Waterborne clearcoat

PPG has introduced new waterborne clearcoat technology for the automotive refinish market. Positioned alongside PPG’s waterborne basecoat Envirobase High Performance and Nexa Autocolor Aquabase Plus product lines, the new clearcoats are key components in PPG’s plan to offer complete waterborne systems for collision repair centers. Presented without commentary.

Clearcoat applied using the Tekna Clearcoat gun. Nearly all waterborne paints use a two-step process-basecoat color covered by a clearcoat. The final surface prep for waterborne paint is similar to older paint: wet-sanding through several. We hit the paint booth to learn the basics and guidelines of working with waterborne paint.

We also cover how to tape off a car prior to paint. The self-leveling formula dries to a smooth, even finish. The compact waterborne basecoat product platform consists of a comprehensive range of toners and a variety of limited-use, special-effect products designed to deliver the best possible color alignment to today’s OEM finishes.

It takes less clearcoat to even out the surface for the different layers. Once it dries, the waterborne paint will take on the true hue. This study demonstrates that 2K waterborne polyurethane clearcoats can be a technology of choice in automotive clearcoat applications in order to combine high-demanding requirements and sustainability development concerns.

Polyurethane chemistry is well established for high-performance coatings. The typical process for a waterborne primer, waterborne basecoat, and solventborne clearcoat system includes two oven bakes and a heated flash, all of which take time and energy. Being a black vehicle the need to blen. The colors dry to a dull, satin finish, not a glossy one. You’ll need to clear it if you want it to shine.

Potlife in waterborne clearcoat does not mean the same as in solventborne systems. In both potlife is the maximum time you can use the ready to spray mixture resulting in constant properties in application, wet and dry film properties. Sher-Clear 1K - Acrylic Clear Coat.

SHER-CLEAR is a single component, low VOC, UV resistant, acrylic clear coat.

It provides color and gloss protection over newly applied industrial waterborne coatings and select solvent based coatings. The same holds true with waterborne technology today. The final coating layer on automotive plastic parts is the clearcoat. This coating must protect the part and any lower coating layers (primer, base coat) while providing a glossy (or matte) finish that lasts for a vehicle’s lifetime. K ISO clearcoats provide very good appearance and properties and are compatible with both solventborne and waterborne basecoats in conventional systems, where premium performance properties are not required.

Waterborne coatings are available for various applications. PPG has developed a 2K ISO clearcoat specifically for use in Compact Process systems where optimal appearance is desired. Not a bad clear, not the greatest either.

Not the easiest clear to spray. Water-based paints are the future of automotive coatings.

All automotive paint manufacturers are working on this technology and many have already released water-based products into both the OEM and refinishing markets. The transition from solvent-based paints, such as. But with waterborne , it was better for us to touch up with clearcoat afterward because waterborne washes off easily because it takes longer to dry. We would touch up a fender bolt, send it to the.

Notes About Color: TUD’s waterborne paint will not appear to be the exact color until the clearcoat is applied and it is completely dry. All modern paint systems require a clearcoat to achieve the correct hue and desired finish, whether glossy or matte. This may not seem like much but it has a major impact on the environment. As yet they have not been able to develop a durable waterborne clearcoat , but that is coming too. Sikkens Autoclear LV Ultra has been designed for use over the new Sikkens waterborne basecoat, New Autowave.

Today a large percentage of vehicles are painted with at least some layers of waterborne paint. This applies to both urethane and waterborne products. Advances in Clear-Coats Make Them More Practical.

By Jeanne Huber of This Old House. Transitioning to waterborne automotive paint provides an effective solution for lowering VOC emissions, thus improving the air quality in body shops and the environment in general. Wanda Waterbase is a low VOC waterborne.

A process for forming a color-clear multilayer coating on a substrate is disclosed. The basecoat is a waterborne coating and the clear topcoat is isocyanate containing and comprises a polyene and a polythiol. MaxMeyer AquaMax is one of the most user friendly waterborne basecoat systems available. Using the latest colour matching techniques, Aquamax delivers consistently good colour matches for all major motor manufacturers.

The clearcoat might not adhere to the basecoat. And you can’t just polish the car and make that go away. This December will mark three years that I’ve been using waterborne. AL3is a modern two component, high solids low VOC clearcoat , specifically designed for application over waterborne basecoat.

It is ideal for multi panel repairs and overall resprays. Below are paint company recommendations for fast and easy setup of your DeVilbiss spray guns. Product Data Sheet Catalog.

IntroductionIn car refinish applications physical drying waterborne basecoats are commonly used for imitation of OEM colors. On top of the basecoat a solvent borne poly-urethane clearcoat is applied. Urethane clearcoat is a two component clearcoat which means parts are mixed together. VOC compliant, one-component, high gloss, isocyanate-free, waterborne clearcoat that delivers a high durability and very good chemical and corrosion resistance.

This means less product used and less product waste. It can be brush, roll or spray applied. Part A Part B) so it is not a full gallon. It starts off white and turns crystal clear as it cures.

Especially, the demands of refinish customers have led us to focus on miscibility. Has anyone heard of or used a waterborne finish on their cues. Providing compliance without complications, AWX is designed to meet the strict VOC-emissions limits being adopted in parts of North America and Europe.