Restoration Shop

Restoration Shop Paint
Important Notice
  • Due to increased sales and shortage of raw materials, mixed paint orders are taking 5-10 business days.
  • Color chip names should not be confused with OEM manufacturer color codes. For original color codes, visit www.autocolorlibrary.com.

AE - ACRYLIC
ENAMEL SYSTEM

Restoration Shop (AE) Acrylic Enamel Paint System

AE is a Professional Easy-To-Use Single-Stage High Gloss Paint Coating System that is Designed for Overall Automotive Refinishing but is also used as a Fleet and Industrial Equipment Coating. AE is an easy to spray fast-drying topcoat system that provides a long-lasting and very high gloss finish result. AE is a very durable, chemical and solvent resistant coating that also resists chipping, cracking, and UV ray fading.

AE has an 8 to 1 mixing ratio, 8 parts AE Paint Color to 1 part AE3001 Wet Look Acrylic Hardener.

AE is 2.8 VOC when used as packaged, as no reducer is required (optional reducer sold separately). The optional additional reducer may be added at a rate of up to 1 quart per gallon if desired. Use XR Series Exempt Reducers to maintain a 2.8 VOC Level or use the UR Series Urethane Reducers for a 3.5 VOC Level.

Optional Reducers Available Separately

XR Series Exempt Reducers to Maintain a 2.8 VOC Level: XR60 Exempt Fast Reducer 60-70° F; XR70 Exempt Medium Reducer 70-85° F; XR85 Exempt Slow Reducer 85° F and above. UR Series Urethane Reducers for a 3.5 VOC Level: UR60 Fast Reducer 60-70° F; UR70 Medium Reducer 70-85° F; UR85 Slow Reducer 85° F and above.

AU - ACRYLIC
URETHANE SYSTEM

Restoration Shop (AU) Acrylic Lacquer Paint System

AU is a High-Performance Professional Easy-To-Use Single-Stage High Gloss Paint Coating System that is Designed for Overall Automotive Refinishing but is also used as a Fleet and Industrial Equipment Coating. AU is an easy to spray fast-drying topcoat system that provides a long-lasting and very high gloss finish result. AU is a very durable, chemical and solvent resistant coating that also resists chipping, cracking, and UV ray fading.

AU has a 4 to 1 mixing ratio, 4 parts AU Paint Color to 1 part AU4001 Wet Look Urethane Hardener.

AU is 2.8 VOC when used as packaged, as no reducer is required (optional reducer sold separately). The optional additional reducer may be added at a rate of up to 1 quart per gallon if desired. Use XR Series Exempt Reducers to maintain a 2.8 VOC Level or use the UR Series Urethane Reducers for a 3.5 VOC Level.

Optional Reducers Available Separately

XR Series Exempt Reducers to Maintain a 2.8 VOC Level: XR60 Exempt Fast Reducer 60-70° F; XR70 Exempt Medium Reducer 70-85° F; XR85 Exempt Slow Reducer 85° F and above UR Series Urethane Reducers for a 3.5 VOC Level: UR60 Fast Reducer 60-70° F; UR70 Medium Reducer 70-85° F; UR85 Slow Reducer 85° F and above

UB - URETHANE
BASECOAT SYSTEM

Restoration Shop (UB) URETHANE BASECOAT

The Restoration Shop (UB) Urethane Basecoat and Premium Clearcoat System is a State-of-the-Art High-Performance Professional Easy-To-Use Paint Coating System that is Designed to Reproduce the Hi-Tech O.E.M. Automotive Finishes Found on Today's Vehicles.

UB Paint Color has a 2 to 1 Mixing Ratio, 2 parts UB Paint Color to 1 part Urethane Reducer.

UB Basecoat color requires a 2 to 1 mix ratio with urethane reducer before spraying.

Optional Reducers Available Separately

UR Series Urethane Reducers: UR60 Fast Reducer 60-70° F; UR70 Medium Reducer 70-85° F; UR85 Slow Reducer 85° F and above

Urethane Basecoat and Premium Clearcoat System is NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN CALIFORNIA. Or other states with limits below 3.5 VOC.

UBLV - URETHANE
BASECOAT SYSTEM

Restoration Shop (UBLV) LOW VOC URETHANE BASECOAT

The Restoration Shop (UBLV) Low VOC Urethane Basecoat and Premium Clearcoat System is a State-of-the-Art High-Performance Professional Easy-To-Use Paint Coating System that is Designed to Reproduce the Hi-Tech O.E.M. Automotive Finishes Found on Today's Vehicles. UBLV is an easy to spray fast-drying basecoat/clearcoat system that provides a long-lasting and very high gloss topcoat finish result.

UBLV Paint Color has a 2 to 1 Mixing Ratio, 2 parts UBLV Paint Color to 1 part XR Urethane Reducer.UBVL Basecoat color requires a 2 to 1 mix ratio with one of the XR series exempt urethane reducers before spraying.

Optional Reducers Available Separately

XR Series Exempt Reducers to Maintain a 3.5 VOC Level: XR60 Exempt Fast Reducer 60-70° F; XR70 Exempt Medium Reducer 70-85° F; XR85 Exempt Slow Reducer 85° F and above

AL - ACRYLIC
LACQUER SYSTEM

Restoration Shop (AL) Acrylic Lacquer Paint System

AL is a Professional Easy-To-Use Single-Stage Gloss Paint Coating System that is Designed for Automotive Refinishing and Restoration Purposes but is also used for Guitar and Furniture Refinishing. AL provides a long-lasting lacquer finish result that can be polished to a very high gloss. For additional color depth and extra protection for a show quality finish, AL can be clear-coated with CL3245 High-Performance Lacquer Clear (not included, but available separately).

AL has a 1 to 1 mixing ratio, 1 part AL Paint Color to 1 part of Medium or Slow Drying Thinner.

The required Medium and Slow Drying Thinners are available separately or in kits along with AL Paint Color.

Use LT70 Medium Thinner for 70-85° F or LT85 High Gloss Slow Thinner for 85° F and above.

Acrylic Lacquer Paint System NOT AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE IN CALIFORNIA. A low VOC paint is available for California purchases.

HOT ROD FLATZ
URETHANE SYSTEM

Hot Rod Flatz Urethane System

Hot Rod Flatz is a fast-drying, two-component urethane finish designed for durability and chemical resistance. It provides excellent adhesion to properly prepared steel, aluminum, fiberglass, and OEM finishes.

Formulated with UV inhibitors, it helps prevent fading and chalking—unlike traditional primers. With hundreds of available colors, you can achieve a true custom flat finish without being limited to primer-only options.

This system is user-friendly and easy to spray, allowing for consistent results and a smooth, low-luster Hot Rod finish.

Mixing Ratio: 4:1 (4 parts Hot Rod Flatz Color to 1 part KH211/212 Urethane Hardener). Optional XR/UR reducers may be added up to 1 pint per gallon. When mixed at 4:1:1/2, VOC is 2.8 lb/gal (as packaged).

Required Components

  • Hot Rod Flatz Paint Color
  • KH211/212 Urethane Hardener

Optional Reducers

Low VOC Compliant Areas

  • XR60 Exempt Fast Reducer (60–70°F)
  • XR70 Exempt Medium Reducer (70–85°F)
  • XR85 Exempt Slow Reducer (85°F+)

National Rule Solvents

  • UR60 Fast Urethane Reducer
  • UR70 Medium Urethane Reducer
  • UR85 Slow Urethane Reducer