{"product_id":"apu1612-white-oematch-automotive-spraycan-undercoat","title":"APU1612 WHITE | OEMatch Automotive Spraycan Undercoat","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tss-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tss-product-description-block\"\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"tss-product-description-main-title\"\u003eAPU1612 WHITE – OEMatch Automotive Undercoat Spray Can Tri-Stage Undercoat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tss-product-description-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis OEMatch Automotive Undercoat Spray Can is precisely formulated to serve as the required groundcoat for select tri-stage OEMatch paint colors. It's engineered to deliver the correct foundation tone, ensuring your final color sprays true, matches accurately, and displays the proper depth and effect expected from factory tri-stage systems. With our proprietary adjustable nozzle, you can achieve spray-gun-level control and finish—without needing a full professional setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis undercoat is mandatory for all OEMatch tri-stage colors that require this undercoat, providing the exact base needed before applying the mid-coat and top layers. It lays down smoothly, promotes uniform coverage, and helps eliminate blotchiness or color mismatch that can occur when spraying advanced finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our OEMatch Basecoats require a \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thespraysource.com\/products\/epoxy-primer-sealer-spray-can\"\u003egray sealer\u003c\/a\u003e as the ground coat and then needs to be topped with our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thespraysource.com\/products\/2k-aerosol-ac4521-clearcoat\"\u003e 2k Clearcoat\u003c\/a\u003e for the gloss and protection. This Alpha Automotive Basecoat offers smooth application, consistent coverage, and a true OEM finish. Perfect for spot repairs, panel resprays, or full restorations. Perfect for spot repairs, panel refinishing, or full tri-stage restorations—this undercoat ensures the entire system performs the way OEM intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tss-product-description-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tss-product-description-part-title\"\u003eBuild a paint kit:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the website we have a paint kit builder that allows you to choose what you are painting and we create a complete cart to make sure you get all of the paint components needed for your project!.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild Your Own Paint kit and choose just the items and quantities you need for your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll OEMatch Basecoats require our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thespraysource.com\/products\/dtm-primer-sealer-ap-7541-kit-alpha-automotive-paint?variant=41777977884790\"\u003eGray AP-7541g Sealer\u003c\/a\u003e as the ground coat and then needs to be topped with one of our \u003ca target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thespraysource.com\/collections\/alpha-automotive-paint-clearcoats\"\u003e Alpha Automotive Clearcoats\u003c\/a\u003e. Please make sure you at least get those for your project.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tss-product-description-block\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"tss-product-description-part-title\"\u003eWhat is blending?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlending\u003c\/strong\u003e (also called \"feathering out\" or \"melting in\") means you gradually taper your new basecoat outward so that the metallic orientation, pearl load, and color tone flow naturally into the existing OEM finish. Instead of stopping the color at a hard tape line, you create a smooth visual transition. The clearcoat then covers the entire panel (or the blend area + full panel), locking everything in and making the repair seamless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alpha Automotive Paint","offers":[{"title":"Single Spray Can","offer_id":43249632575606,"sku":"ALPH-APU-SIN-2382510","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1686\/7941\/files\/undercoat-apu1612-white-oematch-automotive-spraycan.jpg?v=1775026421","url":"https:\/\/thespraysource.com\/products\/apu1612-white-oematch-automotive-spraycan-undercoat","provider":"The Spray Source","version":"1.0","type":"link"}