TAGS: Automotive Coatings
BASF introduces the new handheld color retrieval instrument baslac® e-finder star for automotives. Designed specifically for bodyshops, the device is aimed at easier color matching, faster repair times and higher profitability.
baslac® e-finder star - Engineered to be Fast, Easy and Accurate
The digital tool enables automatic calibration on black for significantly faster calibration than existing systems provide. Automatic calibration after each job also means the user can be sure of consistent accuracy. It uses WiFi to connect seamlessly with the baslac® Formula Finder for faster color mixing.
The baslac® e-finder star features a five-angle technology for more accurate reading of all solid, metallic and pearlescent paints. A green or red LED signal light tells the user immediately if the measurement is correct.
New Tool Helps Bodyshops Find Efficiencies
To optimize usage in a bodyshop setting, the baslac® e-finder star is ergonomically designed for easy operation with one hand, making it easy to use on every surface of the vehicle. The device is small, but features a large touchscreen, so the painter can process vehicle information directly on it without the need to switch to another computer. A stylus and docking station are also included.
Once fully charged, the tool gives up to two days of work. A self-closing cover always keeps the measurement window clean and protected. Up to now, bodyshops have typically had to accept a tradeoff: quick and easy handling with compromised color accuracy or a high level of accuracy with slow and inconvenient handling. This is why BASF developed the baslac® e-finder star to fit seamlessly into bodyshop workflows and support fast, easy and accurate color matching.
Source: BASF