3M Says PPS Paint Preparation System Reduces Solvent Use
In the decade since its U.S. introduction in 2002, 3M says its PPS Paint Preparation System has exceeded its original intention of improving efficiency within automotive paint shops by becoming an environmental success story, lowering the associated use of harsh cleanup solvents by 70 percent per application.
Matrix System to Debut Its New Premium Low-VOC Solvent Basecoat System at NACE
Professional vehicle refinishers attending the NACE Show in Orlando, October 6-8, will be the first to see Matrix System’s MPB-LV Premium Low-VOC Basecoat System. This technology consists of an entire line of toners that delivers 3.5 or lower VOC emissions. The Matrix Premium Low VOC line offers customers exceptional hiding, with ease of application and
Quick Gun Cleaning for Solvent, Water
The Drester QR20 MiniRinse has been developed to provide quick, thorough spray gun cleaning for water or solvent paints. It can be easily installed anywhere in the paint shop, including inside the spraybooth when used as a waterborne cleaner. Installation is simple and easy, either with the use of magnets for attachment to the booth
Low-Foam, Solvent- Free Cleaning
AkzoNobel’s new Berol CLF is a surfactant blend that provides low-foaming, water-based degreasing performance that’s often superior to solvent-based cleaning formulations, but without the VOC hazard. It has excellent non-mechanical degreasing performance while generating zero foam. Its applications include metal parts washing, machine floor scrubbing, clean-in-place applica-tions and metalworking fluids. Visit www.akzonobel.com.
Dual Tank Waterborne and Solvent Paint Gun Washer
Herkules Equipment Corporation’s G520 Dual Tank Waterborne and Solvent Paint Gun Washer cleans both waterborne and solvent-based paint equipment safely and quickly. The G520’s left side includes manual hands-free cleaning tools for washing waterborne paint equipment, while the right side automatically cleans solvent based paint equipment in an enclosed tank. Save time by placing a
Guns for Waterborne and Solventborne
Transtar’s HVLP spray guns (#6613, #6614 and #6617) produce high-quality finishes for many repairs with water-based and solvent-based coatings. Developed for production repairs, spot and panel refinishing and vehicle restor-ation, they’re easy to clean and maintain and operate at a minimum of 65 percent transfer efficiency.
Repair Without Flames/Solvents
With a 1500W power rating, the 6650 Mag- netic Induction by OTC produces heat within metal in seconds without damaging nonmetallic objects such as glass, paint or plastic. Technicians can make vehicle parts removal/repairs without an open flame, and it reduces the need for solvents and harsh abrasives. .
Change is in the Air: Solvent-Based Paint to Waterborne Paint
Sooner, rather than later, it’s predicted the industry will transition from solvent-based paint to waterborne paint. And, as would be expected, there will be the usual amount of resistance and backlash. However, many in the industry are already embracing waterborne technology, whether forced by government regulation or of their own volition, and these pacesetters will
Auto Body Paint: Solvent Popping
Solvent popping occurs when trapped solvent expands and breaks through the applied paint film. Because there’s no quick fix (you need to remove all of the affected product from the vehicle), the best strategy is prevention.
Proper Paint Prep: Cleaning and Abrading
Why do we constantly need to revisit the fundamentals of paint preparation? Because nothing is faster or more profitable than doing the job one time.
