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How to use

How to use professional basecoat

Ready to spray professional basecoat, mixed to your factory code for spray-gun application on full panels, multi-panel repairs, and refinishing. Work in a controlled environment and follow thin, even coats.

Best for

Full panels, multi-panel repairs, and complete refinishing with a spray gun.

Ready to spray professional basecoat · Starting at $89.99

Step by step

  1. Prep and mask

    Clean, sand, and prime as needed for your repair. Mask glass, trim, and adjacent panels. Confirm your factory paint code before spraying.

  2. Strain and load the gun

    Ready to spray professional basecoat. Do not add reducer. Strain the paint before pouring it into the gun cup.

  3. Apply light coats

    Set gun pressure and fan for even coverage. Apply overlapping passes in thin coats, allowing flash time between coats until coverage is uniform.

  4. Clearcoat and cure

    Apply clearcoat per your system’s instructions after the basecoat has flashed. Allow full cure before polishing or heavy washing.

Pro tips

  • This format is intended for spray-gun use—not touch-up pens or brush bottles.
  • Order enough volume for your repair size; starting sizes begin at 16 fl oz.
  • If you are new to spray equipment, practice on a test panel first.

Get your matched paint

Find your factory code with our paint code guide, then shop Ready to spray professional basecoat mixed to your OEM code.

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