–20 minutes
Dry to Tape: 15–20 minutes
Apply suitable clear coat within 8 hours
After 8 hours: lightly scuff and reapply basecoat before clearing
| Weight | 1 kg |
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Polyester basecoat is a colour coating system commonly used in automotive refinishing. It is designed to provide excellent coverage and colour accuracy before being sealed with a clear coat.
It is especially popular for:
Custom colours
Metallic and pearl finishes
Yes. Polyester basecoat must be clear coated.
It does not provide gloss or protection on its own. A compatible 2K clear coat is required to provide:
Gloss
UV protection
Chemical resistance
Durability
Polyester basecoat is commonly used for:
Full resprays
Classic car restorations
Custom paint jobs
Deep solid colours
Pearl and effect finishes
1:1 with 2K / Basecoat thinner.
This depends on the temperature, but generally:
15–30 minutes at 20°C
Once the basecoat is matt and touch dry
Do not exceed maximum overcoat window without keying.
ypical setup:
1.2–1.4mm fluid tip (check manufacturer guidance)
Proper air pressure for even atomisation
Clean, moisture-free air supply
Correct setup ensures even metallic and pearl lay-down.
2K Acrylic White High Build Primer Kit 1.5Litre 
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