GRAPHITE HD

The new R-M paint line for trucks, buses, coaches and all commercial vehicles!

In response to the needs of the road transport industry,where productivity and material costs are vital economicfactors, R-M has developed a comprehensive new product line for(re)finishing all types of commercial vehicles

25% Product saving 25% Time saving

GRAPHITE HD  can help increase the productivity of your bodyshop significantly while offering you the following benefits:

• Faster application times.

• A highly concentrated product which benefits from the latest advancements in pigment technology (only one and a half coats required).

• Better hiding power and build.

•  A 25% saving in drying times compared to conventional materials.

GRAPHITE HD ’s high-quality products ensure fast and easy application and can help increase the productivity of your bodyshop.

A comprehensive product line... meeting all your needs

GRAPHITE HD  is more than just a paint line, it is a complete paint system:

• The undercoat portfolio (epoxy, PU, wash etc.) offers solutions for all types of paint finishing jobs.

• The chassis paints (in the desired colour) can be applied directly to all types of steel substrates without the prior application of a primer.

• The paint line also includes innovative products such as the GRAPHITE HD DECO additive which allows the application of decorative elements (stripes, sign-writing etc.) in record time.

• The GRAPHITE HD Color Guide ensures painters can match the right colour, fast!

Of course we also offer training courses at R-M facilities or at your own bodyshop to help you get the best from GRAPHITE HD

Solvent emissions reduced by 40%... to help you comply with the current environmental regulations:

The R-M GRAPHITE HD system represents a perfect combination of high quality and maximum performance while complying with current solvent emissions regulations. VOC emissions (volatile organic compounds) are reduced by 40% compared to commonly used paint lines.

GRAPHITE HD,
a complete system to increase your productivity !

Product List

(Click directly on the name of the product for detailed information)

GRAPHITE HD PRIMER CF 
GRAPHITE HD WASH FILLER
GRAPHITE HD CHASSIS SURFACER
GRAPHITE HD PRIMER FILLER MP
GRAPHITE HD SURFACER
GRAPHITE HD EPOXY
GRAPHITE HD EPOXY CF
GRAPHITE HD CLEAR
GRAPHITE HD DECO A
GRAPHITE HD MATTING PASTE
GRAPHITE HD TEXTURING AGENT 
GRAPHITE HD ADDITIVE BR

