PPG (NYSE: PPG) today announced that its automotive refinish business in China launched a new waterborne coating system consisting of an epoxy primer, primer surfacer and clearcoat. The system complies with new environmental and volatile organic compound (VOC) standards in China that will take effect in December 2020. “PPG is at the forefront of compliance […]
Matrix Introduces Low-VOC Solvent-Based Paint System
Matrix Automotive Finishes announced it is offering collision repair and restoration shops a solvent-based system that is compliant—from coast-to-coast. The new Matrix C2C Coast 2 Coast Intermix Color System meet compliance standards with low VOC paint and product, it comes complete with a three-tiered basecoat system, including 61 liquid toners plus dry pearls and optional […]
CAPA Announces Labelling Program for Collision Repair Parts with Waterborne Low-VOC Primer
The Certified Automotive Parts Association (CAPA) announced a new labelling program for certified plastic parts, such as bumper covers, that have a waterborne low volatile organic compound (VOC) primer. Manufacturers of CAPA-Certified plastic parts such as bumper covers, fenders, hoods and grilles who utilize waterborne primer systems will have the opportunity to have their primer […]