R-M introduces RMC5000 new general purpose clearcoat

Attractively priced product combines great gloss and ease-of-use

SOUTHFIELD, MI, February 4, 2016 – R-M^® automotive refinish recently introduced RMC5000, a clear coat from BASF, that is easy to apply and provides exceptional gloss.  It is available for National Rule markets and is priced to compete with alternative clearcoats, while maintaining R-M’s lifetime warranty.

“Developed with productivity and cost effective repairs in mind, the easy-to-use formula of RMC5000 allows painters of all skill levels to achieve excellent results without any special training,” said Mike Freeman, BASF, R-M Market Segment Manager.  “Paint technicians can easily achieve the wet look on repairs ranging from spot and panels to large surface areas.”

RMC5000 is a medium solids, two component acrylic urethane clear developed to topcoat Diamont or ONYX HD basecoats. RMC5000 is available through the automotive refinish distribution network. To locate a distributor near you, visit basfrefinish.com and click on the “Find the Distributor” link.

About BASF Automotive Refinish

BASF's Automotive Refinish business makes and markets coatings for the collision repair, commercial fleet and automotive specialty markets. Its paint products are supported by technical training programs, advanced color information systems and business management and planning tools. For more information visit www.basfrefinish.com

About BASF

BASF Corporation, headquartered in Florham Park, New Jersey, is the North American affiliate of BASF SE, Ludwigshafen, Germany. BASF has more than 17,000 employees in North America, and had sales of $20.6 billion in 2014. For more information about BASF’s North American operations, visit www.basf.us.

At BASF, we create chemistry – and have been doing so for 150 years. Our portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and crop protection products to oil and gas. As the world’s leading chemical company, we combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. Through science and innovation, we enable our customers in nearly every industry to meet the current and future needs of society. Our products and solutions contribute to conserving resources, ensuring nutrition and improving quality of life. We have summed up this contribution in our corporate purpose: We create chemistry for a sustainable future. BASF had sales of over €74 billion in 2014 and around 113,000 employees as of the end of the year. Further information on BASF is available on the Internet at www.basf.com.

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