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# R-M Paint

> R-M is a premium automotive refinish paint brand by BASF Coatings, founded over 100 years ago in Detroit, USA. R-M provides high-performance paint systems, color matching technology, and digital solutions for bodyshops worldwide, with a focus on productivity, eco-effectiveness, and innovation.

R-M's core product lines include AGILIS (the industry's most eco-effective waterborne basecoat with VOC <250 g/l), ONYX HD (waterborne basecoat since 1995), UNO HD (high-solid solvent-borne), Graphite HD (commercial vehicles), and Diamont (solvent-borne basecoat). R-M is an OEM-certified partner with coatings on 50% of new car builds globally. The brand supports bodyshops through the Refinity digital platform, a global network of 80+ Refinish Competence Centers, and the Best Painter Contest — the industry's most prominent young talent competition. All R-M products and services are developed by BASF Coatings GmbH.

## About

- [Our Brand](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/our-brand): R-M's 100+ year history, mission, and positioning as an innovator in automotive refinish coatings and OEM partnerships
- [Why R-M?](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/brand-offering): Overview of R-M's value proposition for bodyshops — products, color expertise, and business support
- [Sustainability](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/sustainability): Eco-effectiveness approach including biomass balance products (e'Sense), air-drying technology, reduced CO₂ emissions, and energy savings of up to 60%
- [Refinish Competence Centers](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/rccs): Global network of 80+ modern training facilities for automotive refinishing professionals
- [Network](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/network): R-M's partner and distributor network across global markets
- [Newsroom](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/newsroom): Latest news, testimonials, and industry updates

## Products & Systems

- [Products & Systems Overview](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/products-systems): Full overview of R-M's refinish product portfolio organized by Pioneer, Advance, and Element series
- [Basecoat Lines](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/basecoat-lines): Complete range of basecoat and topcoat systems — AGILIS, ONYX HD, UNO HD, Graphite HD, Diamont, and Crystal Base
- [R-M AGILIS](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/agilis): Flagship waterborne basecoat with industry-lowest VOC (<250 g/l), up to 40% faster process times, 30% less material consumption, used in 1000+ bodyshops across 20 countries
- [Product Ranges](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/product-ranges): Clearcoats, primers, fillers, putties, and auxiliary products
- [Product Technologies](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/product-techs): Proprietary technologies including UV curing, air-drying, and biomass balance approaches
- [Featured Products](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/featured-products): Highlighted and newly launched R-M products

## Color Competence

- [Color Competence Overview](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/color-competence): R-M's end-to-end color matching capabilities powered by OEM expertise and digital tools
- [Color Expertise](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/color-expertise): Color leadership — coatings on 50% of new car builds globally, matches available before model release, RADAR-compatible color solutions
- [Digital Color Search](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/digital-color-search): Digital color identification tools including the Colortronic 12/6 spectrophotometer
- [Color Explorer Online](https://colorexplorer.rmpaint.com/index.php?language=8): Online color formula database for quick access to mixing formulas

## Expert Knowledge & Services

- [Expert Knowledge Overview](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/expert-knowledge): Suite of business support and training services for bodyshops
- [Refinity](https://www.refinity-solutions.com/): Cloud-based digital platform for bodyshop performance — color matching, business management, and training
- [BOOST](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/boost-success-body-shops): Business optimization program helping bodyshops improve productivity and profitability
- [Technical Training](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/technical-training): Hands-on product application training delivered through R-M's global RCC network
- [Technical Support](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/technical-support): Expert technical assistance for R-M customers

## Contact & Dealers

- [Contact](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/lets-talk): Contact form to reach R-M's sales and support teams
- [Find a Dealer](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/dealers): Dealer locator to find local R-M product distributors

## Optional

- [Technical Data Sheets](https://info.rmpaint.com/products): Product technical data sheets on the Info R-M portal
- [Safety Data Sheets](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/sds): Material safety data sheets for R-M products
- [Info R-M Portal](https://info.rmpaint.com/): Comprehensive product documentation portal for R-M customers
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/privacy-policy): R-M / BASF Coatings privacy policy
- [Disclaimer](https://www.rmpaint.com/en-int/disclaimer): Legal disclaimer for website content