The PPG PAINTS brand recently introduced the next generation of the < 50 grams per liter volatile organic compound (VOC) version
of BREAK-THROUGH! interior and
exterior waterborne acrylic paint. One
of the PPG Paints brand’s most popular
products, Break-Through! paint offers
a unique and versatile technology that
provides excellent adhesion, hardness
and block resistance to a variety of residential and commercial surfaces such as
floors, trim, cabinets, railings, shelving
and equipment, as well as metal, wood,
concrete, fiber glass, laminate and many
plastics. In addition, the product provides
a flexible and smooth, virtually brush-free finish that withstands cracking and
peeling, the company reported.
“The Break-Through! product is a
unique coating, and we’re excited to provide professional specifiers, managers and
applicators with this industry-leading
low-VOC product technology that offers
a solution to various project-, facilities-,
time- and substrate-related challenges,”
said John Salvadore, senior marketing
manager, PPG Paints brand.
The application improvements for the
< 50 grams per liter VOC Break-Through!
formula include:
• Slightly higher viscosity for easier
handling;
• Improved sag resistance, resulting in
a more even finish;
• Improved flow and leveling, providing an enamel-smooth finish with
fewer brush marks;
• Quick drying time of 17 to 20 min-
utes to touch, two hours for recoat,
resulting in less downtime and
quicker job completion; and
• Slightly more “open time,” or time
that paint is wet enough for a brush
to move through it, giving pros a
longer time frame to fix brush marks
or drips.
Complete with a new label, the updated < 50 grams per liter VOC product is
available in both satin and gloss sheens at
PPG Paints stores and select independent
dealer locations in the U.S.
AkzoNobel’s New UV Clear
Coat Cuts Energy Costs by
Up to 80m Percent
Vehicle body shops can now cut their energy costs by up to 80 percent thanks to
new UV clear coat technology developed
by AkzoNobel.
The technology, which is available in
both Sikkens and Lesonal brands, cuts
drying time to just 12 minutes without
baking – providing a significant increase
in productivity in addition to the potential energy savings when compared with
traditional baking processes.
“Our latest innovation in UV refinish
technology paves the way for a fast-track
approach to body shop repairs,” said
Niels den Heeten, premium oroduct man-
ager at AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes
business. “Because Autoclear UV has no
need for baking, it means that valuable
booth space can be released for more ma-
jor repairs.”
Customer response has been very
positive. “Autoclear UV is very fast
drying and the finish is good-looking
without baking,” said Mark van der
Lingen, general director and co-owner
of Dutch fleet management firm ACM
Fleetforce. “Because of this we have
achieved considerable savings on our
energy consumption.”
Added Simon Parker, managing direc-
tor of AkzoNobel’s Vehicle Refinishes
business: “This breakthrough in UV tech-
nology demonstrates our commitment
to delivering partnership benefits to our
customers. As well as heralding a revolu-
tion in fast-track repairs, it also reflects
our Planet Possible approach to sustain-
ability, which is aimed at developing lead-
ing innovations that create more value
from fewer resources.”
Another advantage of the new tech-
nology is that it gives body shops the
edge when it comes to repairing hybrid
and electric vehicles. That’s because UV
“cold-cure” products remove the risk of
exceeding the temperature range of the
batteries. The technology is also suitable
for the latest composite materials used
on vehicles.
PPG Expands DELFLEET
Evolution Paint System with
New Surfacer
The PPG commercial coatings group
has added F4932 2.1 VOC Urethane
Surfacer to the DELFLEET Evolution
product line. F4932 is a high-build
gray urethane surfacer with excellent
fill properties. The new surfacer offers
characteristics designed to enhance and
maximize shop productivity. According
to the firm, F4932 provides exceptional
flexibility on small and large applica-
tions and can be applied with a roller
PPG PAINTS Brand Introduces New
and Improved Formula for Low-VOC
BREAK-THROUGH! Paint
