BASF announces new colour matching tool

Tuesday, 06 December 2011 14:27

Southfield, Michigan -- December 6, 2011 -- BASF Automotive Refinish today announced its COLOR-MAXmobile2 solid color tool. COLOR-MAXmobile2 is compact and portable and provides 531 colour chips in the palm of your hand. The chips are designed to be conveniently comparale to the vehicle with up to five colours on a single swatch.

According to BASF, their family of COLOR-MAX tools is the most advanced colour matching system in the industry in terms of accuracy, color range and ease of use. The new COLOR-MAXmobile2, now in its second generation, provides an unmatched level of quality and accuracy in a handy format that will help bodyshops be more productive.

BASF’s advanced design includes a larger range of chips for white, red and black colors. The deck contains what BASF considers to be the whitest whites and the darkest blacks available in refinish technology today. Using the COLOR-MAXmobile2, a paint technician can scan the entire range of colours by fanning out the swatch book. A hole in each chip is designed to allow easier viewing against a painted surface. The case allows the user to open the deck past 90 degrees for easier maneuverability.

All the colour chips are matched in R-M ONYX HDTM and Glasurit 90-LineTM, intended to ensure the best reproduction possible. "COLOR-MAXmobile2 is an accurate, inexpensive and powerful tool that will improve performance and save bodyshops and car enthusiasts time with the first use and everyday after that,” said Vitor Margaronis, Marketing Director, Coatings Solutions, North America.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 December 2011 12:48

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