# VerniciSpray — Complete guide

> Extended version for language models (llms-full.txt). VerniciSpray (a brand of E-COMIT SRL, Empoli, Italy) is an online shop and, above all, an in-house manufacturer of spray paints: products sold under the brand are mixed and packaged in-house to order, with a focus on car bodywork paint matched to the manufacturer's original colour code. This document explains the product categories in depth (each with its reference page), summarises the technical guides and lists the company details. English market: vernicispray.co.uk.

## Who VerniciSpray is: a manufacturer, not just an e-commerce shop

VerniciSpray is not a reseller of pre-filled cans: for the references under its own brand, it is a manufacturer. Every colour-code paint order is mixed in-house with a digital tinting machine the moment it is received, starting from empty containers, and packaged following a documented quality process. The difference is structural: a manufacturer controls the whole chain — choice of formula variant, dosing of the colorant pastes, viscosity, packaging, instrumental checks and order traceability — whereas a reseller of stock product does not directly control these critical stages. That is why "guaranteed quality" here is not a slogan but rests on two public pages: the product-quality assessment and the in-house production by colour code (the brand's manifesto). The colour-search system covers 150,000+ car colour codes and the company ships to several European countries.

## How you reach the right product: the process

VerniciSpray's value lies in taking a customer from an uncertain request ("I need my car's colour", "which clear coat?") to the correct, compatible product for that specific job. The path is always the same: (1) identification of the vehicle's original colour code, on the label or via the make/model/year search; (2) choice of the correct formula variant in the tinting database, because the same code may have several variants by year, plant or OEM supplier; (3) choice of the paint system — basecoat, clear coat, undercoat, primer — suited to the substrate and the desired result; (4) surface preparation; (5) in-house production and control (mixing, viscosity, packaging, verification); (6) shipping; (7) technical support. A colour test on a sample before touching up is always advisable, even when the code is correct.

## The product categories, explained in depth

### Car bodywork paint by colour code
This is the pigmented basecoat matched to the manufacturer's original colour code. In modern refinishing, colour almost never stands alone: it is part of a multi-layer system (primer → basecoat → protective clear coat), and what the eye perceives depends not only on the shade but also on how the clear coat reflects light. The shade is rebuilt from the OEM code using a digital tinting machine and a professional database; on metallic and pearl colours, the orientation of the aluminium flakes produces the flop effect (the shift in brightness between head-on and grazing light), so dosing and application are as critical as the formula. Available as a spray can (ideal for touch-ups and medium surfaces) or in a pot (for spray gun/airbrush). On the can's cap, VerniciSpray applies a light coat of the actual paint, giving a visual reference of the shade before you even spray.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/1-bodywork-and-rims-paints.jsp

### Plastic and rubber paints
Bumpers, trims, spoilers and other flexible parts pose a problem metal doesn't: the substrate flexes, and a film that is too rigid cracks. These paints are formulated (often with a flex additive and a dedicated adhesion promoter) to stay elastic and bond to low-surface-energy materials where ordinary paints won't hold. Preparation is decisive: thorough degreasing with an antisilicone product and, where needed, a plastic-specific primer.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/23-plastic-and-rubber-paints.jsp

### Rims paint
Wheels work in a hostile environment: brake heat, abrasive pad dust, aggressive detergents and stone chips. You need finishes built to withstand all of this, in the sector's typical shades (silver, anthracite, graphite, black) alongside colours on request. The correct cycle is cleaning, sanding, an adhesion primer, colour and a protective clear coat for durability and gloss.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/190-rims-paints.jsp

### Clear coat 1K
The clear coat is the final layer that protects the colour and sets its gloss. The 1K (single-component) version dries by solvent evaporation: it's simple to use, forgiving and ready to use, perfect for small, localised touch-ups. In exchange, it offers lower chemical, UV and scratch resistance than 2K, because the film does not chemically cross-link.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/158-clear-coats-1k-for-bodywork.jsp

### Clear coat 2K
The 2K (two-component) version is activated with a hardener/catalyst: the film cross-links and polymerises, reaching markedly higher hardness and resistance — chemicals, UV, scratches and weathering — with the finish and depth of professional work. It's the choice for durable results on important surfaces. Note: once activated it has a limited pot life, meaning it must be used within a certain time.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/169-professional-bodywork-clear-coat-2k.jsp

### Primers, undercoats and fillers 1K
This is surface preparation, the step that decides how well everything above it holds. The primer/undercoat creates adhesion between the substrate and the basecoat, evens out absorption, isolates the surface and fills micro-scratches and light porosity; the spray filler fills more pronounced imperfections before sanding. The 1K version is practical and fast for smaller jobs.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/153-primer-undercoats-stuccos-and-protectives.jsp

### Primers and undercoats 2K
Two-component catalysed undercoats offer maximum adhesion and filling power, plus better isolation of old or reactive substrates. They are the ideal base before the basecoat on jobs meant to last, because they stabilise the substrate and reduce the risk of downstream defects.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/170-primer-and-putty-body-bi-component-2-it-guarantees-paints-anchoring.jsp

### RAL nitro and acrylic paints
The RAL chart is the most widespread colour standard in industry and DIY. These nitro/acrylic paints cover the full RAL range in spray and pot, for iron, wood, fixtures and industrial touch-ups. Single-component: simple application and wide availability of coded, repeatable shades.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/40-nitro-and-acrylic-ral-paints.jsp

