PPG has launched OneChoice SU1280 UV Cured Primer Surfacer, which joins UV8080 in providing what the company says is a complete UV priming solution.
While the aerosol delivery of UV8080 continues to be an ideal option for small, spot repairs up to around A4 sheet size and plastics, SU1280 provides the same fast curing time but is formulated for spray gun application, making it an excellent solution for larger areas. This ability is assisted by the ongoing development of larger UV lamps, allowing for curing of a larger area in a single curing phase.
Packaged in a one-litre tin, SU1280 is applied using a suitable spray gun, nozzle set and a special blacked-out UV pot to prevent the product being exposed to UV light from sunlight and prematurely curing. PPG recommends the SATAjet 100 BF RP Digital with a 1.1 nozzle and a UV RPS Cup.
PPG says the benefit of SU1280 is only limited by the size of the UV lamp – the larger the UV lamp, the larger the area that can be cured at a time. Alternatively, one area can be cured and the lamp repositioned to cure additional areas.
SU1280 is also easy to use as no mixing is required. Simply make sure the product is thoroughly agitated before pouring it into the UV pot and it is ready to apply. PPG advises that because it is a different formulation, SU1280 should not be used on plastic substrates without an adhesion promotor. PPG recommends the use of UV8080 for plastics.
Whether it is SU1280 or UV8080, PPG says its UV priming solutions can accelerate the refinish repair process. No mixing is needed with either product, no flash-off is required between coats, and “amazing” film builds can be achieved with up to 120 microns in a single application. The products cure in three minutes under an approved UV lamp and the sanding / topcoat process can begin immediately. Any uncured overspray can simply be washed off.
When cured, PPG says SU1280 and UV8080 leave a clear, transparent finish so the primer patch will not increase the size of the repair, saving on topcoat application.
“Best of all, the dramatic reduction in cycle-time comes without sacrificing a quality end finish, something UV8080-using collision repairers right across the region can confirm,” said PPG.
Although there is an initial outlay for a suitable UV lamp, PPG says the ongoing time savings will deliver a rapid return on investment.
SU1280 and UV8080 are fully compatible with PPG’s refinish paint systems, including MaxMeyer and Protec. PPG’s UV primer technology also pairs “perfectly” with the Delfleet Evolution paint system, so it is easy for heavy vehicle repairers to reap the same benefit.
For more information, speak to your PPG MVP Business Solutions Manager or PPG Territory Manager, or call the PPG Customer Service Hotline on 13 24 24.