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Automotive Refinish

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BASF, The Chemical Company, is the world’s leading chemical

company. Its portfolio ranges from oil and gas to chemicals,

plastics, performance products, agricultural products and fine

chemicals. As a reliable partner, BASF helps its customers in

virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value

products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in

finding answers to global challenges, such as climate protection,

energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. Further information on

BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

BASF CorporationAutomotive Refinish26701 Telegraph RoadSouthfield, MI 48033

BASF Canada Inc.100 Milverton Drive, 5th FlMississauga, ON L5R 4H1Canada

BASF Mexicana, S.A. de C.V. Division CoatingsAvenida Uno No. 9Parque Industrial CartegenaCP 54900 Tultitlan, Edo de Mexico

R-M, Onyx HD, Diamont, UNO HD, CTR, VisionPLUS, COLOR-MAX, SmartTRAK, Carizzma, Crystal Bases and AERO-MAX are trademarks of BASF Corporation.

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R-M is unmatched in bringing you the right quality at the right price

For nearly a century, the R-M® refinish system from BASF has provided proven quality, while being mindful of your bottom line. This combination allows you to meet your customers’ expectations, even as you increase your productivity.

If you spray R-M products, you are continuing a refinish tradition that goes back 90 years. R-M gained an outstanding reputation for innovation because of its pioneering technological advances, from 1919 through today.

R-M launched the first metallic color for cars in 1931; introduced the first base tinting system, the “Tintometer,” that signaled the birth of the mixing machine systems; and in 1992 it introduced Miracryl 2, an early basecoat/clearcoat automotive refinish system.

Same unmatched quality and price in a waterborne, low VOC versionIn 2007 BASF launched Onyx HDTM, a waterborne basecoat system that combines the ease of use, durability and superb color matching of solventborne R-M basecoat systems, while achieving compliance with today’s most stringent VOC regulations in North America.

All across North America, R-M satisfies the needs of refinishers who seek value and quality. Discover for yourself what so many others already know— that R-M products work together to optimize your material costs, process efficiencies, cycle times and profitability.

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Backed by the worldwide experience and expertise of BASF, R-M Diamont® and Onyx HDTM basecoat/clearcoat and UNO HDTM single-stage systems offer a complete line of products that feature ease of application and consistent results.

The R-M philosophyThe R-M philosophy is based on a complete offering that is geared toward the long-term profitability of its bodyshop customers by developing innovative, user friendly paint systems that provide the flexibility bodyshops need to increase throughput and profitability by reducing material consumption and process times, while at the same time respecting the environment.

R-M value goes far beyond superior productsThe R-M refinish products described in this brochure are only part of how R-M and BASF can help you to not only survive but also thrive and grow in our rapidly changing industry. In addition, being an R-M/BASF partner gives you access to a wide range of value-added products and services that can help your business grow or be more profitable.

Ask your R-M jobber or BASF representative for more information and literature about these unique services.

R-M is a division of BASF, the world’s largest chemical company.

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Ride the wave with R-M Onyx HD

BASF pioneered the development of waterborne finishing technology for the automotive industry, supplying vehicle manufacturers in North America with advanced waterborne solutions as far back as the 1970s. This unrivalled depth and breadth of knowledge and experience has played a vital role in the development of R-M’s VOC compliant refinish system.

The R-M® Onyx HD™ waterborne basecoat system combines ease of use and durability with superb color matching—and does it all while remaining compliant with today’s most stringent VOC regulations in North America.

Onyx HD is fully aligned with BASF’s leading color information tool, COLOR-MAX®, and can be matched to both solventborne and waterborne OEM coatings. Its uniform finish provides perfect metal control—giving you the confidence to work with any color—from Blue Velvet to Midas Gold.

R-M Onyx HD waterborne basecoat/clearcoat system brings next generation processes into your shop, staying ahead of the competition and offering a superior finish while realizing the economies and advantages of this technology.

The Onyx HD pioneering technology brings a variety of benefits to bodyshops worldwide:

• ProvenTechnology – Easy to use – Cost effective – Reliable

• Smalllearningcurve

• Compliance—exceedsNorthAmericaVOCregulations

• Innovativetechnology – Bases do not freeze – No shelf-life

With Onyx HD in your corner, the transition to lower VOCs will be a smooth one!

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R-M Diamont Basecoat—

R-M® Diamont® basecoat/clearcoat system

R-M Diamont technology was developed and formulated in the industry-leading laboratories of BASF, and has built a longstanding record of success throughout North America. Because BASF is a premier supplier of OEM topcoats worldwide, R-M Diamont meets or exceeds factory finish standards.

R-M Diamont is a complete coatings system of coordinated products, from undercoats to basecoat color to superfast clearcoats. It has earned widespread popularity for its superior appearance, ease of use, durability, color matching, productivity— and its profitability.

Versatile Basecoats

R-M Diamont offers collision repair facilities the most complete color coverage of any basecoat/clearcoat refinish system on the market. The compact Diamont mixing system has the formula for virtually every OEM basecoat color ever produced.

