Technical Data Sheet S05.02.

65 APAC
Basecoat
01.06.2017

Autobase® Plus
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Description

Autobase Plus basecoat provides excellent coverage, metallic control and sprayability when used to duplicate
OEM solid, metallic and pearl color effects. Autobase Plus must be used in conjunction with a Sikkens clearcoat
in order to provide protection from the environment. Autobase Plus is the superior choice to achieve optimal
color match.

100 Autobase Plus

50 Plus Reducers

Use Sikkens measuring stick

1 Black

Spray gun set-up: Application pressure:

1.2-1.5 mm 1.7-2.2 bar at the air inlet
HVLP max 0.6-0.7 bar at the air cap

Application metallic colors: Application solid colors:

Full coat – intermediate coat – drop coat 2 x 1 coat

Between coats Before clearcoat application

3 – 5 minutes at 20°C 15 minutes at 20°C

Clearcoat application
See clearcoat T.D.S

Use suitable respiratory protection

Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes recommends the use of a fresh air supply respirator.

Read complete TDS for detailed product information

1/2
 Technical Data Sheet S05.02.65 APAC
Basecoat
01.06.2017

Autobase® Plus
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Description

Autobase Plus basecoat provides excellent coverage, metallic control and sprayability when used to duplicate
OEM solid, metallic and pearl color effects. Autobase Plus must be used in conjunction with a Sikkens clearcoat
in order to provide protection from the environment. Autobase Plus is the superior choice to achieve optimal
color match.

Suitable substrates

All Existing OEM finishes, with the exception of thermoplastic acrylic finishes.
All current Sikkens preparatory products.
With the exception of direct application on acid containing Washprimers

Product and additives

Autobase Plus MM (MM) colors

Plus Plus Reducer Extra Fast; to use in extremely cold temperatures, temperature range: 10°C-15°C
Reducers Plus Reducer Fast; spot and panel repairs, temperature range: 15°C-25°C.
Plus Reducer Medium; spot and panel repairs and large areas, temperature range: 20°C-30°C.
Plus Reducer Slow; larger areas and complete paint jobs, temperature range: 25°C-35°C.
Plus Reducer Extra Slow; to use in extremely hot temperatures, temperature range:above 35°C.

Additives Blending Agent: Additive specially developed for easier application of spot repairs and fade-outs
Hardener P25: extend recoat time, improve stone chip resistance and adhesion properties

Basic raw materials

Autobase Plus: Physical drying binders

Autobase Plus Blending Agent: Physical drying binders

Surface preparation

Final sanding step P500

Initial sanding steps may be executed with a coarser sanding grit; P360 - P400
Respect a maximum 100 sanding grit step difference or less throughout the sanding procedure.
For detailed surface preparation see TDS S8.06.02

Final sanding step P1000

Initial sanding steps may be executed with a coarser sanding grit P600 - P800
Respect a maximum 200 sanding grit step difference or less throughout the sanding procedure.
For detailed surface preparation see TDS S8.06.02

Surface cleaning; remove any surface contamination prior to the application of Autobase Plus using
an appropriate surface cleaner.

2/2
 Technical Data Sheet S05.02.65 APAC
Basecoat
01.06.2017

Autobase® Plus
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Mixing

Mixing Machine
Stir MM colors on mixing machine every 4 hours for 15 minutes

Stir after mixing

Autobase Plus MM colors must be stirred thoroughly directly after mixing the color formula

Standard system
100 Autobase Plus
50 Plus Reducers

Use measuring stick No. 1 Black

NOTE: Special enhancements to the Autobase Plus system.

To improve: elasticity, recoat properties, stone chip resistance, adhesion properties and total
system robustness it is possible to add Hardener P25 to Autobase Plus. The Hardener is added in
the ratio of 10% by volume of the base (color) mix prior to adding Plus Reducers After adding
hardener mix thoroughly and mix with Reducer as mentioned above.

Color mixing by hand:

If an Autobase Plus color is made without the use of a formula it is essential to incorporate
MM Q065 into the hand mixed formula; mix 3 parts of the color with 1 part of the MM Q065.

Elast-O-Actif should not be added into the Autobase Plus color.

Viscosity

16–17 seconds DIN cup 4 at 20°C.

Spray gun set-up / application pressure

Spray gun Fluid tip – set-up Application pressure

Gravity feed 1.2-1.5 mm 1.7-2.2 bar at the spray gun air inlet
HVLP max 0.6-0.7 bar at the air cap

Pot-life

6 months when stored in a closed can at 20°C.

4 hours at 20°C in a closed can, when mixed with hardener.
Stir the ready to spray mixture thoroughly before use.

3/2
 Technical Data Sheet S05.02.65 APAC
Basecoat
01.06.2017

Autobase® Plus
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Application process

Solid colors
Apply 2 single coats or until opacity is achieved. *Allow for a 3-5 minutes flash-off time at 20°C between coats
until the basecoat dries completely to a matt finish.
*Allow for a minimum of 15 minutes final flash-off time at 20°C before clearcoat application.

