Breakthrough Waterborne Technology
Hydrolux basecoat system features the latest technologies to deliver superior performance. These new raw materials have eliminated some problems such as short shelf-life, temperature sensitivity and the inability of toners to be exposed to sub-zero temperatures during storage or transportation. It’s also capable of matching over 140,000 international car and motorcycle colors. Call (800) 328-4892
No Mix Low VOC Basecoat
The No Mix Low VOC Base- coat System complies with new Southern California and pending Canadian automotive refinish regulations (3.5 lbs/gal; 420 g/l). It offers the same metallic, pearl and xirallic toners as No Mix Basecoat, and customers will still have access to over 175,000 formulas and a full array of alternate formulas. Like its
High Gloss Clearcoat
PPG Automotive Refinish has introduced D8152 Performance + Glamour Clearcoat, part of its Global Refinish System line. PPG says this clearcoat is easy to apply and buff, and is designed for use over Global BC and Envirobase High Performance basecoats. In addition, D8152 is suitable for hot or humid conditions. A new hardener package, D8370/D8373,
More Waterborne Flexibility
Two new additives for the Onyx HD line include Hydrobase Slow – (HB004) and Hydromix Slow – (HB040). These slower additives were specially developed to further im-prove the flexibility of Onyx HD. Used at high temperatures and lower humidity, they’ll help control the drying process and positively impact the final finish quality. Also, these
Dependable Base Coat
Spies Hecker Permahyd base coat is efficient to apply and simple to use and mix for dependable results. Both the waterborne base coat and high solids clear coats can be applied usually in 1-1/2 coats, thanks to their high solids content. For refinishing businesses, Permahyd represents a great opportunity for business improvement. Visit www.spiesheckerusa.com.
Performance Clearcoat
PPG Automotive Refinish says D8152 offers the ultimate in gloss and is the ideal choice for high-end vehicles. Compatible over Glo-bal BC and Envirobase High Performance basecoats, this clearcoat delivers superior holdout and is the ideal complement to D8150, the Global premium production clear. Visit www.ppgrefinish.com.
Aerosol Gun Cleaning
Naked Gun gun cleaner gives you a powerful aerosol spray stream, and Klean-Strip says it provides pinpoint accuracy in removing paint from hard-to-reach areas. It’s VOC-compliant and removes both solvent and waterborne paints easily. Use it to clean spray gun bodies, tips and cups, as well as many other shop surfaces. Naked Gun is a
2007 Import Color Book
Matrix System’s new 2007 Import Color Book is designed to provide accurate color information for the 2007 model year. Use it with the AccuShade Color Retrieval System to save time and increase productivity. Similar to the ’07 Domestic Color Book, the die-cut color chips allow for accurate color evaluation for repair and body work. This
Superior Color and Gloss Retention
BIG SKY Performa-Seal is a non-sanding 2K acrylic urethane sealer that applies smoothly and maintains superior color and gloss retention for high-quality finishes. It allows for increased inter-coat adhesion while providing a uniform ground coat over repairs. All three shades of sealer may be intermixed to provide a variety of gray shades. With three mixable
Easy-to-Use Mix Ratios
The low VOC #6494 Urethane Flattening Agent, part of the Finish-Tec line, may be added to all Transtar urethane clearcoats and most competitive clear-coats, offering semi-gloss, eggshell and flat gloss levels. It’s designed for use in 4:1 and 2:1 clearcoat systems and is easy to incorporate into the clearcoat, activator or the activated clearcoat, giving
No Baking Required
The HP process removes the need for baking to achieve a fast cure timeby using proprietary Air-Bake technology to cure at ambient (70-75°F) room temperatures, allowing for same-day repairs. This process has received numerous certifications from OEMs and uses high-quality primers, basecoats and urethane clearcoats that produce a finish that can be sanded and polished
No Flash Time
DuPont says its VOC-compliant Cromax Pro waterborne basecoat collision repair system is the most productive and easiest to use. It has no flash time between coats, high hiding coverage and faster drying times. Extensive hands-on training from DuPont makes the transition easy. Visit www.cromaxpro.dupont.com.
