Nardo Gray Base Coat – Clean, Solid Slate Gray
Nardo Gray is our custom slate gray basecoat—a clean, neutral gray with zero brown, blue, or green undertones. Unlike other grays on the market, this basecoat offers a pure, solid finish that lays down ultra-smooth and covers in just a few coats. It’s the perfect gray for builders who want full control over their finish, whether for full-body paint jobs, airbrush work, or tonal underlays.
While inspired by popular flat gray automotive colors, this is a custom Nardo Gray-style paint and does not match OEM Audi/VW Nardo Gray. Instead, it delivers a more painter-friendly formulation with a slate-gray tone ideal for modern customs, drift builds, matte clear finishes, or clean monochromatic looks.
With a 1:1 mix ratio for traditional applications and the flexibility to mix 1:2 or 1:3 for airbrushing or shadowing, this basecoat gives you the control and coverage pros demand.
Application
Air Pressure
- 30 psi – Gravity Feed
- 40–50 psi – Siphon Feed
- 10 psi – HVLP (at cap)
Coats
- Apply 2–4 medium coats for full opacity
Flash Times
- 5–10 minutes flash between coats @ 70°F
- 20 minutes before applying Wetness 2145 High Solids Clear
Pro Tip: Looking for a sleek, industrial gray that plays well with pearls, flakes, or matte clears? This solid Nardo Gray base coat is a shop favorite for tone consistency and professional coverage.














This paint sprays fantastic. I used it for basecoat for the candy basecoat.
Color looks great
Just reduced it and ready to use it this week…. can’t wait
Excellent quality