The Spraymax brand
SprayMax is the professional brand of technical aerosols from the German Peter Kwasny Group, specialising in Touch up and spot repairs on car bodywork. A pioneer in 2K Spray technology since 2000, the SprayMax range includes a 1K UV primer that cures in 60 seconds, 2K clearcoats for headlamps, 1K matt clearcoats, paint for aluminium and steel wheel rims, Thinner and a spray gun cleaner. These sprays enable you to touch up a clearcoat line, a yellowed headlight, a chipped wheel rim or a plastic part without having to perform spray gun preparation or use the spray booth. Manufactured in Germany, they combine short drying times with a professional finish: body shop technicians can tackle small jobs without tying up their spray booth and increase productivity on every job.
Product types
Find the various products used in bodywork: Spray, Cleaners.
Brand Overview
History and positioning
SprayMax is the professional brand of the German Peter Kwasny Group, which has specialised in technical Sprays for over sixty years. The brand was launched in 1998 with an initial range of 1K products, then took the lead in 2000 with the introduction of 2K Spray technology: a two-component spray, in which the hardener is released at the point of use, delivering in spray form the cross-linking performance previously reserved for spray guns.
The brand then expanded its scope: a complete system for repairing minor damage in 2005, the Variator spray nozzle in 2006, entry into the automotive original equipment market in 2010, and then into the rail market in 2012. In 2020, SprayMax launched its UV-curing repair system internationally; its 1K UV primer is now the most widely recognised product in workshops.
All SprayMax Sprays are manufactured in Germany, at the Gundelsheim site for colour matching and packaging, and at the Sinsheim site for logistics. This positioning — a spray designed as a process tool rather than a quick-fix product — explains the brand’s standing in body shops, quick-service garages and Preparation centres.
Key benefits
The primary benefit of SprayMax is the time saved on small areas. For a spot Touch up, a blend line, a headlight lens or a wheel rim, the Spray can eliminates the need for spray gun preparation, product measurement, cleaning and booth time. The actual cost of the job is therefore measured in minutes of labour, not in litres of product.
The second benefit is the drying speed. The SprayMax 1K UV primer cures under a lamp in around 60 seconds and can be sanded immediately, allowing the primer, sanding and base coat to be carried out consecutively within the same workshop slot. The 1K matt clearcoat and the 1K wheel paint offer the same fast drying performance.
The third benefit is system consistency. SprayMax aerosols are designed to work together: a blending thinner to smooth out the Clearcoat edge, a Clearcoat suited to the desired finish, and a cleaner for spray equipment. It is this systematic approach to the product range that sets the brand apart from mass-market aerosols.
For which professionals
- Body shops and collision repair workshops
- Quick-service garages and headlight restoration workshops
- Car preparation specialists and wheel refurbishers
- Dealerships and authorised agents specialising in the touch up of plastic parts
- Fleet operators, rural garages and workshops without a dedicated spray booth
SprayMax aerosols available from Carross come in 400 ml cans, except for headlamp clearcoats which are 250 ml – a size suitable for one-off Touch ups.
The brand’s main ranges
SprayMax 2K
The 2K range is SprayMax’s technical hallmark: a two-component Spray activated before use, which chemically cures to achieve a hardness and chemical resistance comparable to that of a spray-gun application. At Carross, this technology is represented by the special 2K headlight clearcoat.
View the SprayMax 2K clearcoat for headlamps
SprayMax UV
The UV range relies on curing triggered by a UV lamp. The SprayMax 1K UV primer cures in around one minute and can be sanded immediately: for touch up work, it eliminates the most costly downtime in the process.
View the SprayMax 1K UV primer
SprayMax 1K
The 1K range covers fast-drying one-component finishes: matt clearcoats, paint for aluminium and steel wheels, and manufacturer-specific colours for plastic parts. It is designed for jobs where speed of execution takes precedence over maximum chemical resistance.
SprayMax complementary products
Alongside its finishes, SprayMax offers products that ensure a flawless result: Thinner to make the Clearcoat boundary invisible, and a Spray gun cleaner for maintaining spraying equipment.
