PPG, the global reference in automotive body paint
PPG is an American company founded in 1883, specializing in the manufacture of paints, coatings, and specialty materials. PPG is the global leader in automotive paint, with 80 years of experience in the sector. PPG provides comprehensive and customized solutions to auto body professionals, offering innovative, high-performance, and environmentally friendly products.
PPG has a global distribution and service network, as well as a research and development center dedicated to automotive paint.
What are PPG's flagship products?
Paint ranges
Envirobase: the waterborne range
Envirobase paints are water-based paints that offer exceptional quality and ease of use. They allow for the accurate reproduction of the original colors of vehicles to be repaired (solid, metallic, mica, special effect shades), offering excellent blending and coverage properties.
They ensure impeccable quality, with high coverage power, scratch resistance, and long-lasting gloss. With Envirobase, you are sure to comply with REACH regulations regarding VOC emissions in regulated activities and sites. Ideal for complete or partial repairs of all types of vehicles, Envirobase paints adapt to all climatic conditions. They are available in several base shades (from PPG T4000 to PPG T4042) and are thinned with specific thinners (such as PPG Envirobase T494/5 thinner) that allow viscosity adjustment according to needs.
Performing a blend-in repair with the Envirobase range
The blend-in repair technique is possible for quick repairs and touch-ups of metallic or mica paints.
- Prepare the Envirobase shade according to the specifications in the technical sheet.
- Cover the primed area
- Reduce the spray gun pressure and blend on the edges
- Allow to dry until the surface appears matte
- Apply the placement coat over a larger area
- Allow to dry for 15 minutes before applying the clear coat
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Primers
Deltron Primers: The Foundation of Your Excellence
- Versatility: our Deltron 2K acrylic primers wet-on-wet offer superior adhesion and optimal filling.
- Performance: fast drying and easy sanding for maximum workshop efficiency.
- Selection: discover our range of primers, from D8010 G3 to D8017 G7, for impeccable surface preparation.
Below are the Deltron primers from PPG available on our website:
- D8010 2K G3 Light Grey Primer
- D8015 G5 Grey Primer
- D8017 G7 Dark Grey Primer
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Clears
UHS Clears: The Ultimate Finish
Easy to sand, it allows for drying in 15 minutes at 60°C. Application conditions:
- Speed: express drying in 15 minutes at 60°C for an accelerated workflow.
- Flexible Application: choose between two coats or a one-visit application for a perfect finish.
High-Performance Rapid Clears: Adaptability and Quality
This highly versatile clear adapts to all types of repairs. It can dry in 5 minutes at 60°C or in 20 minutes at 40°C with an excellent final appearance, including for complete paint jobs.
- Versatility: designed for all types of repairs, drying in 5 minutes at 60°C or 20 minutes at 40°C.
- Excellence: an impeccable final result for complete paint jobs or touch-ups.
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Thinners
Envirobase Thinners: Eco-Designed for Performance
These thinners are specially designed for PPG water-based paints. The Envirobase range consists of products with VOCs significantly lower than traditional solvent-based bases.
- Eco-responsibility: reduced VOCs for minimal environmental impact.
- Compatibility: perfect for our water-based paints, ensuring quality and durability.
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Hardeners
Deltron Progress UHS Hardeners
Deltron Progress UHS hardeners are high solids hardeners that allow for the catalyzation of PPG UHS clears. They are suitable for all temperatures and drying times.
This range is characterized by its versatility, performance, and durability. It allows for the catalyzation of PPG UHS clears according to usage conditions, optimizing drying, gloss, and resistance, and ensures a perfect finish with optimal substrate protection and scratch resistance.
- High performance: high solids hardeners to catalyze our UHS clears.
- Adaptability: designed for all temperatures and drying times, ensuring gloss and resistance.
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Versatility in Paint for Your Light and Heavy Vehicles
PPG Refinish stands out for its ability to adapt to both light and heavy vehicles, thanks to constant innovation in automotive paint technologies. We offer aesthetics and functionality, ensuring optimal performance for every type of vehicle.
Advantages of PPG Paint for Light Vehicles
PPG is globally recognized for its innovations in coatings and paints, offering innovative products for automotive manufacturers and body shops. For light vehicles, using PPG paint offers several significant advantages that not only enhance the vehicle's aesthetics but also its long-term durability. Here are some of the main benefits:
- Excellent Durability: PPG's advanced formulations, including the use of PPG thinner and UHS hardener, provide superior resistance against scratches, chips, and corrosion, thereby extending the life of the paint and the vehicle.
- Variety of Colors and Finishes: The brand offers a wide range of colors and finishes, including custom options and professional clears, allowing vehicle owners to find exactly the aesthetic they desire.
- Efficient Application: PPG paint technologies, designed for use with matte base systems and plastic substrates, are optimized for efficient application, reducing the time needed for touch-ups or complete repaints, which is essential for body shops looking to optimize their workflow.
- Environmentally Friendly Technologies: PPG is committed to innovating paints that are less harmful to the environment. These products reduce emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which is better for the planet and for the shops applying these paints.
- Protection Against the Elements: This paint, including ceramic clears, effectively protects against damage caused by UV rays, rain, snow, and other extreme weather conditions, ensuring that the vehicle's appearance remains impeccable for longer.
- Added Value: A vehicle painted with high-quality products like those from PPG, available in 1 to 5-liter cans, can maintain a better resale value due to its superior appearance and better overall preservation.
The Unique Features of PPG Paints for Heavy Vehicles
For heavy vehicles, PPG paints are formulated to offer exceptional resistance in the most demanding environments. They are designed to withstand not only extreme weather conditions but also regular exposure to chemical substances that could otherwise quickly degrade a standard paint. Moreover, the reduced maintenance required to maintain the paint quality allows transport companies to reduce operational costs while preserving a professional image of their fleet.
The adaptability of PPG paints to large surfaces and complex shapes of industrial vehicles also ensures efficient and uniform application, essential for achieving optimal results in terms of coverage and protection.
By choosing PPG, you benefit from quality, high-performance, and innovative products that meet your needs and requirements. If you wish to obtain more information about the brand, contact our teams at 01 48 17 05 19 or visit the official PPG website.
