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Color matching is powered by the e-finder Star handheld device, the Effective Color Finder chip system (4,500+ original-sprayed chips), and the Formula Finder online database (139,000+ mixing formulas). As of 2026, baslac is fully integrated with the Refinity digital platform for color matching, inventory management, business insights, and training. baslac is available in EMEA, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and North America. All products are developed by BASF Coatings GmbH. ## About - [Why baslac?](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/why-baslac): Value proposition — the perfect balance of quality and affordability, cost-effective solutions, best-in-class color matching, and high-quality training - [News and Testimonials](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/news-and-testimonials): Latest news including Refinity integration, customer stories, and distributor initiatives - [baslac Showroom](https://www.baslacshowroom.com/): Virtual showroom for exploring baslac products and solutions ## Products & Systems - [Products and Systems Overview](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/products-systems): Complete overview of baslac's lean, efficient product portfolio for professional automotive refinishing - [Base and Topcoats](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/baslac-base-and-topcoats): Basecoat and topcoat systems including baslac 45 waterborne — easy handling, fast drying, reduced VOC emissions - [Clearcoats](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/baslac-clearcoats): Clearcoat products for durable, high-gloss finishes - [Primers](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/baslac-primers): Primer products for surface preparation and adhesion - [Additives](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/baslac-additives): Hardeners, thinners, and other additives for the baslac system - [Putty](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/baslac-putty): Body filler and putty products for repair preparation ## Color Competence - [Color Competence Overview](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/color-competence): Comprehensive color matching tools and access to BASF's global automotive color database - [e-finder Star](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/baslac-e-finder-star): Handheld next-generation color matching device for fast, accurate color identification connected to Formula Finder and BASF's global color database - [Effective Color Finder](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/baslac-effective-color-finder): Physical color chip system with 4,500+ original-sprayed chips sorted by manufacturer - [Tinting Chart and Mixing Machine](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/tinting-chart-and-mixing-machine): Visual tinting chart and modular mixing machine workstation - [Formula Finder](https://formula-finder.baslac.com/): Online color formula database with 139,000+ mixing formulas for all vehicle manufacturers ## Training & Support - [Training Solutions](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/training-solutions): Digital learning platform — online courses, tutorials, and videos accessible on any device, 24/7 - [Technical Support Tool](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/technical-support-tool?category=16): Online technical support with product information, process guidance, and answers to technical questions ## Digital Platform - [Refinity Integration](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/news/refinityr-platform-now-available-baslacr-users-worldwide): Refinity platform fully available for baslac users worldwide — color matching, inventory management, business insights, and training ## Contact & Dealers - [Contact Us](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/contact-us): Contact form to reach baslac's sales and support teams - [Find a Dealer](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/dealers): Dealer locator for finding local baslac product distributors ## Optional - [Technical Data Sheets](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/technical-data-sheets): Detailed product data sheets with processing steps and mixing ratios - [Material Safety Data Sheets](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/material-safety-data-sheets?country=GB): MSDS documentation for baslac products - [baslac Technical Support Portal](https://technical-support.baslac.com/en-int/): Comprehensive technical support portal with product and color information - [Privacy Policy](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/privacy-policy): baslac / BASF Coatings privacy policy - [Imprint](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/imprint): Legal entity information for BASF Coatings GmbH - [Disclaimer](https://www.baslac.com/en-emea/disclaimer): Legal disclaimer for website content