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Base Coat Hardener – Works w/ Our Base Coats, Intercoat, Hard Cande, CBC, Cande & Pearl Coats

$23.99

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Key Features

  • Increased Durability & Longevity – Creates a tougher, more resilient basecoat layer that withstands chips, scratches, and everyday wear.
  • Superior Intercoat Adhesion – Promotes stronger bonding between basecoat, intercoat, and clearcoat for a seamless, long-term finish.
  • Enhanced Gloss Holdout – Maintains deep, vibrant shine over time with improved resistance to fading and oxidation.
  • Reduced Mottling & Dry Spray – Delivers smoother, more even application for flawless candy, pearl, and metallic effects.
  • Versatile Compatibility – Works perfectly with Cande Shop CBC, Cande’s, Pearls, Hard Cande, and most other automotive base coats & intercoats.
  • Improved Re-coat & Repairability – Makes future touch-ups and repairs easier without compromising the original finish.

Instructions

Add 1-2 ounces of Base Coat Hardener BCH1 per sprayable quart of base coat, pearl, or candy coat. Mix thoroughly before spraying for optimal results.

To read in greater detail about why you should be using our base coat hardener, read The Crucial Role of Basecoat Hardener in Custom Painting

Description

Base Coat Hardener BCH1 – Premium Hardener for Durable Automotive Finishes

Enhance the durability and longevity of your custom automotive paint jobs with Base Coat Hardener BCH1 – a uniquely formulated additive designed specifically for base coats, pearl coats, candy coats, and intercoats. This professional-grade basecoat hardener improves intercoat adhesion, boosts gloss holdout, reduces dry spray, minimizes mottling, and delivers superior chip resistance for a longer-lasting, showroom-quality finish.

Whether you’re working with The Cande Shop’s CBC, Hard Cande, Pearls, or other brand basecoats and intercoats, BCH1 ensures better re-coat/repairability and exceptional performance in custom candy pearl and metallic applications.

Upgrade your custom paint projects today with Base Coat Hardener BCH1 – the essential additive for professional-grade durability, adhesion, and gloss in automotive refinishing and custom candy pearl finishes.

Perfect for auto painters, custom shops, and DIY enthusiasts seeking longer-lasting base coats and intercoats.

FAQs

FAQs

What size tip to spray clear coat?
This will depend upon the clear you're using. Most high solids clears, you'll want a 1.4. Medium solids you can use a 1.2 or 1.3. With our high solids clears you can use a 1.2, 1.3 or 1.4 without any issues.
What’s it look like over silver?
Pearls are semi-opaque. Meaning they aren't able to fully be seen through. This causes a problem with your eyes focusing, they cannot see the metallic silver & the pearl on top. Pearls should always be sprayed over a solid base (without metallic/pearl).
What’s the best basecoat?
Candy is transparent, so you want something for the sun/light to reflect off of. This would be any metallic or pearl base. Silver Surfer, Goldenrod, Silk White, Black Diamond are just some of the recommended bases for candy.
How long will it take to ship?
Almost all orders are shipped within 24 hours via USPS or UPS. Upon shipment, you will receive tracking number via email & text.

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