PPG’s new primer promises freedom

 

Whether it’s batch priming or wet-on-wet priming mode, the launch of PPG’s next generation primer, D8505 DP4000 2K Primer Grey G5 (DP 4000) is set to give bodyshops unprecedented freedom to re-think their traditional preparation processes.

According to PPG, it gives freedom from many time-consuming sanding operations and freedom from being locked into the small recoat window of conventional primers.

DP4000’s breakthrough primer technology has radically extended the recoat window. Users now have the freedom to recoat panels anywhere between 15 minutes and five days after DP4000 has been applied, giving versatility to prime jobs when it suits. Prime in the afternoon and topcoat next morning.

It also makes ‘batch priming’ of new parts an attractive option.

A booth full of new parts can be primed in one go and then topcoated whenever the rest of the job is ready (within the five-day recoat window).

Compared with wet-on-wet priming mode, batch priming eliminates the flash-off time of a conventional wet-on-wet primer, saving around 15 minutes of spray booth cycle time per job, freeing up extra spray booth capacity which can be used to paint additional jobs.

The advanced formulation of DP4000 has also created a super-smooth consistency with outstanding flow which is particularly ideal in wet-on-wet priming mode where it leaves a smooth as silk finish.

Whatever mode is being used, the smooth finish means there’s no need to sand before topcoating.