Technical description of Delfleet F316 paint base by PPG
What is Delfleet F316 Paint?
Delfleet F316 base paint is available in 3.5 litre packs from the PPG brand of finishing paints. This base colour is an integral part of the Delfleet system, specially designed to meet the high demands of painting commercial vehicles, HGV applications and agricultural and industrial machinery. This professional system is formulated for two-coat application and guarantees accurate colour reproduction, consistent application and enhanced durability, even when used in extreme conditions. The Delfleet range has many colours for your different car repair needs: white, splendid yellow, yellow oxide, black, midnight blue, black charcoal, permanent orange, extra black, high-opacity premium binder, etc.
What are the features of the Delfleet F316 base?
The paint available in a fine aluminium colour has a number of paint characteristics when used in bodywork workshops:
- Matt basecoat for recoating, to be mixed with binders and hardeners from the Delfleet system
- Compatible with high-performance Clearcoats
- Excellent pigment stability: faithful reproduction of colours, including vivid, pearlescent and metallic colours
- Optimised evaporation time, for rapid work in the paint booth
- System designed to be robust and durable
- Can be used on a wide variety of substrates: steel, aluminium, plastic (after suitable primer)
What are the benefits of using F316 paint base?
- High-quality finish with a taut, even and uniform appearance
- Excellent coverage, reducing the number of coats required and improving productivity
- Fast drying, ideal for high production rates in the workshop
- Highly resistant to various mechanical, chemical and climatic aggressions after the Clearcoat stage
- Conforms to manufacturers' standards and can be custom formulated for fleets, trucks, buses, etc.
- High-quality, professional paint properties
- Compatible with the PPG colourimetric system for precise machine mixing
How do I apply PPG Delfleet F316 Paint?
1. Preparation of the bodywork surface :
Clean your surface with a professional Degreaser, then carry out your Sanding if necessary.
2. Adjusting the paint spray gun :
- Nozzle diameter: 1.4-.18 mm
- Spray pressure: 2 bar
- Viscosity: 14-17 dry DIN4/20°C
- Dry film thickness: 15 µm
3. Number of coats:
- Apply two to three coats to your bodywork substrate, then allow to evaporate between them at 20°C for 10 minutes.
4. Drying time :
- Drying time at 20°C: 40 minutes
- Recoatable after a minimum of 20 minutes at 20°C and a maximum of 48 hours.
F316 is a reliable, high-performance, highly professional car paint for body shop paint applications.
The Delfleet range from PPG: features and benefits :
Description of the professional range:
This compact paint range is designed to offer a high level of performance, whether for OEM, customisation or refurbishment work. This system offers fluidity while guaranteeing durability and an exceptional finish for your bodywork.
What are the technical features of the Delfleet refinish system?
1. A complete, professional product system:
Primers, bases, binders, Clearcoats, Hardeners and Additives...
2. Available in different versions:
Available in two-coat or direct gloss (single-coat) versions
3. High compatibility :
Compatible with waterborne or solvent-based paints, depending on regulations
4. Good application properties :
Excellent durability in the face of chemical, UV and climatic aggression.
5. High protection :
High resistance to abrasion, corrosion and washing.
What are the advantages of PPG's Delfleet finishing system?
1. OEM quality :
Meets the requirements of the major commercial vehicle manufacturers.
2. Reliability and durability:
Delfleet systems retain their gloss and colour over the long term.
3. Productivity:
Fast drying, easy application and high Theoretical coverage
4. Flexibility:
Suitable for both spot Touch-ups and full vehicle paints
5. Aesthetics and professional finish :
Deep gloss, even finish and excellent film tension.
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