BASF has introduced an aerosol version of its UV-cured primer-filler named Glasurit 185-10 that gives auto body shops greater speed and convenience for small repairs, thus improving productivity. 

The new Glasurit 185-10 UV-cured primer-filler is an aerosol version of the recently introduced Glasurit 151-70 UV-cured primer-filler that is especially formulated and packaged to let painters do small repairs and cut-throughs. It offers convenience, better control of film thickness and all the advantages of immediate UV-curing.

Both Glasurit UV-cured primer-fillers are one-component, ready-to-apply coatings that offer many advantages for refinish painters, according to BASF:

• Two-to three-minute cure times for faster repair

• Convenient and easy application

• Instant full cure, for superior out-the-door durability and no dieback

• Time-saving one-coat application for 171-50

• Two-coat application for 185-10 in aerosol for better film control on cut-throughs

• No need for mixing or reduction, and unlimited pot life

• Fast build for time-saving one-coat application

• Temperature-independent curing, for lower energy costs

• Volatile Organic Compound (VOC)-compliance throughout the country

Unlike most other UV-cured coatings, Glasurit 151-70 and 185-10 can be used either as a primer or a filler. Both versions cure fully in two to three minutes under recommended UV-A lamps. Because Glasurit UV-cured primer-fillers fully cure in minutes, not hours, they deliver outstanding durability and chemical resistance immediately, with almost no chance of dieback during the curing process. Also, unlike other brands of UV-cured products, the Glasurit primer-fillers can be cured by natural sunlight - usually in five to 20 minutes, depending on the UV intensity of the sunlight.

"Body shops that perform a lot of spot and panel repairs will find that the speed and convenience of these new Glasurit primer-fillers offer tremendous value and can significantly enhance productivity, which translates into higher profitability," said Tony Dyach, product manager for BASF's Glasurit product line.