R-M Diamont basecoat has earned its reputation because of its complete array of characteristics that bring you a variety of benefits:

• Quickdrying,fasthiding,easytoapply

• Precisecolormatching—Integrationwith theuniqueBASFCOLOR-MAX® color tool, which slashes color match time

Dazzling Crystal BasesTM

Effect pigments have become more and more popular among color stylists throughout the world. R-M is keeping pace with the demand by offering an extensive range of special effect crystal bases that bring yet another dimension of value to the R-M system.

Crystal bases give you an effective, efficient way to provide maximum OEM color coverage without overfilling your mixing machine. Each R-M crystal base is a special-effect pigment dispersed in a unique resin that is compatible with all modern R-M topcoat technologies. You never need to put them on a mixing shelf or in a shaker— they are stable without mixing. Just pick up a bottle, give it a quick shake by hand and dose it into your R-M Onyx HD or Diamont colors.

Value & Versatility On All Colors

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A comprehensive portfolio of R-M® clearcoats has been designed to provide you with just the right clear for every application. From super-fast production clears to eye-popping gloss to show-stopping matte, whatever your needs, the R-M system provides the clear you’re looking for.

R-M’s Traditional Clears

R-M’s best selling clears for overall jobs produces a superb high gloss by air-drying or baking and meets the needs of a wide variety of shops.

DC5335 Glamour Clear is a two-component, high build, acrylic that is recommended for baking (120°F to 140°F) and produces a very glossy, durable and chemical-resistant finish.

DC98 2.0 VOC Clear is a two-component, acrylic urethane clear. With its excellent flow and leveling characteristics, you never need to worry about post flow or sagging.

R-M’s Specialty Clears

Collision centers and custom shops need specific clears for day-to-day or custom work. R-M clears meet the needs of collision centers and custom shops throughout North America.

DC5775 Ultra Flat Clear is a two-component, acrylic urethane clear that produces an ultra flat and durable automotive finish for custom and collision repair work.

DC100 Jammin’ Clear is a fast-drying, ready-to-spray clearcoat ideal for use in doorjambs, under hoods and on cut-ins.

When you have the need for paint booth speed, R-M offers the fastest clears that meet the most stringent VOC regulations or standard National Rule. Listed below are some of R-M’s best selling CTR clears:

DC5100 CTR™ Clear is the fastest R-M clear for covering the entire vehicle, drying in just 10 minutes at only 120°F.

DC5120 CTR™ Fast Clear is the fastest drying R-M Clear for spot repair and up to two panel repairs.

DC5300 CTR Clear is an extremely high solids, super-fast, high-gloss clear that dries in just 10 minutes at 180°F or 20 minutes at 140°F.

DC5600 CTR Production Clear is a fast-drying, two-component, acrylic urethane that is used for one-to-three panel repairs. It is dust-free in 15 minutes and fully cures in 10 minutes at 120°F.

DC5800 Low VOC CTR Clear is formulated to meet even the most strict VOC regulations. For spot repairs to one-half vehicle, DC5800 is dust-free in just 20 minutes and buffable in less than two hours with air drying.

DC5900 Low VOC Pre-Flexed Clear is a two-component acrylic urethane clear that can be used for spot and panel repairs and overall applications. It does not require the use of a flex additive when applied over plastic surfaces.

To view R-M’s full clear product portfolio, please visit www.basfrefinish.com.

R-M’s Superfast Clears—CTRTM

(cycle time reduction)

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Undercoats—

R-M® undercoats and support materials bond with coordinated chemistry to ensure a long-lasting repair that matches the quality, appearance and durability of the original factory finish. Only by using the complete R-M Diamont® system — from undercoat to basecoat color to clearcoat — can you ensure a top-quality, enduring repair.

Undercoats are divided into several product groups according to their function in a paint system (e.g. adhesion promoter, sealer, etc.) or technology (e.g. epoxy, poly-urethane, etc.). R-M offers a complete undercoat assortment that fulfills the needs of any collision repair center or custom shop.

Adhesion PromoterBare metal or plastics can be difficult to finish if not properly prepared and treated with the right adhesion promoter. R-M offers a variety of adhesion promoters for plasticorbaremetalsubstrates.Forexample,DE17EtchingPrimercanbeusedformost bare metal surfaces prior to using a primer. R-M also offers 1K (R-M 868 and R-M 869 – low VOC) and 2K (R-M 870 – low VOC) adhesion promoters for plastics. R-M 822 is formulated to promote the adhesion of R-M’s basecoat/clearcoat system to factory-applied, cured finishes.

The start to a better finish

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Primer – The choice of a primer is based on different requirements such as repair or restoration work, size of area to be repaired, speed of dry, etc. R-M’s primer portfolio meets the requirements of collision repair centers and custom shops, from a small repair to a full restoration job.

