#21 - Greyshades
Primer/Ground Coat Shade Recommendations for Under Different Colours
Because modern automotive colours have more transparent qualities than ever before, to help achieve the illusion of coverage over repair panels it is important to use a GREY SHADE Primer/Groundcoat thas is most suited to the colour of the car itself.
Note: Because Greys are neutral shades they can create better coverage than coloured ground coats.
Using the correct Grey Shade will dramatically reduce the number of colour coats required to gain coverage over repairs. This can reduce paintshop costings in both time and product.
The moral of this story is don't use dark primers under light colours or colours that have low opacity etc.
Select the appropriate grey shade for the colour you are working with, if a colour does have low opacity then ICRIS will usually recommend the appropriate grey shade. Follow that prompt for colour accuracy and faster coverage.
Working Smarter not Harder!!
DeBeer Spot Primer
Effortless spot repair primers in aerosol cans for quick and easy application.
Designed specifically for spot repairs, the Spot Primer offers seamless coverage for sanded-through areas, ensuring a uniform base. Its aerosol canisters facilitate effortless and precise application, saving valuable time in the repair process. With quick-drying properties compatible with both solvent and water-based repairs, this primer is available in white, light grey, mid-grey and black options for versatile usage.
DeBeer Grey Shade 1K Primers correspond with the Grey Shades recommended in ICRIS.
Available in:
- 1-6501 Spot Primer Black - 400 ml
- 1-6503 Spot Primer White - 400 ml
- 1-6505 Spot Primer Light Grey - 400 ml
- 1-6507 Spot Primer Mid Grey - 400 ml
DeBeer Spot Primer Benefits:
- Ideal for quick and efficient small-scale repairs.
- Easy aerosol application for hassle-free use.
- Speeds up the repair process, reducing wait time.
- Time saving.
- User-friendly.
- Fast drying.
View more details on the DeBeer website
Consult the product TDS or contact your local DeBeer Representative for further information.
Elevate
For customized SOP style documents ask DBNZ to do an ELEVATE version for your paint shop.
This incorporates the products and equipment that are used in your shop to create best practice as set by product TDS, Shop Owners and Paint Shop staff.
This will help to bring the understanding of what standards of repair are to be expected by all parties within the repair process, limit down time and speed up process.
This tip was originally written for DBNZ Coatings and has been re-posted with permission.
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