Mississauga, Ontario -- January 4, 2012 -- PPG has announced the availability of its new HS Express Clearcoat P190-6800, a premium, 2.1 VOC air-dry compliant clearcoat that the company says is formulated for maximum process throughput.

 

 

P190-6800, part of PPG’s Nexa Autocolor line of products, is designed for use with the Aquabase Plus system. It is intended to deliver optimal productivity without compromising durability or final appearance. P190-6800 bypasses the baking cycle and is ready for polish in as little as 30 minutes. PPG says that while most clearcoats need flash time between coats, spray booth heat time, and cool-down before polishing, P190-6800 sidesteps these requirements and reduces total process time. Despite the elimination of these conventional steps, the company also says that this new clear delivers outstanding gloss and excellent final appearance, making it an ideal choice for production-focused collision centers.

 

“Not only does this new clearcoat fit well into the Aquabase Plus system, it also displays exceptionally fast process speed, which means significant time savings over conventional clearcoats,” said Deb Nucciarone, Product & Marketing Manager, PPG Refinish Canada Inc. “And with no bake cycle required, P190-6800 saves energy costs because there is no need to heat the spray booth. This is definitely a critical productivity advance for the collision industry.”

 

P190-6800 is suitable for both spot repairs and panels in a variety of operating environments.