A new line of PPG and Nexa Autocolor low-VOC clears, primers
and sealers have received North American approval by General
Motors for warranty repairs on its vehicles. The products
are designed specifically for use with Envirobase® High
Performance or Nexa Autocolor Aquabase® Plus waterborne
basecoats. Each product was subjected to comprehensive
testing to ensure it met GM's rigorous quality standard
known in the industry as Specification GMW15406.
The approvals cover several product lines including PPG's
EC700 series clears, ECP10 series primers and ECS20/ECS60
series sealers. Also approved are Nexa Autocolor P190-
6759/6790 clears, P565-314x/312x sealers, and P565-540x
primers. Intended as "one-visit clears," EC700 series and
Nexa Autocolor P190-6759/6790 eliminate the long flash times
between coats, reducing cycle time with no compromise on the
quality and appearance required by high-production shops.
"Not only do these products have exceptional
performance properties that typify PPG, they also reduce the
negative impact on the environment by further lowering VOC
emissions," said Bob Hiser, GM lead service engineer. "We're
pleased to add them to the list of our other GM-approved PPG
products." PPG's D8113 matte clearcoat has also received GM
approval.
Instead of using a flattening agent to achieve low gloss
with existing clears, D8113 was specially formulated as a
matte finish to meet the growing trends of OEMs.
For more information visit www.ppgrefinish.com.
