Bodywork: paint, consumables and bodywork equipment

Brand Overview

A workshop brand, born out of retail

Carross is our own brand. It has been in existence since 2010 and did not arise from a catalogue opportunity, but from what we hear every day at the counter and in the workshop. A body repairer does not buy a product: they buy a stage in their repair process. Filling, sanding, masking, primer, applying, finishing. The Carross ranges have been developed in that order, step by step, so that a workshop can cover the entire repair process without having to deal with multiple suppliers or compatibility issues.

Developing products under our own brand enables us to meet two requirements that are often seen as conflicting. On the one hand, a level of performance that is genuinely usable in day-to-day production — not a loss leader that looks good on a technical data sheet but disappoints by the third spray booth. On the other hand, a controlled price-quality ratio, because there are no middlemen between the product’s formulation and the counter where the body shop collects it. When it comes to high-consumption items in a workshop — Abrasives, Masking materials, Putty, Clearcoat — it is this difference in cost structure that makes a difference at the end of the month.

Products validated in the workshop, not just on a technical data sheet

A product isn’t included in the Carross range simply because it’s available. It’s included because it has been tested by our Tech’Team: bodywork technicians and painters who prepare, sand and apply products on a daily basis, under the same conditions as our customers.

It is they who judge a putty on how easy it is to shape and sand, a clearcoat on its smooth finish and durability, an abrasive on its actual service life rather than its stated grit size, and a masking tape on how it behaves when removed after curing. A product that doesn’t prove itself in the workshop doesn’t make it into the range, even if it would be profitable to sell. It is this stage that makes the difference between a private-label brand and a mere collection of imported products.

What the range covers, in the order of workshop procedures

The range is organised to mirror the sequence of a repair job, enabling the creation of a fully-equipped workshop with no gaps between stages.

• Preparation and filling — aluminium-reinforced finishing putty, for excellent workability and easy sanding with P150 abrasive; Fiberglass putty for structural repairs; Universal multi-purpose polyester putty, suitable for both steel and aluminium.
• Sanding — Ultimate Blue Premium and Finish Black discs for demanding jobs, Eco Gold disc for high-volume work, Sand Net abrasive for open-mesh sanding, and abrasive rollers for hard-to-reach areas.
• Masking — kraft masking paper in economy and premium versions, Premium 100° hold masking tape, and masking foam tape for window and door frames.
• Primer — ECO 2K VHS 4:1 filling primer, for filling and levelling before application.
• Finishing — Ultra Gloss Premium UGV clearcoat for a high-end finish, Eco Gloss Antiscratch 2:1 for resistance to micro-scratches, Rapid Gloss VOC 2:1 when booth throughput dictates the pace.
• Custom-mixed paint — paint prepared using the vehicle’s colour code, which avoids tying up stock on rarely requested colours.
• Workshop environment — booth filtration, accessories and small tools.

Two product ranges, a clear choice

Our product names are not merely decorative: they indicate a specific positioning. The Eco range is designed for workstations where consumables are used in large volumes and where the desired performance is consistency at the lowest possible cost. The Premium and Ultimate ranges are aimed at jobs where the finish is judged by eye, on a difficult colour or a highly visible part.

A well-organised workshop uses both. The most common mistake is not choosing the cheapest product: it is using the same product for everything, and thus paying too much for high-volume consumables or falling short on quality for the part that the customer will be looking at closely. Our teams are here to help you make this distinction based on your volumes and the type of vehicles you work on.

The main benefits

• A complete range from a single supplier. From putty to Clearcoat, the products are designed to work together: fewer compatibility issues between layers, fewer reworks.
• Consistent value for money over the long term. Our own brand absorbs the cost of intermediaries, whilst offering equivalent performance on the most commonly used consumables.
• Field-tested. Products are tested by the Tech’Team before being offered.
• Ready to use color. Paint is mixed to colour code, eliminating the need to finance idle stock.
• A point of contact who knows the trade. Product advice isn’t limited to availability: it covers compatibility, drying times and the choice of product range.

Discover Carross’s professional products, offering unbeatable value for money:

The Carross brand has been on the market since 2010. It offers a range of products designed for body shops, primarily focused on Preparation of a car or motorbike right through to the final finish. We also offer filtration products and tools, as well as the option to use a ready to use color. Boasting excellent value for money, the Carross brand focuses its strategy on customer satisfaction.

Our various ranges of paint and non paint bodywork consumables

As outlined below, Carross is continually developing its brand to meet the expectations of the market and our customers. We offer our customers all the equipment needed for surface preparation, such as aluminium-reinforced putty, fiberglass putty and multi-purpose eco-friendly putty. We also have a range of clearcoats to suit your needs, with our two flagship ranges: top quality (blue label) and best value ( gold label). We have also developed a 2K acrylic thinner as well as various hardeners to suit your bodywork projects.

Carross clearcoats

We have launched several clearcoats under the Carross brand. Indeed, in the field of automotive bodywork, choosing the right clearcoat is an essential step for the bodywork specialist, whether they are a professional or a private individual. As the final clearcoat applied to your car or motorbike, the clearcoat is therefore in direct contact with the external environment.

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Our flagship clearcoat: the Ultra Gloss Premium UGV

The Ultra Gloss Premium clearcoat is a 2K UHS 2:1 clearcoat that is very easy to apply and offers exceptional gloss. This clearcoat requires only two full coats and ensures excellent coverage. However, we recommend that you observe the drying time, which is between 10 and 30 minutes at 60°C.

