Advantages, preparation and application of PPG D8131 UHS Clearcoat:
PPG Clearcoat D8131 is a 420g/l VOC UHS Clearcoat from the Deltron range that provides a 15-minute drying time at 60°C, combined with easy application and an exceptional final appearance, when used to cover our Envirobase waterborne Matt basecoat system.
The benefits of PPG Clearcoat D8131 :
- 2-coat application: 5 minutes between coats and 5 minutes before steaming
- Nozzle adjustment: 1.2-1.3 mm
- Fast drying
- High gloss and exceptional hold
- Easy to apply, sand and polish
- High quality
- Easy to use
- Exceptional resistance
- Simple mixing ratio
Substrate preparation :
- Mixing ratio with UHS Hardener - 2:1
- Nozzle diameter: 1.2-1.3 mm
- Spray pressure: 2-2.2 bar
Use of Clearcoat D8131 and desolvation time between coats:
> Technical two-coat process:
Apply two normal coats to obtain a dry film thickness of 60-75 µm. Allow 5 minutes for desolvation between coats.
> Express one-coat process:
Apply a thin/light coat and a normal coat to achieve a dry film thickness of 50-60 µm. Apply the first coat to all the elements to be painted before applying a second coat.
Tech'team tip: When repairing less than 3 elements, allow 1.5 to 2 minutes for desolvating. If you are repairing 3 or more elements, this time is not necessary.
> Flooded connection method :
- Prepare the Blending area with the P3000 grade soft pad mounted on a DA sander.
- Do not apply too much Clearcoat around the periphery of the Blending area
- Immediately spray the periphery of the Blending area with Thinner (sprayable version) using Sata's 1.0-1.2mm Mini-jet spray gun.
- After drying and cooling, polishing can be carried out.
> Application on plastic substrates: textured finish :
To obtain a textured appearance, we recommend using PPG's D843 texturing agent in 1L or the D844 faux leather effect Additive, also available in 1L from the Carross website. For car repairs on flexible substrates, the D814 flexibilizer from the Deltron range is completely suitable.
To find out the volume ratio and Mixing ratio, refer to the manufacturer's technical data sheet.
Fast drying time for your bodywork substrate :
- Drying at 60°C: 15 minutes
- Drying at 40°C: 40 minutes
- Air drying at 20°C: 8 hours
- IR drying: 8 minutes (depending on colour)
Polishing and shining :
After the drying times indicated above and cooling. If air-drying the Clearcoat, wait 8 hours at 20°C.
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