True Colored Primers
METALUX introduces six true colored primers: white, black, red, blue, green and yellow. These primers provide easy sanding with excellent adhesion and topcoat hold-out. They can stand alone or, when used with the EasiMix Professional software, yield over 150 standards for a wide spectrum of color. Tinted primers mean less topcoat while masking stone chips.
New Paint Brand Launches in U.S.
Zhang Yue, CEO of Guangdong Yin Fan Chemistry, one of China’s largest international auto paint manufacturers, announced that after three years of exporting to America under a private label, it will now launch its Silver Sails brand of automotive refinishes. Yin Fan in English means “Silver Sails.” Yin Fan has become one of the highest-ranking
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
Low VOC with Great Dry Times
Designed for panel and multi-panel use, PE1500 Clearcoat offers great dry times for a speed clear when applied over a properly applied basecoat color. Average buffing time is 45 minutes or less and it delivers outstanding gloss with low overspray. It increases productivity by maximizing vehicle throughput. This Montana speed clear offers a 4:1 mix
Planet Color Now in Waterborne
Planet Color custom automotive paints are now available with the Sherwin-Williams AWX Waterborne Basecoat, which is designed to behave like solventborne products. With the introduction of PCWC6 Waterborne mid-coat mixing clear with dye concentrates, colors for the Planet Color Waterborne system can be found in its special color selector (AS2615) to create a high quality,
Save Time and Money
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,
Next Generation Paint Straining Technology
The new Elite Strainer Dispensing System is the next generation in paint strainer technology, featuring clean-room produced strainers and no-touch protective dispensing. The strainers are packaged in sealed bags that keep them contaminant-free during packaging, shipping and storage. The sealed strainers are placed in a protective dispenser prior to use at the shop, which protects
Save Up to 31 Percent on Material Consumption
Permahyd Hi-TEC waterborne basecoat features paint chemistry that allows water and pigment to work together. It gives refinish technicians greater control under varying conditions. With a higher pigment ratio than other waterborne basecoats, it delivers exceptional coverage in only 1.5 coats without losing the ability to adjust color. Shops can expect to save up to
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,
Waterborne Basecoat for Master Craftsmen
Standoblue waterborne basecoat is a premium waterborne paint that delivers exceptional results with a 1.5-coat application process. This enables refinishers to apply paint continuously without the need to flash between coats so they can concentrate completely on the quality of the job without any interruptions. Colors match the first time and dry quickly to a
Quick-Curing Primer
Southern Polyurethanes 4:1:1 Turbo 2K Primer uses a hyper-cure resin system that can be sanded in 30-40 minutes and is 100-percent shrink free and sand-scratch free in only three hours at 75°F. Turbo 2K Primer has excellent filling properties and sands great. Available in black, white or gray, it’s ideal for both high-dollar custom work
Underhood Activator for AWX Waterborne Basecoat
AWX Underhood Activator from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes is an additive for AWX Waterborne Basecoat that reproduces the underhood and/or doorjamb finish of most OEM late model vehicles. This activator improves the chemical resistance of the basecoat for non-critical areas. Visit www.sherwin-automotive.com or call (800) 798-5872.