	GRAPHITE HD PRIMER CF Chromate-free and with very fast drying properties - GRAPHITE HD PRIMER CF is designed for the cost-effective priming of a wide range of vehicles. Using the three-layer system, steel, aluminium, and galvanised substrates can be provided with reliable protection against corrosion. GRAPHITE HD PRIMER CF can be used both for chromate-free priming and for fast, air-dried finishes, e.g. on box-type vehicles, fire engines and buses. Furthermore, it is perfect for sealing sand-throughs and body-filled areas. At the same time, this chromate-free primer provides exceptional anti-corrosive properties when used as part of the three-layer system and following thorough pre-treatment of the substrate.   product list
	GRAPHITE HD WASH FILLER GRAPHITE HD WASH FILLER is perfect for priming bare aluminium and steel: Among the product’s outstanding characteristics are good anti-corrosion properties, rapid-drying and excellent adhesion. In the primer filler and topcoat system, GRAPHITE HD WASH FILLER can be applied as a primer filler as part of the wet-on-wet process: after just 30 minutes air-drying, you can apply the GRAPHITE HD topcoat. The benefits of its rapid drying properties come to the fore in the economical painting of road tankers, bulk powder tankers and box-type vehicles. At the same time, this primer produces an excellent finish straight from the gun, in the fastest possible time.   product list
	GRAPHITE HD CHASSIS SURFACER If you’re looking for a heavy-duty and efficient primer, then GRAPHITE HD CHASSIS SURFACER is what you need. It’s chromate-free, simple to use as an integral part of the primer filler and topcoat system ensuring a high degree of protection against corrosion on steel and galvanised components. This chromate-free chassis primer provides chassis, construction site vehicles, containers and dump trucks with reliable protection against corrosion – it’s an efficient and durable product. When used as a primer filler as part of the wet-on-wet process, the painted parts are ready for assembly in the shortest possible time, ensuring economy in the manufacturing process. Its superb finish quality and high build enables Chassis Surfacer it to even out sandblasted surfaces with excellent results.   product list
	GRAPHITE HD PRIMER FILLER MP The excellent properties of GRAPHITE HD PRIMER FILLER MP will undoubtedly make it your favourite general purpose primer: when used as a primer filler and topcoat system, this chromate-free product helps protect all types of vehicle against corrosion. At the same time, GRAPHITE HD PRIMER FILLER MP delivers excellent results when used together with GRAPHITE HD Topcoat applied wet-on-wet. This includes very good anti-corrosion properties, brilliant finish quality and rapid flash-off times. Furthermore, when GRAPHITE HD Paste AC is added to the mix it even adheres to aluminium – a real all-rounder for all substrates! When used as a polyurethane-based 2K primer filler, it promotes the efficient and economical refinishing of commercial vehicles when used as part of the primer filler and topcoat system. GRAPHITE HD PRIMER FILLER MP can also be mixed with up to 10% GRAPHITE HD colour for the application of the second primer coat, optimising the covering power of the top coat, drastically reducing process time and speeding vehicle assembly   product list
	GRAPHITE HD SURFACER If you’re looking for a primer surfacer that provides a smooth substrate to aid an excellent final finish and perfect adhesion ,particularly when used as part of the three layer system - GRAPHITE HD SURFACER is the answer! - Whether you are talking about high-quality original finishes, resprays or finishing plastics. An ideal truck primer, GRAPHITE HD SURFACER is perfect for wet-on-wet application or it can be sanded, if necessary, for high quality original finishes on drivers’ cabs, buses, and fire engines. As the primer adheres even to non-metallic substrates such as GRP, old paintwork and other plastics, it is ideal for respray work. It can also be plasticised for use on plastics by adding GRAPHITE HD ADDITIVE SF as required. GRAPHITE HD SURFACER can be tinted using GRAPHITE HD Topcoat or CV Primer Tinting Paste, to help promote even better hiding power and edge coverage. Furthermore, it improves colour accuracy, as all commercial vehicle colours are formulated on the basis of a white substrate – the colour of the primer.   product list
	GRAPHITE HD EPOXY Excellent adhesion and very good anti-corrosion properties are guaranteed by using GRAPHITE HD EPOXY. Epoxy primed vehicles can be stored outdoors even without topcoat. If vehicles require a particularly high-quality finish, GRAPHITE HD EPOXY provides the ideal foundation for this! In addition to its superb finish quality, GRAPHITE HD EPOXY provides permanent and reliable protection against corrosion and is perfectly suited for use as part of the three layer process on buses, tankers and fire engines which are constructed In the primer filler and topcoat system too, it offers excellent anti-corrosion properties. What's more it is also suitable for refinish jobs. product list
	GRAPHITE HD EPOXY CF GRAPHITE HD EPOXY CF shows that good anti-corrosion properties can also be achieved without chromate. As a component in the three-layer system, this chromate-free primer provides high-quality finishes and reliable protection against corrosion. GRAPHITE HD EPOXY CF is the perfect solution for the chromate-free original finishing of high-quality vehicles – constructed in a range of materials, apart from aluminium. In the case of galvanised fire engines, the surface finish of which has to meet special requirements, the product’s resistance to moisture and chemicals is outstanding as its excellent finish quality, of course. After correct pre-treatment, GRAPHITE HD EPOXY CF builds up a high degree of protection against corrosion both in the primer filler and topcoat system - and as part of the three-layer system.   product list
	GRAPHITE HD CLEAR For commercial vehicle manufacturers producing top-quality vehicles, GRAPHITE HD CLEAR has secured its position as the first choice worldwide for those who require a truly brilliant finish, which has been specially developed to provide extra durability and finish quality to both solid colour and metallic basecoats. Buses and trams, fire engines, drivers’ cabs, advertising vehicles and racing car trailers can all demonstrate at a glance, that, quality is on the road here! With its brilliant gloss finish and scratch-resistance, GRAPHITE HD CLEAR is its own recommendation as a perfect finish for high-quality vehicles with a solid-colour or metallic finish applied using the primer filler and topcoat system. GRAPHITE HD CLEAR also maintains that superb finish over time thanks to its high degree of UV protection. GRAPHITE HD CLEAR is chemical resistant too. Professional commercial refinishers appreciate GRAPHITE HD CLEAR’s processing reliability and adhesion properties, plus of course, its excellent flow – small blemishes can be simply wiped away! But its crowning glory is crystal clear! product list       GRAPHITE HD NON-PAINT PRODUCTS Producing a matt or textured finish, multi-colour finishes, application by roller or brush –with the practical R-M non-paint products, a different paint for every special application really isn’t necessary at all, you can adapt GRAPHITE HD materials to your specific needs. Mix exactly the right amount of paint you need. The GRAPHITE HD non-paint products make your work simple and economical.
	GRAPHITE HD DECO A GRAPHITE HD DECO A Multi-Colour Additive: R-M has developed the DECO A Multi-Colour Additive specially for rapidly applying lettering or a multi-coloured finishes to commercial vehicles. Consequently, DECO A is also suitable for refinish jobs as well as for painting small parts that have to be packed quickly. An additional advantage is when using GRAPHITE HD plus DECO A you can dispense with an additional clearcoat. With DECO A Multi-Colour Additive you can thus provide a rapid multi-colour paint job of exceptional quality very cost-effectively.   product list
	GRAPHITE HD MATTING PASTE GRAPHITE HD MATTING PASTE : as soon as a low-gloss topcoat is required for separate components, chassis or bodywork, GRAPHITE HD Matting Paste is the answer. For GRAPHITE HD topcoats it enables you to formulate every possible degree of gloss, quickly and simply.   product list
	GRAPHITE HD TEXTURING AGENT GRAPHITE HD TEXTURING AGENT: put texture into your GRAPHITE HD topcoats! Using only as much paint as you really need to formulate the required finish – it’s simplicity itself! There can be no more economical way of making textured finishes.   product list
	GRAPHITE HD ADDITIVE BR GRAPHITE HD ADDITIVE BR: if paint jobs cannot be completed using a spray gun, it’s essential to have a commercial vehicle topcoat that you can apply with a brush or roller. The perfect solution is GRAPHITE HD Topcoat plus GRAPHITE HD ADDITIVE BR. This means you can paint separate components and vehicle roofs or chassis with a brush or roller, apply special finishes by hand or carry out simple touch-up jobs, quickly and easily. product list