SEARCY, Ark. - Charlie’s Paint and Body announced it has transitioned its shop to waterborne basecoat from solvent-based systems in anticipation of new air quality regulations.
Jan. 1, 2020
SEARCY, Ark. – Charlie’s Paint and Body announced it has transitioned its shop to waterborne basecoat from solvent-based systems in anticipation of new air quality regulations. According to Ed Covington, Charlie’s General Manager, the body shop is now using the AWX Waterborne Basecoat System from Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes Corporation (SWAFC).
SWAFC recently introduced AWX, a waterborne basecoat system that utilizes a proprietary resin technology that allows it to behave like the solvent borne systems of today. AWX was designed to be easy-to-use and offer up to a 96 percent decrease in VOC emissions compared to other solvent borne coatings.
Covington said, “We didn’t switch because we had to, but we feel this is better for the environment, so it’s a win-win situation. By transitioning to the new AWX system we’ve made a commitment to our customers and our community.”
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