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PPG Deltron System

PPG Deltron System (Tech Support 1-440-572-6111)

1. Remove original sealant materials from the roof ditch area using an air gun with a chisel bit.

2. Prep and clean the roof ditch area with 120-180 grit sand paper and blow off with compressed air.

3. Wipe the repair area with DX330 wax and grease remover.

4. Mix and apply 1 medium coat (1.0-1.5 mils dry) of DP90LF Epoxy primer with DP401LF catalyst mixed at 2:1 by volume and to all bare metal sand-through areas in the roof ditch.

NOTE
ALLOW 30-MINUTE INDUCTION PERIOD TO OBTAIN PERFORMANCE PROPERTIES BEFORE USING DPLF.

5. Allow the primer to flash 1 hour at 68° F (20°C)

SEE COMMON TASKS TO ALL REPAIRS

6. Mix and apply 1 coat of SX1056 flexible 2K sealer with DCX8 high solids hardener and DT reducer mixed at 4:1:2 (1.0-1.5 mils dry) of primer surfacer over the seam sealer. Allow the primer to flash 5-10 minutes between coats. Sand with P400-P500 grit sand paper. Blow off the roof ditch with compressed air; wipe the repair area with DX330 wax and grease remover, and tack off to remove loose dust and debris. Do not bake at this point.

7. Mix DBC Deltron Basecoat with DT reducer and DX57 basecoat activator mixed 1:1 + 5% and apply 2-3 coats or till hiding is achieved. Allow 3-7 minutes flash between coats. Allow 15 minutes before final tack off and applying clearcoat.

8. Mix DCU2042 Low VOC Speed Clear with DCX61 hardener and DT reducer mixed 4:1:1 and apply 2 medium coats, 2.0-2.5 mils. Let flash 0-5 minutes between coats and bake for 20 minutes at 140° F panel temperature.

9. Demask the vehicle and deliver to the customer.