No Flash Time Between Coats
Standohyd, developed in Germany and launched in 1994, is an internationally well accepted water-based paint system that meets strict environmental guidelines. It’s easy to apply and fast to dry with excellent covering power and color match. The wet-on-wet application process with no flash time between coats provides shorter cycle ime and increased productivity. Visit
No Flash Time Between Coats
Standohyd, developed in Germany and launched in 1994, is an internationally well accepted water-based paint system that meets strict environmental guidelines. It’s easy to apply and fast to dry with excellent covering power and color match. The wet-on-wet application process with no flash time between coats provides shorter cycle time and increased productivity. Visit www.standoxna.com.
Proven Waterborne System
Available in the European Union since 2006, the Pro-Spray H2O waterborne system offers European and North American shops converting to waterborne a proven, compliant and easy to use system. Pearl, aluminum, xirallic and solid shake-and-pour toners mix to provide one of the most comprehensive ranges of waterborne color formulas available. No special mixing equipment is
Filter for Waterbornes
The 125 micron and 200 micron welded-in filters save time by improving paint flow, eliminating the need to pre-strain paint with separate equipment and enhancing overall performance. The 125 features a finer mesh to better filter out clumps and coagulated particles that can be found in waterborne paints. Visit www.3M/com/automotive.
Great Quality Without the Frills
Wanda is a complete and compact automotive refinish system for customers wanting great quality without the frills. It has a complete color offer, a class-leading color retrieval system and color tools, exceptional color match, easy application and great appearance. Visit www.wandarefinish.com.
Dry Waterborne Basecoat in Two Minutes
AMH Canada Ltd. says its new hand-held version of the Spectra-Jet dries waterborne basecoatin as little as two minutes per coat. Plus, it can run on reduced air supplies and still achieve fast drying results. A trigger valve makes it a one-hand operation. The product was launched in both North America and Europe in May
EasiMix Software Upgraded
EasiMix software has now been upgraded so that any one of the 140,000 OEM colors can be modified and saved as a custom color with VOC ratings displayed for each color. Also, it’s fully integrated with the record 12,000 swatches in the swatch unit. Visit www.chemspecpaint.com.
Unique Resin Technology
Permasolid HS Clear Coat 8035 has unique resin technology design- ed specifically for easy application, perfect flow and outstanding appear- ance even at high application temperatures and for large surface areas. This user-friendly clearcoat is mixed 2:1 with any Permasolid HS hardener and applied in just 1 1/2 coats. In addition, it can be used
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.
Protect Vehicle Surfaces
DuraShield+ is a durable, optically clear, high-gloss urethane film that protects most vehicle surfaces from damage caused by small stone chips, road debris, insects, minor scratches and abrasions. It comes with vehicle pattern software and plotters, a certified installation training program and marketing support materials. Call (800) 888-4888 or visit www.sharpline.com.
Quality Rustproofing
Noxudol is a superior line of undercoatings and rustproofing products manufactured and engineered to provide excellent protection to all motor vehicles. For decades, Europe’s leading automotive manufacturers have relied on the advantages of Noxudol products. Visit www.noxudolusa.com.
Color Match Book
The new 2008 Import Color Information Book makes use of PPG’s exclusive SideView Window format. This feature provides an open window adjacent to each color chip that allows the user to place a color chip page over any part of the vehicle to identify the OEM code that best matches the required repair. Both books
