Ultra 9K™: Proven performance, backed by people
How Sherwin-Williams® innovation, service and commitment to partnership is helping UK body shops perform better every day.
Article published in Auto Body Professional Magazine in June 2025.
In a fast-moving repair industry where precision, efficiency and sustainability matter more than ever, Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes continues to deliver results through its trusted Ultra 9K™ Waterborne Basecoat System. Built on years of development, feedback and in-market performance, Ultra 9K is more than a paint system – it’s a reflection of Sherwin-Williams core values: innovation, service and people.
A system designed for performance
Ultra 9K is engineered for productivity. Featuring 68 toners, a single reducer and a streamlined system design, it supports rapid, reliable repairs without compromise. Its intuitive Colour Access Software, combined with advanced spectrophotometer technology, enables precise colour matching to OEM standards, from mixing to spraying with minimal downtime.
Built with wet-on-wet capabilities, superior hiding power, and exceptional blend-ability, Ultra 9K helps body shops improve cycle time and throughput while delivering flawless results.
Ultra 9K isn’t just a paint system, it’s a total productivity solution. It helps body shops reduce spray booth time, optimise workflow and increase overall efficiency, all while maintaining exceptional finish quality. The positive feedback we’re hearing from customers across the UK reinforces how well the system is working.
Driving energy-efficient results
Ultra 9K has been built to support more energy-efficient repair processes. By offering air-drying technology, the system has the potential to significantly reduce energy consumption during refinishing, helping body shops lower costs and reduce energy usage.
At Quality Repair Centre in Bedford, Operations Director, Marcin Macioszek is seeing those benefits first-hand:
“With the air-drying products, we’re saving on energy as we don’t need to use the spray booth for baking. The booth just doesn’t run as much as before, and that’s making a noticeable difference for us,” said Macioszek. “It’s helped us save time too, we use those minutes for other jobs in the workshop.”
People make it work
Behind every successful system is a team that supports it. Sherwin-Williams prides itself on service that goes beyond product delivery, offering hands-on technical support and business-focused solutions.
“Working with the Sherwin-Williams team has been very easy,” said Macioszek. “The support we get has been incredible. We have a dedicated technician who is always there when we need additional help. That kind of partnership is so important for a growing business like ours. Our painters have also had no issues transitioning to Ultra 9K. The products are great and easy to use.”
Ultra 9K is very user-friendly. The colour accuracy is spot-on, and it dries quickly between coats. The Ultra System P30 2K Prime stands out. It’s fast, builds well and outperforms anything else I’ve used.
A commitment to partnership
Customer collaboration is always at the core of what we do. Whether it’s through innovation of products with sustainability advantages or technician support on the ground, the focus is on helping body shops work smarter, and deliver excellence.
“Our goal is to empower body shops with smart, scalable solutions,” adds Nineham. “Ultra 9K continues to prove itself as a dependable system that enhances workflow and reduces operational costs. But it’s our people, in the field, in technical support, and in our partnerships, who truly make the difference.”
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