Direct-to-Metal Primer
Super Build 4:1 Polyester Primer Surfacer is an ultra high build formula that can be applied directly to metal, eliminating the need for self-etch or epoxy primers. It has excellent filling capability, with twice the film build per coat of other polyester primers. The 4:1 mix ratio ensures accurate and easy mixing without a scale.
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
Easy-to-Use Aerosols
The QuickFix Aerosol line offers Matrix System’s most popular products in an easy-to-use format. The line includes High Build Primer Gray, High Build Primer Buff, Adhesion Promoter, Gloss Black, Guide Coat Black, Bumper/Trim Black, EZ Blend Edge Blender, and Wax & Grease Remover. These aerosols complement Matrix’s current products while providing new ways to boost
Red-Hot Custom Colors
The Planet Color/Barrett-Jackson Collector Color Series factory packaged colors consist of 25 eye-catching basecoats that are modern, restyled versions of the most popular muscle car and current custom car colors. Whether you’re painting a timeless classic or a modern speedster, Sherwin-Williams has your color. Enter the Color Your Classic contest now at www.planetcolor.com/contest.
Low-VOC Primer Approved for Chrysler Repairs
PPG’s new SX1071 and Nexa Autocolor P565-9880 Etch Primers have received approval by Chrysler for warranty repairs. SX1071 is a low-VOC, 2-component acid etch primer designed to provide excellent adhesion and corrosion resistance to properly prepared steel and aluminum surfaces while offering fast dry characteristics. Part of the PPG OneChoice product line, P565-9880 is also
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.
Jet Black Waterborne
Pro-Spray Automotive Finishes is now offering WBC-452-2 Factory Pack Jet Black Basecoat formulated for H2O. WBC-452-2 is not a toner but a pre-mixed basecoat developed to match nearly all of today’s OEM Jet Black paint. It’s part of a complete line of Pro-Spray H2O refinishing products offering color and quality without compromise.
Eliminate Spray-Out Card Messes
The Match Stick, new from Catalyst Industries, is an adjustable spray-out card holder that fits any size card. It allows the painter to spray the card, not his hands, and holds the card while it dries. It is magnetic to hold the card to the car for color matching and also comes with four flexible
On-the-Go Color Formulas
PPG’s ColorMobile provides fast online access to formulas for domestic and import vehicle colors. It’s designed for repairers working away from collision centers who need access to color formulations. All that’s needed to use it is a password and a mobile device with Internet access. Formulas are updated daily. Call (800) 647-6050.
Superior Coverage
Spies Hecker Permahyd basecoat is productive, efficient to apply and simple to use and mix for dependable results. Both the waterborne basecoat and high-solids clearcoats 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.
Efficient Waterborne System
BASF’s Glasurit 90 Line waterborne system offers highly concentrated, quick and efficient coverage. It’s an easy-to-use product that delivers cost advantages to body shops as well as on-target color-matching, quick-hiding and fast drying. The proven technology meets the country’s most stringent VOC requirements.
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.
