Automotive paint

ColorBox: supplier of automotive paint for professionals

Looking for auto paint? ColorBox is a supplier of paint products for automotive professionals. Primers, base colors, clears, hardener, thinner, and many other products are available with us. We offer great availability and a large stock to meet all needs and uses.

Auto painting is among the important tasks in terms of finishing. A homogeneous, smooth, and aesthetic paint job is the goal of every professional bodyworker. Moreover, clients are generally demanding in terms of finish because it concerns the appearance of their vehicle, and they want it flawless.

Finding the right paint with the exact colorimetry is therefore a delicate but essential task. ColorBox helps you choose the most suitable product based on your need and the specific vehicle. We have a team of professionals who advise bodyworkers on paint selection and guide them towards the best solutions for both automobiles and heavy vehicles.

Additionally, we provide a range of choices regarding paint brands. Indeed, we only offer internationally recognized references in the automotive paint industry.

Who are our automotive paint products intended for?

Auto paint is generally intended for professionals in the auto body and coating industry. Although some individuals may seek it, this type of product is recommended for professionals due to the complexity of the task. Indeed, applying paint to the surface and achieving a perfect finish requires expertise and true know-how. The auto and heavy vehicle sectors are the most concerned with automotive paint products.

Ready-to-use, our paint products for bodyworkers are effective for carrying out various tasks, including:

• Work on large surfaces (total or partial body coating)
• Work on small surfaces (localized repairs)
• Quick touch-ups
• Finishes on all types of vehicles (passenger or utility vehicles).

What do our auto body painting ranges guarantee?

ColorBox offers paints and paint bases in various shades and effects (matte, opaque, pearlescent, glossy…). Clears for finalizing the finish are also offered, as well as primers to fix the paint and create a surface that receives the paint to be applied. Beyond these ranges, ColorBox presents a sampling of hardeners, thinners, and additives for protection and control of paint viscosity.

Our ranges come from renowned brands, known for their reliability, efficiency, durability, and economy. Among our references, you will find: Cromax, Glasurit, Lechler, Lesonal, Nexa Autocolor, PPG, RM, Max Meyer, Standox, UPOL…

The paints at ColorBox are ideal for partial or total interventions and guarantee:

• Low content of volatile organic compounds;
• Quick drying time and thus a gain in terms of application;
• Optimal hardening and consequently better productivity;
• Optimal spraying that facilitates application and improves yield;
• Effective protection against weather and external aggressions;
• Power as well as better chemical and mechanical resistance.

How to apply auto body paint?

To achieve an aesthetically impeccable finish, it is important to follow certain key steps:

• Prepare the surface to be painted, namely: repair the sheet metal if damaged, fill, treat, and clean the surface…
• Apply a coat of primer according to the condition of the bodywork and if necessary;
• Add a thinner to control the level of paint viscosity;
• Apply the paint by spraying it with a gun;
• Apply several thin layers according to the instructions mentioned on the paint's technical sheet;
• Allow drying between each applied layer;
• Apply a clear for the final finish. The clear can be mixed with a hardener to maximize the robustness and protection of your finish.

Our safety instructions for using automotive paint

The application of paint requires certain safety recommendations to preserve the health of the bodyworker. Indeed, it is recommended to:

• Wear protective equipment, including suits, goggles, masks, gloves…
• Apply the paint indoors and not outdoors. However, it is imperative that the area is ventilated;
• Avoid touching the eyes, mouth, or any part of the face during the task;
• Wash hands after completing the task;
• Clean the tools used with a thinner.

ColorBox offers on this site a wide range of protection and safety for automotive painters articles that equip professionals for carrying out painting tasks.

For any additional information, do not hesitate to contact our teams.