New low VOC clearcoats from DuPont

Wednesday, 02 November 2011 09:11

Ajax, Ontario -- November 2, 2011 -- DuPont Refinish has introduced three new, standard setting 2.1 VOC clearcoats designed for use with DuPont Cromax Pro basecoat. DuPont says it is excited to have these new clears which align with the needs of highly productive collision repair facilities.

According to the company, DuPont ChromaClear LE 5400S Snap Dry Clearcoat has very low overspray and very fast dust free attributes. LE 5400S is designed to provide outstanding cure rates under air dry and express dry processing conditions. DuPont says it is ideal for panel and multi-panel repairs in air dry conditions or low bake conditions with good gloss and excellent assembly time.

DuPont PremierClear LE 8300S Productive Clearcoat was developed for high-volume shops that need “premium” appearance with optimal productivity on panel and multi-panel repairs. This clearcoat is designed to increase production by maximizing vehicle throughput to achieve immediate vehicle delivery.

DuPont PremierClear LE 8700S Premium Appearance Clearcoat is for shops that need “premium” appearance on large area repairs. LE 8700S produces a glamour clearcoat finish that will meet the most demanding customer expectations. It offers excellent application, buffability and appearance under bake processing conditions.

“These three new clearcoats join our popular LE 5100S Multi-Panel Clearcoat to form a complete line of 2.1 VOC products,” said David Warburton, DuPont Refinish Brand Manager.

For additional information, please visit dupont.com.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 02 November 2011 09:18

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