This listing features a GALLON of DB-60S, DB-75S or DB-85S Basecoat Reducer / Basecoat Stabilizer.
These “Basecoat Reducers” or “Basecoat Stabilizers” are compatible with Dupont’s Chromabase and ChromaPremier products for spray application. A high quality product at a competitive price! Unlike conventional reducers BaseMakers contain special resins and additives that help improve metallic control, speed up dry and improve film leveling.
While Dupont (Now Axalta) neither makes nor endorses these Equasion products, using these products in Chromabase/ChromaPremier products provides huge cost savings without sacrificing quality. Tech sheets aiding in product use will be provided with each purchase. Buy now and save big! One part BaseMaker called for with everyone part ChromaBase or ChromaPremier basecoat. ChromaPremier also requires an activator in addition to the BaseMaker.
DB-60S, Fast (Cool Temp)BaseMaker
(65-75F) (Compatible in applications calling for Dupont’s 7160S)
DB-75S, Medium (Mid Temp)BaseMaker
(70-85F) (Compatible in applications calling for Dupont’s 7175S)
DB-85S, Slow (High Temp) BaseMaker
(85F+) (Compatible in applications calling for Dupont’s 7185S)
Select based on the temperature and the size of the item being painted. Temperature ranges listed above are common guidelines when painting the average sized vehicle. When painting smaller objects such as motorcycle tanks often one grade faster of reducer can be used. May also replace other BaseMakers or Basecoat Stabilizers. Contact us to help guide you to the right product.
Equasion’s “DB” Series reducers are formulated with premium quality solvents to ensure top performance in reduced basecoats such as Dupont’s Chromabase and certain Hot Hues products. Unlike most basecoat reducers, these BaseMakers contain key resins and additive to aid in basecoat flow, leveling, and metallic control. While these products are neither produced nor endorsed by Dupont, many customers are finding they can replace their Dupont Chromabase 7160S, 7175S, and 7185S BaseMakers with significant savings and no quality issues.
Legal Note:“BaseMaker”, “Chromabase”, “Chroma Premier”,”7160S”, “7175S”,and “7185S”are all registered trademarks of Axalta products. The products sold here are not made or endorsed by Axalta.
NOTE: Automotive paints, such as those represented on this site, can be hazardous to your health, and as such, require specialized equipment and training to use properly and safely. These products are designed for use by professionally trained autobody painters with proper personal protective equipment (PPE) in an approved spray booth and are not recommended for at home or "do it yourself" type applications.
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
Many states, counties, and/or municipalities have regulations regarding the application of low volatile organic compound (VOC) paint. The states shown in red below currently require the purchase of low VOC paint, but it there are other areas with regulations.
Before ordering, please check your local regulations. If you need more information concerning low VOC products, please email us at [email protected].
Canada and several US states have laws requiring the use of Low VOC coatings. Be sure to check local regulations before ordering.
Alabama
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Alaska
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Arizona
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Arkansas
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
California
Most of California REQUIRES the use of LOW VOC automotive coatings. However, the following districts DO NOT require the use of LOW VOC coatings when applied in these districts; Amador County APCD, Calaveras County APCD, Great Basin Unified APCD, Lake County AQCD, Lassen County APCD, Mariposa County APCD, Mendocino County AQMD, Modoc County APCD, Monterey Bay APCD, North Coast Unified AQMD, Northern Sierra AQMD, Northern Sonoma County APCD, Siskiyou County APCD, Tuolumne County APCD
Colorado
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Connecticut
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Delaware
Delaware REQUIRES LOW VOC automotive coatings. However, Delaware has an exception in section 11.1.2.2 stating “where the use or application of that coating or cleaning solvent is by a person who does not receive compensation for such use or application”. In other words, our understanding from the rule is that if you are paying a painter to paint your vehicle then have to use LOW VOC coatings but if you are not paying someone to paint your vehicle then you can use the standard non-LOW VOC materials.
Florida
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Georgia
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Hawaii
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Idaho
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Illinois
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Indiana
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Iowa
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Kansas
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Kentucky
LOW VOC automotive coatings are NOT required unless you are in Jefferson County and painting more than 1 vehicle a week or performing more than 5 spot/panel repairs per week in Jefferson county.
Louisiana
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Maine
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Maryland
Maryland REQUIRES LOW VOC automotive coatings. However, Maryland has an exception in section 2 of rule 26.11.19.23 stating “An automotive coating applied to motor vehicles or mobile equipment or their associated parts and components by a person who does not receive compensation for the application of the coating.” In other words, our understanding from the rule is that if you are paying a painter to paint your vehicle then they have to use LOW VOC coatings but if you are not paying someone to paint your vehicle then you can use the standard non-LOW VOC materials.
Massachusetts
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Michigan
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Minnesota
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Mississippi
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Missouri
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Montana
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Nebraska
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Nevada
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
New Hampshire
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
New Jersey
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
New York
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
North Carolina
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
North Dakota
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Ohio
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Oklahoma
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Oregon
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Pennsylvania
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Pennsylvania
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Rhode Island
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required for painting cars and passenger trucks. If painting buses or mobile equipment then LOW VOC is REQUIRED.
South Carolina
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
South Dakota
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Tennessee
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required when painting Passenger Cars, large-sized truck cabs & chassis, light & medium duty trucks and vans, motor homes, recreational vehicles and motorcycles. LOW VOC IS REQUIRED if you are painting Buses & Mobile equipment AND emit more than 15 lbs per day VOC (spraying 2-3 gallons per day).
Texas
Our LOW VOC product is NOT required.
Utah
Most of Utah DOES NOT require LOW VOC automotive coatings. However these counties DO REQUIRE LOW VOC for facilities that use a combined 20 gallons or more of coatings and solvents per year: Box Elder, Cache, Davis, Salt Lake, Tooele, Utah, and Weber Counties
WARNING: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.
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