Gate® BMW Cashmere Silver Basecoat (Color Code A72) provides an exact color match to original BMW finishes. This high-coverage urethane basecoat delivers deep metallic tone, superior adhesion, and fast drying--ideal for spot touch-ups, panel blending, or full resprays.
Key Features
- Precise match to BMW A72 Cashmere Silver Metallic
- High-solids urethane formula for excellent hide and metallic clarity
- Fast drying--ready for clearcoat in 10-15 minutes
- Superior base-to-clearcoat adhesion for a durable, glossy finish
- Suitable for panel blending, spot repair, or full vehicle refinishing
Technical Parameters
| Color Code |
A72 - Cashmere Silver Metallic |
| Volume |
1 L |
| Basecoat Type |
High-solids urethane |
| Mix Ratio |
1:1 (basecoat : reducer) |
| Ready for Clearcoat |
~10-15 minutes per industry standard |
| Finish |
Deep metallic with excellent adhesion |
Application Notes
- Ensure surface is clean, degreased, and properly sanded.
- Mix basecoat with appropriate reducer at 1:1 ratio. Use fast, medium, or slow reducer depending on ambient conditions.
- Apply 2-3 light coats with proper flash in between.
- Allow 10-15 minutes before clearcoat application.
- For blending, feather edges and work quickly to match adjacent panels.
Available Services
- OEM/private label: custom tin, labels, multilingual instructions
- Formula adjustment: VOC reduction, fast/slow versions, regional compliance
- Trial orders: sample requests available (MOQ applies)
- Technical support: TDS, MSDS, application videos upon request
FAQs
Q: What is mix ratio for BMW Cashmere Silver basecoat?
A: Mix at 1:1 with appropriate urethane reducer--fast, standard, or slow per conditions.
Q: How fast can I clearcoat after applying base?
A: Dry in approx. 10-15 minutes at normal temperature.
Q: Can this be used for panel blending?
A: Yes--it's ideal for spot blending, panel touch-up, or full respray.
Q: Is this OEM match to BMW A72?
A: Yes -- color is matched to BMW's factory Cashmere Silver Metallic A72 code