Versatile and Productive Clearcoat
New Permacron MS Express Clear Coat 8046 is a versatile clearcoat designed to operate under a variety of working conditions. It delivers excellent performance results over a wide range of climate and application conditions. Compliant with the National VOC Rule, it’s designed for body shops in need of a productive, easy-to-apply clearcoat.
GM Gives Global Approval to Sherwin-Williams’ Air-Dry Clearcoat
General Motors (GM) has approved, on a global basis, the HPC21 clearcoat with Air Dry Technology from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corp. (SWAFC). SWAFC says HPC21 has undergone an extensive certification process to meet GM’s standards for vehicles repaired at its dealerships. The 2.1 VOC HPC21, part of the SWAFC HP Process, features Air Dry
Clearcoat-Applying Pen
The PRESTO! PRO PEN dispenses automotive grade clear-coat that surpasses specs for 2K clearcoat paint. The product is applied through a convenient felt tip applicator and contains no VOCs. The product is isocyanate free, pre-mixed, fully catalyzed and sold ready to use. The product is activated by UV light. Without UV, the product has an
High-Gloss, High-Solids Clearcoat
New EC700 production clearcoat is high-gloss, high-solids and delivers optimum performance when applied over Envirobase HP waterborne basecoat. With the new One-Visit application technology, it requires no flash time between coats and minimal bake times. Visit www.ppgrefinish.com or contact your local PPG distributor.
Ford Warns Against Clearcoat Blending
The Ford Motor Company has released a new position statement on the practice of clearcoat blending, which the automaker says it doesn’t recommend because it affects paint company warranties and causes edges to lift around repairs over time. The position statement reads: Ford Motor Company does not condone or recommend the procedure of clearcoat blending
Low-VOC Clearcoat
The 2.1 Low-VOC Light Speed Clearcoat delivers an exceptional gloss finish to every vehicle. It features excellent flow characteristics, making it easy to spray. The higher film build ensures perfect depth and gloss characteristics with the application of only two coats. It’s fully compatible with the range of MS hardeners and produces an extremely durable
No-Bake Clearcoats
HP Process products use proprietary air-dry technology to remove the need for baking. It achieves a fast cure time at ambient (70-75°F) room temperatures, allowing for same-day repairs. The HPC15 Clearcoat can achieve a 15-minute cure that can be sanded, polished and delivered to the customer. Visit www.sherwin-automotive.com.
Glamour Clearcoat
The new Glamour Clearcoat in the Signature Series line is a premium high solids clear-coat that delivers unsurpassed appearance for multi-panel and overall repairs. It provides superior coverage and gloss levels than any other clearcoat by Transtar. It features a 2:1 mix ratio with a 6-hour sand and buff time, and is compatible with all
Fast-Flash Clearcoat
Transtar Autobody Technologies Signature Series Production Clearcoat is available with three speeds of activators (slow, medium and fast), which are also compatible with other Signature Series clearcoat releases. Production Clearcoat flashes in 15 minutes, sands and buffs in two to three hours, has excellent flow and non-sag properties, has a durable finish and easily duplicates
Clearcoat for Waterborne Paint
Sikkens Autoclear Superior 250 is the first and only clearcoat designed specifically for waterborne basecoats. The product is VOC-compliant, contains fewer solvents and is more environmentally friendly. It can be used for all types of repairs, and the high-gloss finish is highly scratch resistant.
