SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™, Automated Stirring System
Achieve premium color performance with SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™.
At ColorVision, we believe a flawless finish starts long before the first spray. That’s why we’re proud to offer the SEM Mix’n’Shake™, a cutting-edge automated stirring system designed to eliminate the guesswork from paint prep.
Gone are the days of manual stirring and inconsistent results. With Mix’n’Shake, every drop is precision-blended for 100% color accuracy every time. This fully automatic system not only improves finish quality, but also boosts shop productivity, reduces waste, and supports a cleaner, safer work environment. Just place the unique indented SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake paint cup into the device, close the lid, and select one of three optimized mixing programs.
Features:
Exclusive Stirring Mechanism: Scientifically engineered to deliver a uniform, consistent paint mix—every time.
Three Pre-Set Mixing Programs: Optimized for primer, basecoat, and clearcoat with just the push of a button.
Unique Indented Paint Cups: Designed with three internal ridges that enhance fluid movement for thorough blending.
Universal Lid System: One lid fits all available cup sizes, reducing inventory complexity.
Spray Gun Adapter Compatibility: Secure cup-to-gun connection via Mix’n’Shake adapter, ensures no spillage or detachment.
Compact, Mobile-Friendly Design: Small footprint with optional wall bracket for flexible shop layout integration.
Benefits:
100% Color Accuracy: Eliminate the risk of uneven color application caused by poor manual stirring.
Increased Productivity: Reclaim up to 6% more technician hours by removing the need for manual mixing.
Cost Savings: Reduce your consumable usage like stir sticks and mixing cups.
Cleaner, Safer Work Environment: Fewer spills for a safer, more professional workspace.
Less Rework, More Throughput: Consistent results the first time reducing callbacks or wasted materials.
Digital Integration Ready: Integrated reporting with the PPG LINQ™ digital ecosystem for smarter, streamlined processes.
Your Questions, Answered.
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The SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™ is an advanced automated paint stirring system designed to deliver a precise, uniform paint mix every time. The system eliminates inconsistent manual stirring by using a scientifically engineered mixing mechanism and specially designed paint cups to achieve reliable color accuracy and improved finish quality.
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Simply place the SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake paint cup into the device, close the lid, and choose one of the three pre-set programs for primer, basecoat, or clearcoat. The system uses a patented combination of speed, motion, and cup design to create a fully blended, consistent paint mix with minimal effort.
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Automated paint stirring helps collision centers and paint shops improve consistency, reduce waste, and increase technician productivity. SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™ helps eliminate color variation, reduce rework, minimize consumable usage, and create a cleaner work environment. While SEM Mix' ‘n’ Shake automates the paint stirring process, the paint technician is able to spend more time prepping for the next refinish job.
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Improper paint mixing can lead to patchy color, poor adhesion, uneven surfaces, and reduced durability. Inconsistent stirring may also negatively impact scratch resistance, UV protection, and overall finish performance. SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™ helps ensure every product is thoroughly blended for consistent application results.
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SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™ is compatible with a wide variety of automotive refinish products including primers such as sealers and surfacers, basecoats, and clearcoats across both waterborne and solvent-based paint systems. The system has been tested with leading PPG refinish lines including PPG Shop-Line®, PPG Velocity®, PPG Envirobase® High Performance, and PPG Deltron® NXT paint systems, helping collision centers achieve consistent color accuracy and reliable mixing performance across multiple coating applications.
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By automating the stirring process with SEM Mix ‘n’ Shake™, technicians spend less time manually mixing paint and more time completing repairs. Shops can recover more productive labor hours while improving workflow efficiency and throughput.
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SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™ requires the use of specially engineered Mix ‘N’ Shake cups, designed with a patented internal shape that optimizes fluid movement during the automated stirring cycle. This unique cup design allows the system to achieve one of the fastest and most homogenous paint mixes possible, delivering exceptional consistency and color accuracy across primers, sealers, surfacers, basecoats, and clearcoats. To further simplify shop operations and eliminate the added complexity commonly associated with other paint cup systems, SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™ utilizes a universal lid system that fits all available cup sizes, helping streamline inventory management and improve overall shop efficiency.
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No. SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™ does not require additional cup inserts. The patented design of the Mix ‘N’ Shake device and cup system work together to create a simplified, highly efficient paint preparation workflow. By eliminating extra components such as cup inserts, shops can reduce setup complexity, minimize consumable usage, and maintain a cleaner, less cluttered workspace while still achieving fast, consistent, and homogenous paint mixing results.
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Yes. The system is compatible with the PPG LINQ™ digital ecosystem, allowing shops to track and verify the paint stirring process as part of their overall repair workflow and quality control procedures.
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Yes. SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™ is designed to support both manual and automated paint mixing environments. Whether a collision center is manually preparing coatings or utilizing advanced automated equipment such as the PPG MoonWalk® automated paint mixing solution, Mix ‘N’ Shake™ seamlessly integrates into the workflow to improve efficiency, consistency, and overall paint process performance.
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SEM Mix ‘N’ Shake™ can be installed either inside or outside of the paint mixing room, providing flexible integration into a collision center’s workflow. The device is certified to ATEX and UL standards and is suitable for use in hazardous environments, including Zone 2 Class 1 – Div 2 locations. Its compact footprint also supports an optional wall-mount bracket system, helping shops further declutter valuable workspace while improving organization and efficiency.
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As a trusted and award winning PPG Platinum Distributor®, ColorVision supports you throughout your refinish journey. Out team provides expert support including implementation and ongoing training, technical guidance, and consultative service to help collision centers improve profitability, productivity, and paint process consistency.
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