Home » Basecoat Basecoat Written by Bryan Joslin on November 1, 2023 The pigmented paint layer that provides the primary color of the vehicle. Related Articles: 1K Coatings vs. 2K CoatingsEastwood DIY Auto Painting FAQ’sHow to Paint Your Car With Single Stage PaintUrethane Paint Safety And Application InstructionsHow to Remove Stains From Powder Coated PartsWhile powder coating is very strong it can't always totally withstand water stains from acidic or hard water. These stains can vary by the severity of the impurities in the water, the duration it was left on the surface, and the color powder