PPG has added a versatile, fast-drying clearcoat to its leading PPG Deltron line of automotive refinish products in the UK.
PPG Deltron D8178 Rapid Low Energy clearcoat features new drying technology that offers significant time and energy savings compared to traditional baking processes.
PPG Deltron line expands
This new clearcoat is adaptable to any workshop set-up and gives bodyshops and paint technicians the ability to enhance refinish processes by choosing from a range of drying options:
- Five minutes at 50°C
- 10 minutes at 40°C
- 15 minutes at 20°C dust free (polishable after 45 minutes)
The air-dry mode (20°C) delivers up to 65% energy savings compared to a standard clearcoat baked for 20 minutes at 60°C. The energy savings can contribute towards sustainability targets, while reduced process times mean that bodyshops and repair centres can work more efficiently and optimise painters’ time, increasing productivity and profitability.
Empowering paint technicians
Juan Navarro, PPG marketing operations director, EMEA, Automotive Refinish, said about the addition to the Deltron line:
“Our new clearcoats help bodyshops to achieve extremely positive results in terms of performance, efficiency and consistent high-quality finishes. This has been verified over a period of testing during which 21 bodyshops across seven countries performed hundreds of repairs. It is also rewarding to empower painters with greater control over their workflow. This improves the experience for their customers and is achieved without any compromise on productivity.”
He added that PPG Deltron D8178 clearcoat delivers premium quality and performance, resulting in a high-quality finish every time, facilitating repair and refinish processes and increasing painter confidence.
