Basecoat

The SPI 2000 Series Automotive Basecoat is available in numerous colors, including white, dark or medium red, black and orange. Choose a color that blends with your topcoat to achieve the color and finish you desire.

You can purchase our basecoat products in quart and gallon quantities to receive the amount you need for a single project or for recurring automotive painting needs.

The 2000 Series Automotive Basecoat’s simplicity starts during preparation. Ready this basecoat for use by adding a reducer at a 1-to-1 mix ratio. You can reduce the 2000 Series Basecoat with SPI 870, 885, 0870 or 0885 reducers. Use only SPI or other high-quality reducers. Low volatile organic compounds (VOC) equivalents can also work. 

After mixing the basecoat and reducer, use an SPI Clear activator to increase chemical adhesion and durability. The 2000-Series Basecoat is compatible with all SPI Clearcoat activators. Add the activator to the mixture at a rate of 1 ounce per sprayable quart.

Apply the Basecoat to the surface wet using a spray gun tip sized 1.3-1.4 millimeters. ​Wait 30-60 minutes between coats for most applications.