Automotive aftermarket paint procurement
TiO2 for Automotive Refinish Suppliers
Automotive refinish has less rigid OEM qualification than original paint — opens cost-down opportunities with SEMITI 706 and 880.
Typical volume
100–1000 t/year per refinish supplier
Qualification cycle
6–10 weeks
Business context
Automotive refinish supplies body shops and collision repair centers. While OEM specs guide the appearance target, the qualification process is less rigid than original equipment supply. Refinish paint manufacturers compete primarily on color match accuracy, application properties, and cost.
Procurement challenges
- 01Color match flexibility — body shop colorist mixes from color formula
- 02Application property tuning for body-shop spray equipment
- 03Cost competitive vs OEM-spec paints (often 30–50% less per unit)
- 04Inventory management — body shops stock multiple colors
What SEMITI brings
For automotive refinish suppliers, SEMITI 706 or 880 work well — choice depends on whether you serve high-end refinish (premium European brand body shops) or general refinish.
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Common questions
Difference between OEM and refinish TiO2?+
OEM has tighter Δb* spec and stricter IMDS / qualification. Refinish accepts wider color match tolerance (body shop colorist tunes per job). SEMITI 706 works for refinish; SEMITI 880 if customer wants OEM-equivalent performance.
SEMITECH matrix · co-purchase
Pair with matting agent for automotive refinish suppliers
TiO2 provides hiding power; silica matting agent provides gloss control. Both products are typically required in the same matte/eggshell formulation. Our sister brand GMATT (matting-agents.com) supplies the matched silica matting agent.
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