How to use Carross’s UGV clearcoat:

This Ultra Gloss clearcoat is ideally suited for motor vehicle repairs. It offers very high UV protection as well as excellent chemical resistance. The Tech’team recommends applying two coats at 50–70 µm.

Carross paint primer

Bodywork primer is an essential product for all bodywork specialists. It is used during preparation of the surface of your car or motorbike. It acts as a base coat, sealing the substrate and providing excellent durability and very good adhesion when the Paint is applied.

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Our bodywork putties from Carross

Putty is an essential product in the field of automotive bodywork. Indeed, this product is used to reinforce body panels and make the vehicle even more watertight. It is the ‘Swiss Army knife of the bodywork technician’. At Carross, we offer several categories of body putty, including universal body putty, finishing body putty, body putty for plastic, sprayable body putty and Fiberglass body putty...

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Cab filtration offered by Carross

Carross offers a comprehensive range for replacing your spray booth filters. You’ll find Fiberglass floor filters in various sizes, as well as a bespoke ceiling filter cutting service and pre-filters. Don’t hesitate to take advantage of these high-quality products to replace the filters in your paint booth and ensure protection for both the air and your teams.

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  FPLAF

  

  Made-to-measure ceiling filter - 600g/m² (2.5 oz/m²)

  Thickness 22 to 25mm
  15.50 € Excl. VAT

  Manufacturing 15 days

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  FSOL

  

  Fiberglass floor filter - 245g/m² (8.5 oz/m²)

  Thickness 75mm
  33.72 € Excl. VAT

  Minimum U.P. depending on options

  24h

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  PFG3

  

  Made-to-measure G3 pre-filter - 550 g/m².

  Thickness 20mm
  10.40 € Excl. VAT

  PRODUCTION 15 DAYS

  CONFIGURE

Bodywork sanding solutions from Carross

Bodywork sanding is a crucial step when carrying out repairs on your car or motorbike. We aim to provide you with the most comprehensive range of equipment so that you can choose the abrasive disc best suited to your needs.

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Carross bodywork masking products

Bodywork masking is essential when you want to touch up or repair your car or motorbike. Indeed, if you want to achieve a clean, flawless result, it is essential to use masking products to ensure the finish meets your expectations.

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CAROL Eco-Smart and Premium kraft paper from Carross

CAROL Eco-Smart and Premium kraft paper enables bodywork professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike to mask off surfaces to protect them whilst applying paint to your car or motorbike. Both the Eco-Smart and Premium kraft papers are highly durable and water-resistant, ensuring your surfaces are well protected.

The Carross masking foam tape

Once the large surfaces of your car or motorbike have been properly masked with kraft paper, it is important to pay attention to the details. You must therefore take care with all the surfaces you wish to protect, particularly door openings and bodywork parts.

We offer two different sizes of masking foam tape: the RM1350 and the RM1950. It protects surfaces during touch up or repair work requiring the use of paint primer. Easy to apply, it offers bodywork technicians resistance of up to 90°C.

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  RM1350

  

  Foam masking tape

  13mm x 50m
  16.28 € Excl. VAT

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  RM1925

  

  Foam masking tape

  19mm x 50m
  14.72 € Excl. VAT

  S.U. from 3 produced

  24h

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Carross paint colour code

As a true specialist in ready to use color, Carross offers you high-quality products at an unbeatable price! In fact, you can easily order your bespoke colours in industrial-grade finishes (PU, gloss, matt, epoxy, 1K) or automotive-grade finishes (water-based matt basecoat, solvent basecoat or direct gloss), as well as using your colour code. The paint formulated by our Tech’team can be used on all types of vehicles and all types of surfaces.

We stock a range of automotive paints to meet all our customers’ needs; here is a summary of our paints and their characteristics:

DIRECT GLOSS CAR PAINT: This car paint has a clearcoat finish, enabling the bodywork specialist to achieve an ultra-glossy result that is highly resistant to various weather conditions. In fact, its natural gloss enables bodywork technicians to increase productivity, as you can save on one coat of car Clearcoat.

MATT PAINT FOR RECOATING (WATER-BASED OR SOLVENT-BASED ): This paint has a two-coat system, meaning it requires the use of a Clearcoat. This automotive paint is composed of acrylic polyurethane resins.

1K ALKYD INDUSTRIAL PAINT: This type of paint is 100% compliant with environmental standards and is renowned amongst bodywork specialists for being extremely durable and very easy to apply. This automotive paint can be applied to all surfaces of cars and motorbikes.

2K EPOXY PAINT: This automotive paint is a so-called two-component paint. It can also be applied to all parts of your car or motorbike. This paint is highly resistant to external impacts. It offers excellent theoretical coverage, resulting in a smooth and crisp finish.

2K PU PAINT: This automotive paint is a combination of a resin and a hardener. It offers bodywork professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike enhanced durability when carrying out repairs or touch-ups on cars or motorbikes. This type of automotive paint offers high resistance to impact and UV rays.

Carross brand accessories and small tools

We also offer small tools to help you carry out bodywork on your car or motorbike. We stock primer, Touch up and Clearcoat spray guns at affordable prices. We also stock a sanding machine and spray gun holders, providing you with all the tools a bodywork specialist needs at excellent value for money.

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  SUP3

  

  Gun support

  magnetic 3 guns
  24.95 € Excl. VAT

  24h

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