PPG Global System

PPG Global 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 D837 wax and grease remover.

4. Mix D8099 Anti-Corrosion Etch primer with D8299 primer catalyst mixed at 1:1 by volume and apply 1 medium coat (.3-.4 mils) of and to all bare metal sand-through areas in the roof ditch.

5. Allow the primer to flash 30 minutes to 1 hour at 68° F (20° C).

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6. Mix and apply 1 coat of SX1056 flexible 2K sealer with D897 catalyst and appropriate reducer mixed at 4:1:2 (1.0-1.5 mils dry) of primer surfacer over the seam sealer. Allow the primer to flash 30 minutes.

7. Sand if necessary with P400-P500 grit sand paper. Blow off the roof ditch with compressed air; wipe the repair area with D837 wax and grease remover, and tack off to remove loose dust and debris.

8. Mix BC Global basecoat with reducer and D888 basecoat activator at 1:1: + 5% and apply 2-3 coats and spray to hiding. Allow 3-7 minutes flash between coats. Allow 15 minutes before final tack off and applying clearcoat.

9. Mix D893 Low VOC performance clear with D884 high solid hardener and the appropriate reducer mixed at 3:1:1 and apply 2 coats, 2.0-2.5 mils. Let flash 0-5 minutes between coats and bake for 20 minutes at 140° F panel temperature.

10. Demask the vehicle and deliver to the customer.