Nexa Autocolor

Nexa Autocolor is a brand of the PPG group, the global leader in paints and coatings. For over 80 years, it has been offering paint solutions tailored to the needs of professional body shops, combining quality, productivity, and profitability.

The company stands out for its constant innovation, which allows it to develop products and repair processes at the cutting edge of technology. For example, Nexa Autocolor was the first brand to launch a waterborne basecoat, Aquabase, in 1992, and to introduce a fast-drying clear, Turbo Plus, in 2004.

Nexa Autocolor also offers exceptional colorimetry thanks to its high-performance and precise color tools, such as the mixing computer TouchMix® Express and the software PaintManager® XI.

Choosing Nexa Autocolor means choosing a high-quality, innovative, and high-performance automotive paint brand that offers you the following advantages:

• A complete range of products suitable for all types of repairs and finishes.
• Exceptional colorimetry, thanks to efficient and precise color tools.
• Increased productivity and profitability, thanks to products that are easy to apply, dry quickly, and have low consumption.
• Customer satisfaction and loyalty, thanks to high-quality repair results that match manufacturer colors and offer optimal gloss and durability.
• Our expert ColorBox teams will be able to support and help you make the right product choices according to your business.

Nexa Autocolor offers a complete range of products for automotive repair. It includes clears, hardeners, primers, colors, and thinners. Each product is designed to provide you with the best possible result in terms of gloss, durability, and appearance.

Aquabase Plus shades are water-based colors that allow for the accurate reproduction of opaque, metallic, pearlescent, and special effect colors of original finishes or direct gloss finishes. They offer excellent coverage, good resistance to scratches and weathering, and low product consumption.

They are also environmentally friendly, with low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Aquabase Plus shades are ideal for partial or complete repairs of light vehicles.

These are primers that offer a significant film thickness and ease of sanding. Ideal for partial or complete repairs as well as for metal or plastic substrates, they are available in spray or can.

They are designed to provide excellent film thickness and ease of sanding, while ensuring the speed of the painting process. They are compatible with direct gloss paints, primers, and clears for bodywork.

They are designed for use with HS Plus Premium clears, compatible with AQUABASE Plus bases. They are easy to use, with a simple mix and a fast drying time.

These are primers that enhance the adhesion of paint on challenging surfaces such as glass, aluminum, or galvanized metal. They also provide protection against corrosion and rust and are designed for use with direct gloss paints, primers, and automotive clears. They are available in spray or can form.

These are primers that offer a significant film thickness and ease of sanding. Ideal for partial or complete repairs as well as for metal or plastic substrates, they are available in spray or can.

They offer a perfect and durable high-gloss finish, with resistance to scratches and weather conditions. Designed for use with AQUABASE Plus bases, the HS Plus clears are easy to use, with a simple mix and fast drying time. They are available in 5L cans.

These are matte or satin effect clears, which allow for customized finishes according to the desired level of gloss. They are also composed of polyurethane acrylic and compatible with AQUABASE Plus bases. They offer excellent resistance to scratches, UV rays, and chemicals. They are ideal for partial or complete repairs, as well as for decorative elements like rims or mirrors.

These are clears with unmatched drying speed, bringing the concept of "speed without compromise" to repair shops. They have unparalleled versatility to adapt to any type of repair.

Unlike other fast clears available on the market, Express Plus clears dry in 5 minutes at 60°C or in 20 minutes at 40°C (see the technical data sheet of the product), with an exceptional final appearance. They are also compatible with AQUABASE Plus colors and do not require a plasticizer. Express Plus clears are available in 5L cans.

Discover all the Nexa Autocolor clears available on our website.

The Nexa Autocolor hardeners are hardeners specifically designed to be used with Nexa Autocolor clears. They ensure good catalysis and adhesion of the clear. You can choose from several types of hardeners depending on the type of clear and the ambient temperature.

They are versatile, offering complete and rapid drying of your bodywork when it is exposed to a temperature between 5°C and 15°C. They are available in a 5L can.

They allow for achieving maximum gloss on direct gloss paints. They are recommended for large surfaces to be painted. Available in 5L and 2.5L cans, they are also compatible with primers and Autocolor P190-6570 clears.

They offer a perfect and durable high-gloss finish, with resistance to scratches and weather conditions. They are designed for use with EHS clears, which are low-solvent clears. Ideal for partial or complete repairs, as well as for decorative elements like rims or mirrors, these hardeners are available in 5L cans on the ColorBox website.

They are designed for use with UHS clears, which are clears with very low solvent content. They offer unparalleled drying speed, with an exceptional final appearance. They are packaged in 500ml and 2.5 L cans.

They offer a perfect and durable high-gloss finish, with resistance to scratches and weather conditions. They are designed for use with HS Plus clears, compatible with AQUABASE Plus bases. Easy to use, with a simple mix and quick drying time, they are packaged in 2.5L and 5L cans.

They bring the concept of "speed without compromise" to repair shops. They are designed for use with the 2K Express clear, compatible with AQUABASE Plus bases. They are available in 2.5L and 5L cans.

Discover all the Nexa Autocolor hardeners available on our website.

These are reactive thinners specially designed for the Aquabase Plus range. They allow for adjusting the viscosity of the paint according to climatic conditions and the type of application. They also ensure good stability of the paint film and excellent scratch resistance.

The Aquabase Plus thinners are available in three versions: fast, standard, and slow. The choice of thinner depends on the ambient temperature, the volume of paint to be applied, and the desired drying time.

They are suitable for the Turbo Plus EHS range, a high solids paint that offers a more durable, stronger finish with significantly improved stone chip resistance (see technical data sheet). These thinners allow for adjusting the paint's fluidity and accelerating drying.

They also ensure good adhesion of the paint on metal and plastic substrates. The thinners for Turbo Plus EHS are also available in three versions: fast, standard, and slow:

• Slow reactive thinner P852-1790 for Turbo Plus EHS
• Fast reactive thinner P852-1794 for Turbo Plus EHS

If you would like more information about the brand, contact our teams at 01 48 17 05 19 or visit the official Nexa Autocolor website.