Paint to protect today's cars, and tomorrow's generation

BASF Coatings develops and markets products for a comprehensive portfolio of coating systems. The focus is on eco-efficient waterbased and high-solids coatings with low solvent content.

The R-M philosophy is based on a global offer that is geared towards the long-term profitability of its bodyshop customers, by developing innovative, user-friendly paint systems that provide the flexibility that bodyshops need to increase throughput and profitability.

This is achieved by reducing material consumption and process times, while at the same time, respecting the environment.

"The highest possible quality for our customers, efficiency, and an environmentally friendly product was the basis for our new paint system," says Mr. Kevin Ryan, Senior Service Manager of Gargash Enterprises.

BASF continues to drive the R-M philosophy by working closely with the world's leading vehicle manufacturers to develop innovative solutions in OEM finishes as well as automotive refinish, through the development of efficient, state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly coatings technology.

Bodyshop Manager Graham Elliott is extremely satisfied with the results from the demonstrations and the way the whole package has been installed and implemented. "We repair the Mercedes Benz Vehicles for our customers with a paint system 100% approved by Mercedes Benz Germany. All vehicles leave our bodyshop with a quality level equal to the original Mercedes Benz paint systems. We have improved our efficiency and stock control with the use of "Shopmaster".

Each and every drop of paint is monitored and accounted for. R-M's Onyx HD water based paint system is friendly in use for our painters and in combination with the R-M hydroclean waste management system we produce much less chemical waste."