High Solids Clearcoat
Southern Polyurethanes 1:1 Universal Clear is a true polyurethane high solids clearcoat that’s hard to run, does well in high heat and humidity, doesn’t require baking, won’t yellow whites, buffs well even several months after application, has excellent chemical resistance, doesn’t require a flex agent and works great with bad airflow – the booth fan
High-Gloss Clearcoat
Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes 1100755 Elegance Clearcoat offers the ultimate in gloss for high-end refinishing. It’s designed for force-dry/booth applications and is recommended for use on multi-panel repairs to overall finishing. It also offers excellent application properties and buffability, all while delivering a superior appearance. Visit online or call (800) 798-5872.
Shop-Line Euro Style Clearcoats
PPG has introduced two new clearcoats for its Shop-Line brand incorporating European technology: JC6700 HS European Clearcoat for National Rule, and JC7200 2.1 VOC HS European Clearcoat for compliant regions. As high-solids urethanes with impressive flow and leveling properties, the new clears are designed to deliver a high-gloss final appearance. Shop-Line products are available exclusively
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.
