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BC140 - RM Bodywork Paint Heavy Duty Fine Aluminum 4L

Technical characteristics Base shade Fine Aluminum RM BC140

  • Brand : RM
  • Reference : BC140
  • Range : Diamont
  • Product type : Base for two-coat systems
  • Shade : Fine Aluminum
  • Content : 4 L
  • Appearance : Fine metallic finish, compliant with manufacturer shades
  • Formulation : High colorimetric precision, excellent hiding power, fast drying
  • Solid content : 21 to 38 % ± 2
  • Density : 0.920 to 1.080 g/cm³
  • Shelf life : 60 months
  • Storage temperature : from 5°C to 45°C

Properties and advantages

  • Fine and uniform metallic finish, ideal for heavy trucks and industrial vehicles
  • Diamont mixing system offering the largest colorimetric database
  • Fast drying and excellent application
  • Compatibility with most OEM colors
  • Optimized colorimetric precision thanks to R-M tools

Recommended applications

  • Repairs or finishes on heavy trucks, buses, utility vehicles or industrial vehicles
  • Painting work requiring a fine and durable metallic finish

Instructions for use

  • Clean with PK 700 or PK 2000
  • Sanding with P400 (primer or old hardened finish resistant to solvents)
  • Option: application on primer wet-on-wet or R-M sealer
  • Manually mix the shade then shake for 15 minutes on the mixing module
  • Mix: 100% base + 60% thinner BC020 (15 – 25°C) or BC030 (>25°C)
  • Viscosity at 20°C: 22 – 25 s (ISO 4) or 14 – 15 s (DIN 4)
  • Pot life: 24 h at 20°C
  • Application with HVLP gun nozzle 1.3 – 1.5 mm at 0.7 bar or compliant gun nozzle 1.3 – 1.4 mm at 2.0 bar
  • Number of coats: 2 + 1 mist coat for metallic or pearlescent, 2 coats for opaque colors
  • Total thickness: 15 – 20 µm (opaque), 15 µm (metallic/pearlescent)
  • Drying: 5 min at 20°C before wet-on-wet varnishing
  • For multi-tone finishes (> 35 µm), add 5 % hardener H 9000

Safety recommendations

  • Product reserved for professional use
  • Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Respect the safety rules in force

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