Versatile application in automotive paints

CROMAX AM63 Centari Transparent Magenta is a concentrated, solvent-based mixing color that is part of the Centari Topcoat and Basecoat lines. This shade is specially designed to create unique color effects in professional automotive paints. Thanks to its compatibility with various Centari systems, it is possible to achieve both solid, metallic, and pearlescent finishes.

Efficient inventory management and ease of use

With the Centari MasterTint series, including the AM63 Transparent Magenta, you can produce all solvent-based paint qualities—medium- and high-solids, topcoats, and basecoats—with a single mixing machine. This ensures:

• Fast and easy inventory control
• Simplified administration
• Savings on storage space

Excellent color accuracy

The AM63 uses the proven Cromax concentrated mixing color technology, resulting in excellent color accuracy. This is essential for precisely adjusting and mixing automotive paint colors, so you always achieve the desired result.

Application possibilities

This magenta shade is suitable for various applications, including:

• Restoring OEM colors with high chroma effect
• Adjusting and mixing automotive paint colors for a unique look
• Use on light vehicles, trucks, and buses

Compatibility with binders and activators

Depending on the type of work and the desired paint quality, the AM63 is compatible with various binders and activators. Some examples are:

• Centari binder ZK135
• Standard activator XK205
• Centari binder XB155
• High-temperature thinner XB383

Consult the technical data sheets of each Centari system to choose the right products for your specific application.

Preparation and application

For optimal results, careful surface preparation is essential:

• Clean the surface with water and soap to remove impurities
• Degrease with a suitable cleaner and wipe with a clean microfiber cloth
• Sand the surface with the correct grit size
• Remove sanding dust with oil-free compressed air and degrease again

When applying the AM63 matte basecoat:

• Apply 1 medium coat, followed by 1 light coat with 1-2 minutes flash-off between coats
• For transparent or very bright colors, apply 2 coats
• Wait until the surface is matte and even before applying the next coat

Finishing with clear coat

After applying the AM63 basecoat, it is important to apply the clear coat as soon as the base is fully matte. The maximum time for applying the clear coat is 3 days, excluding any contamination.

With the CROMAX AM63 Centari Transparent Magenta, you have a high-quality mixing color that helps you achieve professional and unique color effects in automotive paints.