Nexa Autocolor: a pioneering brand in automotive paint
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 TouchMix® Express mixing computer and the PaintManager® XI software.
Why choose Nexa Autocolor for your business?
Choosing Nexa Autocolor means choosing a high-quality, innovative, and efficient 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 high-performance 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 shades and offer optimal gloss and durability.
- Our expert ColorBox teams will support and help you make the right product choices according to your business.
The Nexa Autocolor product ranges
Nexa Autocolor offers a complete range of products for automotive repair. It includes clears, hardeners, primers, tints, and thinners. Each product is designed to provide you with the best possible result in terms of gloss, resistance, and appearance.
The tints
Aquabase Plus
The Aquabase Plus tints are water-based tints that allow for the faithful 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 tints are ideal for partial or complete repairs of light vehicles.
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Primers and Adhesion Primers
High-Build Primers
These are primers that offer 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.
HS High-Build Primers
They are designed to provide excellent film thickness and ease of sanding, while ensuring a quick painting process. They are compatible with direct gloss paints, primers, and automotive clears.
HS Plus Premium High-Build Primers
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 fast drying time.
Adhesion Primers
These are primers that improve paint adhesion on difficult substrates such as glass, aluminum, or galvanized surfaces. They also offer 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.
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Clears
The Nexa Autocolor clears are high-end clears that protect and enhance your paints. They are easy to apply, dry quickly, and offer excellent durability. You can choose from several types of clears according to your needs.
HS Plus Clears
They offer a perfect and durable glossy 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 a quick drying time. They are available in 5L cans.
Semi-Gloss Clears
These are matte or satin effect clears, allowing 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.
Express Plus Clears
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, the Express Plus clears dry in 5 minutes at 60°C or in 20 minutes at 40°C (see the technical sheet of the product), with an exceptional final appearance. They are also compatible with AQUABASE Plus colors and do not require a plasticizer. The Express Plus clears are available in 5L cans.
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Hardeners
The Nexa Autocolor hardeners are specially designed hardeners for use 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.
Standard Hardeners
They are versatile, offering complete and rapid drying of your bodywork when exposed to a temperature between 5°C and 15°C. They are available in 5L cans.
Slow Hardeners
They allow for 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 Autocolor P190-6570 primers and clears.
Rapid EHS Hardeners
They offer a perfect and durable gloss finish, with resistance to scratches and weathering. They are designed for use with EHS clears, which are low solvent content clears. Ideal for partial or complete repairs, as well as decorative elements like rims or mirrors, these hardeners are available in 5L cans on the ColorBox website.
Hardeners for UHS Clears
They are designed for use with UHS clears, which are very low solvent content clears. They offer unparalleled drying speed, with an exceptional final appearance. They are packaged in 500ml and 2.5L cans.
HS Plus Hardener
They offer a perfect and durable gloss finish, with resistance to scratches and weathering. They are designed for use with HS Plus clear, compatible with AQUABASE Plus bases. Easy to use, with a simple mix and fast drying time, they are packaged in 2.5L and 5L cans.
2K Express Hardener
They bring the concept of "speed without compromise" to repair shops. They are designed for use with 2K Express clear, compatible with AQUABASE Plus bases. They are packaged in 2.5L and 5L cans.
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Thinners
Aquabase Plus Thinners
These are reactive thinners specially designed for the Aquabase Plus range. They allow for adjusting the paint's viscosity according to climatic conditions and the type of application. They also ensure good paint film stability 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.
Thinners for Turbo Plus EHS
They are suitable for the Turbo Plus EHS range, a high solids paint that offers a more durable, stronger finish with significantly improved 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, please contact our teams at 01 48 17 05 19 or visit the official Nexa Autocolor website.
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Thinners
Aquabase Plus Thinners
These are reactive thinners specially designed for the Aquabase Plus range. They allow for adjusting the paint's viscosity according to climatic conditions and the type of application. They also ensure good paint film stability 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.
Thinners for Turbo Plus EHS
They are suitable for the Turbo Plus EHS range, a high solids paint that offers a more durable, stronger finish with significantly improved 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, please contact our teams at 01 48 17 05 19 or visit the official Nexa Autocolor website.