Metallic colors
Apply 1 full wet coat allowing for an 3-5 minutes flash-off time at 20°C until the basecoat dries completely to a
matt /semi gloss finish. Next apply an intermediate coat until achieving opacity and allow again a 3-5 minutes
flash-off time at 20°C until the basecoat dries completely to a matt /semi gloss finish.
When needed, apply a drop coat (metallic orientation coat) by reducing the pressure to 1-1 ½ bar at the gun inlet
and apply the drop coat with full trigger, increase the distance to approximately 30 cm.
*Allow for a minimum of 15 minutes final flash-off time at 20°C before clearcoat application.

Spot repairs:
When making spot repairs, use lower application pressure and apply thin coats until reaching opacity.
Allow for a 3-5 minutes flash-off time at 20°C between coats. Next, fade out, by extending beyond the edges,
using similar application pressure. In case of metallic colors apply a drop coat (metallic orientation coat) when
needed by increasing the spray gun distance.
In the case of high hiding colors, the color transparency can be increased by adding Blending Additive or MM070
RTS to the mixed color.
*Allow for a minimum of 15 minutes final flash-off time at 20°C before clearcoat application.

Blending Agent:
If required, Autobase Plus Blending Agent can be used ready to spray as a pre-coat (wet-bed) to reduce the halo
effect. Apply 1 full wet coat to the maximum fade-out area and allow for the pre-coat to flash off until fully dried
before proceeding with the color application.
Apply the Autobase Plus color within the Blending Additive area.

Film thickness

By using the recommended application;

Autobase Plus Solid Colors 20-40 µm
Autobase Plus Metallic and Pearl Colors 15-30 µm

For proper color match and long term performance of the coating, it is imperative that the layer of Autobase Plus
achieve full hiding. When 2 coats do not achieve full hiding, additional coats are necessary. To apply additional
coats, allow the already applied coats to flash as usual and apply an addition coat. Repeat as necessary allowing
proper flash between coats until full hiding is achieved.

Masking

Autobase Plus solid, metallic and pearl colors can be taped after 20 minutes flash-off at 20°C.

Temperature increase in combination with air movement increase the ability for masking.
Let the object cool down to ambient temperature before masking after which a second color of Autobase Plus
can then be applied

4/2
 Technical Data Sheet S05.02.65 APAC
Basecoat
01.06.2017

Autobase® Plus
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY
Denibbing

Allow Autobase Plus to flash off sufficiently, at least 20 minutes at 20°C.

Then lightly sand the damaged area with P500 free-cut dry or P1000 grit wet sanding paper sanding paper.
Thoroughly remove sanding residue before continuing Autobase Plus application.

Recoatable with

All current Sikkens clearcoats

With the exception of;
Autoclear LV Superior, Autoclear UV

Recoat time

Autobase Plus Solid: 5 hours Autobase Plus Metallic and Pearl: 48 hours (2 days)
To extend the re-coat time of solid colors up to 48 hours (2 days), mix Autobase Plus as follows:
Stir the Autobase Plus color thoroughly before adding 10% Hardener P25.
Stir this mixture thoroughly before adding Plus Reducer, then stir again thoroughly
The Autobase Plus color and the hardener must be mixed thoroughly prior to the addition of the
Reducer to gain the required system property.

Theoretical coverage

By using the recommended application the theoretical material usage is ± 10 m²/l RTS mixture.
The practical material usage depends on many factors i.e. shape of the object, roughness of the surface,
application techniques, pressure, method and application circumstances

Cleaning of equipment
Sikkens Solvents or solvent borne Guncleaners
VOC

The VOC content of this product in ready to use form is 744 g/lt RTS with 50% Plus Reducer and 803g/lt Plus
Reducer mixture
When 10% hardener is added prior to the Reducer 755 - 767 g/liter RTS mixture

Product storage

Product shelf-life is determined when products are stored unopened at 20°C.

Avoid extreme temperature fluctuation.
Product shelf life data see TDS S9.01.02

5/2
 Technical Data Sheet S05.02.65 APAC
Basecoat
01.06.2017

Autobase® Plus
FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

Akzo Nobel Car Refinishes (Singapore) Pte Ltd

Address: 3 Changi Business Park Vista, #05-01 Akzo Nobel House, Singapore 486051
Tel: +65 6635 5262

FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY

IMPORTANT NOTE The information in this data sheet is not intended to be exhaustive and is based on the present state of our knowledge and on current
laws: any person using the product for any purpose other than that specifically recommended in the technical data sheet without first obtaining written
confirmation from us as to the suitability of the product for the intended purpose does so at his own risk. It is always the responsibility of the user to take all
necessary steps to fulfill the demands set out in the local rules and legislation. Always read the Material Data Sheet and the Technical Data Sheet for this
product if available. All advice we give or any statement made about the product by us (whether in this data sheet or otherwise) is correct to the best of our
knowledge but we have no control over the quality or the condition of the substrate or the many factors affecting the use and application of the product.
Therefore, unless we specifically agree in writing otherwise, we do not accept any liability whatsoever for the performance of the product or for any loss or
damage arising out of the use of the product. All products supplied and technical advices given are subject to our standard terms and conditions of sale. You
should request a copy of this document and review it carefully. The information contained in this data sheet is subject to modification from time to time in the
light of experience and our policy of continuous development. It is the user's responsibility to verify that this data sheet is current prior to using the product.

Brand names mentioned in this data sheet are trademarks of or are licensed to Akzo Nobel.
Head Office
AkzoNobel Car Refinishes B.V., PO Box 3 2170 BA Sassenheim, The Netherlands. www.sikkenscr.com

6/2