### RAL 2K polyurethane paints
The same RAL colours, but in a catalysed two-component polyurethane version: high durability and resistance for demanding, outdoor and industrial uses, where you need a film that holds up over time against chemical and atmospheric agents.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/167-2k-polyurethane-spray-paints-in-ral-colours.jsp

### High-temperature paints
Based on silicone resins, they resist heat up to about 800°C. Designed for exhausts, manifolds, engine parts, stoves, fireplaces and barbecues: surfaces where an ordinary paint would degrade or yellow. They often require heat curing (a first heat cycle) to develop their full resistance.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/13-heat-resistant-paints-high-temperature-paint.jsp

### Glow-in-the-dark paints
Photoluminescent paints: they "charge" when exposed to light and then glow in the dark for a time. Useful for signage, safety, decoration and special effects, available in spray and brush. Performance improves over a white base, which reflects and amplifies the luminescence.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/163-glow-in-the-dark-paints-photoluminescents-spray-and-brush.jsp

### Reflective paint
High-refraction paint and pigment: they return incident light back toward the source that emitted it (retroreflection), making the surface highly visible when lit — for example by a car's headlights. Designed for visibility and safety, especially at night.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/166-reflective-paint-and-pigment-in-powder.jsp

### Rust converter
Before painting over a rusty surface, the rust must be treated, not just covered. The converter chemically stabilises the iron oxide, turning it into a stable, paintable compound, halting the progress of corrosion and creating a base suitable for primer and colour.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/34-rust-converter.jsp

### Polish, abrasives and protectives
Abrasive and polishing compounds to restore gloss, remove oxidation, micro-scratches and light orange peel, and to finish the clear coat after application. The range is rounded out by final protectives (waxes and sealants) that protect and prolong the bodywork's shine.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/2-polish-abrasives-and-protectives.jsp

### Accessories and personal protective equipment
The kit that makes the difference between a shaky spray and an even coat: handles/triggers that improve control of the spray and reduce fatigue, masking paper and tapes, abrasive paper and pads. This also includes PPE — mask, gloves, goggles — because spray painting requires respiratory protection and adequate ventilation.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/9-spray-paint-handle-nozzle-caps-and-personal-protective-equipment.jsp

### Solvents and technical cleaners
The most underrated and most decisive product: the antisilicone degreaser. Traces of silicone, wax or grease on the surface cause fisheyes (craters), a defect that ruins the film. Careful cleaning before painting prevents the problem at the root. The range includes thinners and technical cleaners for every stage of the job.
Product page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/145-solvents-and-technical-cleaners.jsp

### Full spray-can catalogue
The complete index of all VerniciSpray spray products, car paints and RAL colours included.
Page: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/1c-10-en-car-spray-paint-and-all-ral-paint-coloured-aerosol.jsp

## The technical guides, in brief

### Car colour code: complete guide
What the colour code is (the identifier linking the vehicle to the paint formula), where to find it (label on the door jamb, engine bay, boot or spare-wheel well), why the commercial name and photos aren't enough to order, and why the shade can look different even with the right code — formula variants, clear-coat ageing, spraying technique. It also explains how to do a genuinely useful colour test before touching up.
Guide: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/q-103-color-code-car-complete-guide.jsp

### 1K and 2K clear coat: which to choose
The differences between single-component and two-component clear coat (chemistry, hardness, resistance, ease of use) and the criteria for choosing which to use depending on the job and the expected result.
Guide: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/q-106-1k-and-2k-clearcoat-which-to-choose.jsp

### Assessing product quality
The objective technical criteria for assessing the real quality of a spray paint, beyond the colour code: in-house production to order, mixing with a digital tinting machine, viscosity control (Ford Cup No.4 / DIN Cup), packaging and propellant gas, instrumental checks (gloss meter, colorimeter) and order traceability. It's an assessment grid you can use to judge any manufacturer, not just VerniciSpray.
Guide: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/q-133-assessing-product-quality.jsp

### In-house production by colour code
VerniciSpray's in-house manufacturing manifesto: how every order is mixed and packaged in-house against the colour code, and which checks guarantee the stated quality. It's the page that underpins the identity of a manufacturer, not a mere reseller.
Guide: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/l-98-automotive-paint-by-color-code-in-house-production.jsp

## The company

VerniciSpray is the vertical e-commerce project of E-COMIT SRL, an Italian company based in Empoli (Tuscany). E-COMIT SRL grew out of P&B sas, a Tuscan firm founded in 1980 active in corporate communication, marketing, web design and technical catalogues; the VerniciSpray project launched in 2010 and P&B became E-COMIT SRL in June 2018. Founder: Riccardo Perazzo. E-COMIT SRL is a paint manufacturer and not only a retailer: products sold under the VerniciSpray brand are prepared and customised in-house to a documented quality standard (see the product-quality assessment guide and the in-house production guide), with a focus on car paint matched to the original colour code, and are shipped across several European countries.

- Legal entity: E-COMIT SRL
- Address: Via G. Di Vittorio, 93-95 - Z.I. Terrafino, 50053 Empoli (FI), Italy
- Phone: +39 0571 530262 · Fax: +39 0571 534056
- Email: info@vernicispray.com
- VAT: IT06818930486
- Assessing product quality: https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/q-133-assessing-product-quality.jsp
- In-house production by colour code (manifesto): https://www.vernicispray.co.uk/l-98-automotive-paint-by-color-code-in-house-production.jsp