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BASF Becomes Global
Paint Accessories Supplier
to Fit4Paint
BASF has become the exclusive global supplier to Fit4Paint,
BMW’s private label paint-related products (PRP) offering.
Fit4Paint is a portfolio of protection, cleaning, sanding, mask-
ing, mixing and painting, and polishing accessories put together by
paint experts that can easily meet the specific needs of BMW
painters and is aligned with BMW’s ColorSystem paint portfolio.
This agreement, which runs for two years, is exclusive to BMW
authorized dealers and body shops in 18 countries (Germany, Aus-
tria, Spain, Portugal, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands,
Poland, Czech Republic, Romania, Hungary, Russia, South Africa, advanced and dynamic portfolio of paint-related products, cover-
Japan, Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia), offering ordering, consultation ing the entire paint and cosmetic repair process, including work-
and service for paint and paint-related products from a single place safety and health protection, the company says.
source provided by BASF Coatings. This ensures optimum integra- “BMW body shops utilize the full suite of training, advanced
tion into the existing BMW ColorSystem service and training con- business management solutions including audits and digital color
cept, and access to a comprehensive, customizable product management to ensure their teams stay ahead,” says Martina
portfolio, BASF says. Fischer, Global Strategic Account Manager BMW Group, BASF
BASF became the exclusive coatings partner for BMW’s Color- Automotive Refinish Solutions Europe. “Fit4Paint seamlessly
System refinish system in EMEA early last year until 2022 with the completes the offer for the body shop with OEM recommended
option to extend for another two years. paint accessories which assures a higher and safer standard of re-
The two companies have collaborated for more than 36 years in finish work.”
the refinishing sector. With the Fit4Paint portfolio, BASF offers an www.basf-coatings.com
Coating Thickness Gages
NEW Design and Features
NEW Larger 2.8” impact resistant color touchscreen and redesigned keypad for quick
menu navigation
NEW Weatherproof, dustproof, and water-resistant—IP65-rated enclosure
NEW Updated user interface retains the same layout and menus
NEW Up to 30% longer battery life
NEW On-gage help explains menu items at the touch of a button
NEW Ergonomic design with durable rubberized grip
Backwards Compatibility!
Accepts ALL coating thickness, surface profile, environmental, soluble salt, hardness,
and ultrasonic wall thickness probes manufactured since 2012.
DeFelsko Corporation Ogdensburg, New York USA
Tel: +1-315-393-4450 www.DeFelsko.com
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