For over 150 years, BASF Refinish has been leading the industry, and we continue to innovate and offer our partners the best-in-class products, services and support.BASF’s product portfolio includes products for multiple industries.
Our customers include carmakers from all over the world as well as their suppliers, for example in the fields of wood and plastic and even metal coatings. As the world’s largest chemical company, BASF is an unmatched expert in the science of color. The automotive refinish coatings supplied by BASF are approved by most of the leading automotive manufacturers to be used in their authorized bodyshops. BASF Automotive Refinish systems offer advanced paint technologies, set apart with products backed by support in technical training, color information systems and business management. It is the responsibility of the purchaser/end-user to ensure they know and understand the regulations for their specific region, industry, application and end use and ensure that the products that they are using are compliant with all applicable regulatory requirements and any permits specific to their business. BASF offers quality coatings and a partner you can count on. We create opportunities for success through trusted and reliable partnerships. BASF’s Automotive Refinish business develops and markets the highest-quality coatings available for the collision repair, commercial fleet and automotive specialty markets. A product that is compliant for one region, industry, application or end use, may not be compliant for another region, industry, application or end-use, and BASF accordingly disclaims all representations, conditions and warranties of fitness for a particular purpose.To assist automotive refinish customer searching for information about BASF products that meet the VOC limits for automotive refinish use, BASF provides Wall Charts that list the products that are compliant with the automotive refinish VOC regulations in specific regions in North America (country, province, state, air districts). Considering 75 percent of fuel consumption is related to vehicle weight, the appetite for replacing metal with composite plastic, foam and natural fiber components is projected to grow.Committed to sustainability through chemistry, BASF aims to make mobility cleaner and safer.Here you’ll find the latest BASF news, stories and event information providing an up-to-date pulse on BASF’s advancements for the automotive industry. In 2016, BASF acquired Chemetall, a global leader in surface treatment that develops and manufactures customized technology and system solutions. Premiere automotive manufacturers Bentley and Rolls Royce want no other refinish paint used for repairs than the world-class Glasurit brand, which holds exclusive approvals.From the factory assembly line to the collision repair facility, BASF coatings are used to provide the finest, most durable finishes. BASF’s color designers translated observations on technological trends and societal changes into a collection of future color inspirations for automotive surfaces, titled “ACT/9”. Our Automotive Refinish business makes and markets the finest coatings available for body shops, restoration facilities, customizers and commercial transportation.As the world’s largest chemical company, BASF is an unmatched expert in the science of color.
In addition to raw materials, BASF also offers premium coatings for the automotive industry and bodyshops, as well as decorative paints. BASF Automotive Refinish systems offer advanced paint technologies, set apart with products backed by support in technical training, color information systems and business management. That’s why BASF Refinish coatings have more OEM approvals than any other refinish paint brand, and that’s why BASF is the best answer to getting your shop certified for repairing OEM vehicles. BASF refinish products are approved for over 99% of cars on the roads in North America.To view product information on our entire portfolio, please click to acknowledge your understanding of this information.As the world’s largest chemical company, BASF offers intelligent solutions based on innovative products and tailor-made services. We invite you to explore the multimedia stories told here to learn more about chemistry’s crucial role in the future of automotive innovations.It is estimated that 5 to 8 percent of all vehicle production will be made up of pure electric, full hybrid or plug-in hybrid vehicles by 2020.BASF’s color designers translated observations on technological trends and societal changes into a collection of future color inspirations for automotive surfaces, titled “ACT/9”.