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Test spray station and sample cards: colour checks in the paint shop

BUWO editorial team · 9 November 2026 · 3 min read

A test spray station provides a defined area for spray-outs. A suitable sample card connects paint preparation with a traceable colour comparison. BUWO 40-1-022 is a working tool; it does not itself decide colour accuracy, coverage or approval of a coating process.

BUWO Classic coverall and test spray station in a workshop: Test spray station and sample cards: colour checks in the paint shop

From a colour reference to your own spray-out

A ready-made chip or fan deck presents an existing reference. A card you coat yourself records a particular mix and its application. Both support selection but answer different questions. Comparison with the vehicle is a separate stage.

A useful workflow connects the formula, suitable card, reproducible application and later assessment. The station serves application; lighting, viewing position and sample assignment serve evaluation.

Documented BUWO station features

The description specifies test spraying in paint shops and mixing facilities, extraction for paint dust and compressed-air operation. The housing is described as galvanised and additionally powder-coated. These are selection features, not a complete workstation plan.

Equipment weight is 35 kg; carton dimensions are 68 × 61 × 60 cm. Packaging dimensions are not confirmed working or installation dimensions. Air demand, operating pressure and extraction performance are not quantified in the available data and require the actual documentation.

Choose cards for the coating system

Check which cards and substrates the coating system specifies. Material, ground colour and handling determine whether a sample answers the intended question. Cards are separate tools, not automatically included with the station.

This series discusses researched Colad paper and metal examples. External manufacturer links do not establish BUWO supply or confirmed compatibility with every card holder.

Make the sample process traceable

Record the formula or variant and conditions relevant to comparison. Clear substrate and application records help explain differences later. Do not change several variables without documenting them.

Ask whether another person could understand how the card was made. Without the mix, date or vehicle reference, even an attractive sample has limited value for the next decision.

Separate colour assessment from spraying

Assess the finished sample outside the spraying process, against the intended reference according to system instructions. With effect finishes, a single casual view is not a useful comparison record.

Five topics for specific decisions

The articles cover card material and ground colour, spray-out preparation, colour comparison, labelling and storage, and workstation integration. Each addresses a different question and links back to the product.

For an enquiry, provide the coating system, card format, location and connection questions. This supports selection using your actual workflow rather than a photograph.

BUWO test spray station: documented specifications

Article number40-1-022
Equipment weight35 kg
Carton packaging68 × 61 × 60 cm

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Sources and information date

Product data: BUWO catalogue, export dated 20 October 2026. Editorial information: 9 November 2026. Confirm the actual version and documentation when enquiring.

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