- 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.
