The growing diversity and complexity of colors makes color matching for automotive refinishing increasingly difficult, costing bodyshops valuable working time. Now, Glasurit, BASF Coatings' automotive refinish paint brand and a leader in color technology, is presenting a solution to this problem: its new color measuring device RATIO-Scan II. The portable battery-powered device measures the color precisely and, when connected to the users' computer, takes them to the desired mixing formula via a specific software program - quickly and easily. RATIO-Scan II is particularly well suited for large-scale bodyshops, which tend to be confronted with difficult color-matching jobs more frequently due to their higher throughput.
Glasurit RATIO-Scan II measures the exact color directly at the body of the vehicle. At the push of a button, the integrated sensors measure the color. The measuring results are then downloaded to a computer and are further processed with the Glasurit Profit-Manager or Profit-Manager PRO applications. In the Profit-Manager, the measurement results indicate the matching color chips from the COLOR-PROFI System (CPS) and the corresponding mixing formulas. Regular updates ensure that solutions are also available for the latest colors. The mixing formulas can be weighed in directly at the scales and the custom colors archived.
For Michel Bodeson, Product Management Topcoats and Color Systems, RATIO-Scan II is the quickest way to find the right color. "The color-matching process is now much faster. Handling the device is easy, and with its sizable memory, it can store all the color readings taken during the course of a typical day's work. In short, it's a 100% successful system for our customers."
Glasurit Automotive Refinish
Under the Glasurit brand, BASF markets a comprehensive range of automotive refinishing paint systems, focusing on eco-efficient waterborne basecoats and high-solids paints. By using these systems all legal solvent-reduction requirements can be complied with anywhere in the world, and with regard to appearance and resistance, the products meet the same quality standards as solvent-borne paints. In this area too, the company offers a wide variety of services to support its customers. Glasurit® Automotive Refinish is approved by most of the leading car manufacturers for after-market repairs and is preferred by the world's most prestigious car companies for its color expertise. Web: www.glasurit.com
Glasurit RATIO-Scan II measures the exact color directly at the body of the vehicle. At the push of a button, the integrated sensors measure the color. The measuring results are then downloaded to a computer and are further processed with the Glasurit Profit-Manager or Profit-Manager PRO applications. In the Profit-Manager, the measurement results indicate the matching color chips from the COLOR-PROFI System (CPS) and the corresponding mixing formulas. Regular updates ensure that solutions are also available for the latest colors. The mixing formulas can be weighed in directly at the scales and the custom colors archived.
For Michel Bodeson, Product Management Topcoats and Color Systems, RATIO-Scan II is the quickest way to find the right color. "The color-matching process is now much faster. Handling the device is easy, and with its sizable memory, it can store all the color readings taken during the course of a typical day's work. In short, it's a 100% successful system for our customers."
Glasurit Automotive Refinish
Under the Glasurit brand, BASF markets a comprehensive range of automotive refinishing paint systems, focusing on eco-efficient waterborne basecoats and high-solids paints. By using these systems all legal solvent-reduction requirements can be complied with anywhere in the world, and with regard to appearance and resistance, the products meet the same quality standards as solvent-borne paints. In this area too, the company offers a wide variety of services to support its customers. Glasurit® Automotive Refinish is approved by most of the leading car manufacturers for after-market repairs and is preferred by the world's most prestigious car companies for its color expertise. Web: www.glasurit.com
