DuPont Refinish Introduces New Low-VOC LE Clearcoats
On Oct. 10, 2011, DuPont Refinish introduced three new, standard setting 2.1 VOC clearcoats designed for use with DuPont Cromax Pro waterborne basecoat. DuPont ChromaClear LE 5400S Snap Dry Clearcoat has very low overspray and very fast dust free attributes. LE 5400S is designed to provide outstanding cure rates under air dry and express dry
Toyota Approves PPG Matte Clearcoat for New Lexus Supercar
Toyota has endorsed the global use of PPG clearcoat for the refinish repair of its new Lexus LFA super sports car. The approved PPG clearcoat, Global Refinish System D8113, is the first to pass Toyota’s specification criteria for the exclusive $400,000 car’s signature matte black finish. A concept version of the Lexus LFA supercar was
High-Gloss, Low VOC Clearcoat
The Permasolid Low VOC Clear Coat 8096 is a high-gloss, low-VOC finish from the Spies Hecker “2K-Acryl-System.” This easy-to-apply clearcoat is designed to deliver excellent results over solventborne and waterborne basecoats. It gives body shops complete control, providing exceptional coverage in only 1-½ coats, enabling refinish technicians to apply it continuously without having to flash
Chrysler Gives Global Approval to Elegance Clearcoat from Sherwin-Williams
Chrysler has approved new 1100755 Elegance clearcoat from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF) on a global basis. Having undergone extensive certification, the clearcoat meets the Chrysler PF-10537 standard that the company sets to assure that vehicles repaired at its dealerships use the highest quality automotive refinish products. Designed for force-dry/booth applications, Elegance clearcoat offers the ultimate
Clearcoat, Polish and Deliver in the Same Day
Transtar’s Low VOC 2.1 Euro Kwik Clearcoat #7211-F is a premium, high solids clearcoat that’s easy to apply and offers exceptional clarity, gloss and hold-out. It’s suitable for all automotive refinishing, as well as trucks and equipment. With Euro Kwik Clearcoat, a shop can clearcoat, polish and deliver a vehicle in the same day. The
Clearcoat for Spot and Complete Repairs
Mipa Professional Coating Systems, a German-based manufacturer, introduces CC6 2K HS Clearcoat. Comprised of 63 percent solids, it’s recommended for use on both spot repairs and completes by selecting the appropriate hardener and reducer. It’s an economical-to-use one-coat application, demonstrating a high level of gloss and flow. It’s suitable for use over all water and solvent basecoats, producing
Ford Gives Sherwin-Williams Elegance Clearcoat Global Approval
The new 1100755 Elegance clearcoat from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF) has been approved by the Ford Motor Company on a global basis. The clearcoat has undergone the extensive certification process to meet the Ford WSS-M2P100-D standard for automotive refinish products. The Elegance clearcoat was featured in the massive Ford booth at the recent NADA Show
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes New Elegance Clearcoat Approved Globally by GM
General Motors has approved new 1100755 Elegance clearcoat from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes (SWAF) on a global basis. The clearcoat has undergone extensive certification to meet the GMW15406 standard that General Motors sets to assure that vehicles repaired at its dealerships use automotive refinish products of the highest quality. SWAF says Elegance clearcoat offers the ultimate
Save Time and Money with New METALUX 9354 HS 2K Clearcoat
Formulated as a high performance clearcoat for the METALUX basecoat system, the 9354 2K is a high-build, high solids clear offering excellent gloss and flow characteristics. The correct film build can be achieved after only one full wet coat. This translates to substantial savings in both application time and product usage. As a one-coat application,
High-Performance, One-Visit Clearcoat
New EC700 Production Clearcoat is a high-gloss, high-solids clearcoat delivering optimum performance when applied over PPG Envirobase HP waterborne basecoat. With the new one-visit application technology, it requires no flash time between coats and minimal bake times, providing a superb final finish. Visit www.ppgrefinish.com or contact your local PPG distributor.