1K Primer: DP100–LowVOC1KWaterbornePrimer

2K Primer: DP20–UrethanePrimer DP21–ColorItPrimer DP22–2KProductivePrimer DP200LowVOCPrimer

Direct to Metal Primer (DTM): PowerFill2KPrimer—DP25–White,DP26–Gray,DP27–Black DP226–DarkGrayLowVOCDTMPrimer

Epoxy Primer: EP369–GrayEpoxyPrimerLowVOC ChromateFreeEpoxyPrimer— EP569–Gray,EP669–White,EP769–Black,EP869–Red

UV Primer: VP126-FlashFillUVPrimerSurfacer

Sealer: DS30 – Diamont Transparent Sealer DP31–PowerFill2KSealerGray DP321–LowVOCTintableSealer

To view R-M’s full undercoat product portfolio, please visit www.basfrefinish.com.

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Carizzma Custom Colors UNO HD

Carizzma® basecoat dyes are a series of clean, intense colors that can be intermixed to give you unlimited possibilities. And because Carizzma dyes are part of the R-M® Diamont® line, you can mix them with Diamont bases to achieve even more color variety.

Easy-to-use Carizzma custom colors work in standard refinish spray equipment and in smaller, custom airbrushes. They dry quickly between coats to shorten tape time and put an end to inter-coat adhesion problems. The Carizzma family also includes CarizzmaCandyColors,CarizzmaCrystalsandCarizzmaEffectPowders.

Carizzma Custom Colors, available in solventborne and low VOC waterborne technologies, can bring a painter’s design ideas to vivid reality. And that’s exactly what they’re doing all throughout North America. At www.carizzmacolors.com you’ll find a virtual Carizzma Color Book with comprehensive information on all Carizzma products. You’ll also find high-quality color samples, a gallery of custom color designs and much more.

R-M® UNO HD™ acrylic urethane single-stage repre-sents another R-M technology that improves your productivity and reduces costs, while building your profitability and enhancing your long-term success. By complementing the R-M basecoat/clearcoat systems with a comprehensive, world-class, single-stage system that includes the full spectrum of solid colors and metallics, R-M UNO HD helps fulfill the R-M commitment to providing a complete, versatile product line that adds value to every area of your operation.

Superior results with easy VOC complianceAs an extremely high-density, single-stage system, R-M UNO HD combines a new level of hiding power with built-in VOC compliance. On most colors, you will achieve complete hiding with just two coats; many colors will actually hide with just 1½ coats (one light coat, one full). Enhanced hiding power means you use less material with R-M UNO HD. Less material used means lower applied cost. Fewer coats sprayed means you also save on time and labor costs.

R-M UNO HD allows you to put single-stage jobs through your facility more quickly and easily, with customer-satisfying gloss, color match and appearance. For today and into the future, R-M UNO HD technology provides the single-stage solutions you need.

By reducing your costs and making VOC compliance easier, R-M UNO HD provides the single-stage component of R-M versatility and value.

that gives you multiple benefitsThe single-stage system

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CTR® Repair SystemR-M’s CTR (cycle time reduction) Repair System lets you offer customers fast, low-cost repair of small chips, scratches, dings and scuffs. CTR Repair System allows you to fix small damage without clearcoating the entire panel. You only need to clearcoat the spot you repaired. That’s what helps make the repair affordable and easy to sell.

The CTR Repair System includes two spot repair guns (your choice of Sata or DeVilbiss), an easy-to-follow user’s guide and two days of BASF training. The intensive training course teaches certified R-M painters the skills and techniques needed to successfully complete minor repairs. You can confidently guarantee the repair because R-M CTR Repair System work is fully backed by the R-M® Lifetime North American Refinish Warranty.

R-M AerosolsR-M AERO-MAX® aerosol has everything you need for quick jobs: clear, primers, blacks and pre-cleaner. You can shoot a quick spot of primer over a bare metal cut-through, give yourself a quick guide coat on uneven putty, add clear gloss to a doorjamb or make a black trim piece look like new. There’s no mixing, no gun cleaning and no wasted material.

AERO-MAX’s spray head gives you a gun-style oval pattern, not the traditional small circle. It is a soft spray with no air turbulence, so you get much higher paint volume output and reliable spray patterns every time.

BASF is committed to helping its customers succeed by providing more than just excellent paint products. This includes offering a comprehensive suite of value-added programs—BASF’s VisionPLUS® Business Solutions— geared specifically toward collision center entrepreneurs. This full-service toolkit can help bodyshop owners grow sales, control business and streamline their operations, all while gaining a solid competitiveedgeintheirlocalmarkets.Pleaseseethelistofprogramsbelow.

•VisionPLUSOnLine •VisionPLUSPerformanceGroups

•VisionPLUSDashboard •VisionPLUSExcellenceProgram

•VisionPLUSMarketServices •VisionPLUSCollisionAssistance

•VisionPLUSUniversity •VisionPLUSLifetimeWarranty

BASF’s industry-leading color management systems and tools

BASF offers the most advanced, industry-leading color management systems and tools for the automotive refinish industry. From COLOR-MAX® metallic system sprayed with automotive refinish that exactly reproduces each color, to SmartSCAN ® III, the new state-of-the-art, patented color correction technology that is unique to BASF, and gives customers access to BASF’s extensive worldwide formula database that makes these color entries quickly available to customers.

Ask your R-M jobber or BASF representative for more information and literature about these unique services.

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