Color matching with a spectrometer – the perfect shade.
  • 27.03.2026

High-quality body repair is not only about restoring the surface but also about achieving precise color matching. Even a slight difference in shade can affect the final visual result — that is why professional color identification is essential.

A spectrometer is a digital tool that takes color comparison and matching to a new level of quality.

Why is color matching with a spectrometer important? • Color codes or visual comparison often do not provide accurate results — especially for metallic or pearl finishes.
• A spectrometer helps avoid color mismatches.
• It improves workshop productivity — faster, more efficient, and cost-effective.

Ideal for professional workshops.

Modern automotive coatings are complex and diverse. Therefore, spectrometer-based color matching is a necessity to ensure the highest quality. With a spectrometer, you:

✔ Use technology trusted by professionals
✔ Reduce the time spent on color searching and mixing

Conclusion

Accurate color matching using a modern spectrometer is one of the key factors in achieving professional body repair with outstanding results every time.

Technology that works for you — a solution that speaks for itself. 🚗🎨


Types of spectrometers

1. BASLAC E-finder Star spectrophotometer.

This ergonomically designed spectrometer is specifically developed for workshops to make color identification fast, precise, and intuitive — exactly what modern body repair requires.

How does it work?

✔ Fast and precise color analysis — E-finder Star uses five-angle technology to accurately read all types of coatings, including metallic and pearl finishes.
✔ Automatic calibration — ensures consistently accurate measurements every time.
✔ Connection with Baslac Formula Finder — quickly and efficiently finds the correct color formula using a global color database.
✔ Easy workshop integration — one-hand operation and a digital display make it ideal for daily workflows.


2. Debeer spectrophotometer.

Color matching at the touch of a button.

Connectivity between the 5-angle spectrophotometer and color identification software ensures efficient and precise color selection, guaranteeing high-quality results during the repair process.

The spectrometer can be configured in multiple languages, and calibration is simple.

Grain selection tool
A set of color samples with six levels of metallic grain (coarseness) to help determine the correct effect for metallic finishes.

Touchscreen
Operation is highly intuitive thanks to the touchscreen and stylus, similar to leading smartphones.

Ease of use
Calibration is intuitive and uses a traffic light system to indicate status. Regular calibration is recommended to ensure optimal performance.


3. Glasurit RATIO spectrophotometer 12/6.

This advanced technology has accelerated the color matching process in workshops and made the preparation of mixing formulas even easier.

The Glasurit RATIO Scan 12/6 further improves measurement reliability and delivers superior refinishing results.

• Speeds up color matching across all paint systems.
• Uses Wi-Fi connectivity.
• Integrated with Glasurit Profit Manager Pro — the world’s largest and most comprehensive color database.
• Provides precise solutions, including for the latest colors.
• Easy to use.
• Offers a complete digital color matching system and a connected mixing room solution.