General Motors has approved PPG Industries’ (NYSE:PPG) automotive refinish business’s new D8152 Performance + Glamour Clearcoat and the DLV800X series of achromatic primer surfacers for worldwide use in warranty refinish repairs.
The two products, part of the PPG Global Refinish System, meet GM’s demanding Specification GMW15406 quality standard and join many other GM-approved coatings from the PPG and NEXA Autocolor paint lines, including Deltron coatings and the new waterborne technology of Envirobase High Performance and Aquabase Plus coatings.
“PPG has worked very hard to meet GM’s high standards of quality and durability, and we appreciate their recognition,” said Kevin Loop, PPG OEM business development manager. “GM dealers and their authorized repair and refinish facilities will be able to use these coatings for warranty work with the confidence they’ll be able to deliver a finish comparable in appearance to the original vehicle finish.”
D8152 is designed for use over PPG Global Refinish System BC and Envirobase High Performance basecoats, and it is the perfect complement to D8150 PPG Global Refinish System Performance Clearcoat. This clear was developed to provide exceptional gloss, easy application, easy buffing and exceptional holdout. It is recommended for luxury cars and projects that demand a high-gloss finish.
The DLV800X series consists of three premium-level achromatic surfacers – white, black and gray – that can be mixed to achieve a desired gray tone. These surfacers offer excellent adhesion, film build, surface leveling and gloss holdout over a wide range of substrates.
Loop said, “We have a longstanding, solid relationship with GM. They know the quality and value of our products. We’re happy to have them count on us.”