SprayMax product categories
Find SprayMax Sprays in the two categories of the Carross catalogue:
- SprayMax aerosols — clearcoats, primers, wheel rims paints and plastic colourants
- SprayMax cleaners — maintenance of spray equipment
Why choose this brand
When working on a small area, it’s not the price per litre that matters, but the time spent. A touch-up of Clearcoat, a yellowed headlight, a chipped wheel rim or a plastic bumper in need of repair do not justify the preparation of a spray gun or tying up a spray booth. SprayMax aerosols are designed for these jobs, delivering a finish that looks presentable to a customer.
Choosing SprayMax also means choosing German manufacturing and formulations that remain consistent from batch to batch — a crucial factor when a Touch up needs to blend seamlessly with an existing colour. For workshops that already use a spray-painting system, the SprayMax range complements rather than replaces it: it takes care of the small jobs that clutter up the spray booth schedule.
Available products from the brand
Most popular SprayMax products
- SprayMax 1K UV Primer — 400 ml, UV curing in 60 seconds, sanding can begin immediately (ref. 680024)
- SprayMax 2K headlight clearcoat — 250 ml, for headlight restoration and protection (ref. 684068)
- SprayMax 1K matt clearcoat — 400 ml, matt finish, fast drying (ref. 680050)
- SprayMax 1K silver-grey wheel paint — 400 ml, for aluminium and steel wheels (ref. 680040)
- SprayMax Blending Thinner — 400 ml, invisible clearcoat transition (ref. 680093)
- SprayMax Pierre à Fusil spray — 400 ml, Renault colour for plastics (ref. 680149)
- SprayMax Spray Gun Cleaner — tool maintenance spray (ref. 680095)
SprayMax Spray technology, fast drying and process control
SprayMax’s contribution lies in shifting the paradigm: the aerosol can is no longer just a stopgap solution; it has become a fully-fledged workstation in its own right. 2K technology has made chemical cross-linking in Spray form possible; UV technology has reduced drying times to a matter of minutes. Both address the same workshop challenge: carrying out a spot-repair without disrupting the production flow.
In practice, mastering the process hinges on three key points. Adhering to the times specified for each product code, without rushing the sanding or polishing stages. Surface preparation, which remains the key factor determining adhesion, regardless of the application method. And the blending stage, where the SprayMax blending thinner makes the difference between a visible and an invisible touch-up.
SprayMax aerosols sold by Carross are dispatched the next working day within France for all orders placed before the cut-off time, with the same availability as the rest of the Paint and non paint catalogue.
Frequently asked questions about Spraymax
Why use a SprayMax Spray in a body shop?
For touch-up repairs, panel matching or headlamp restoration, the spray can eliminates the need for spray gun preparation, measuring out the paint, cleaning, or using a spray booth. The job takes just a few minutes’ labour. SprayMax Sprays are formulated to deliver a professional finish on these small areas, rather than as a stopgap solution.
What is the difference between a SprayMax 1K and a 2K Spray?
A 1K spray dries through solvent evaporation: fast drying, ready for use immediately. A 2K spray contains a hardener that is released at the time of use: it cross-links chemically and offers a level of hardness and chemical resistance similar to that of a spray-applied finish. The 2-component product is reserved for exposed surfaces, such as headlamp lenses, whilst the 1-component product is used for fast drying finishes and Touch ups.
Which SprayMax primer should you choose for a quick Touch up?
The 400 ml SprayMax 1K UV primer cures under a UV lamp in around one minute and can be sanded straight away. It allows you to carry out priming, sanding and topcoating in a single workshop session, without any flash-off between layers. It is the ideal choice for spot repairs on a tight schedule.
How can I make the edge of a clearcoat joint invisible?
The 400 ml SprayMax blending thinner is designed to blur the edge of the clearcoat and smooth the transition between the repaired area and the original paint. When applied to the edge of the fresh clearcoat, it makes polishing easier and prevents a visible blending mark from appearing in oblique light.