DuPont, Color Blending

ChromaPremier Urethane Single-Stage

Blending

Panel repair is the approved procedure for single-stage warranty repairs. This allows the refinisher to attain the recommended film builds. If the refinisher chooses to blend, there are two techniques for blending ChromaPremierT Single-Stage, depending on the size of the repair area:

• For limited blend areas use ChromaPremierT Slow Reducer 12385S in a two-cup procedure. Mix ready-to-spray ChromaPremierT Single-Stage with 200-300% reducer. With color in one cup and color/reducer in a second cup, apply the first coat of color; then apply color/reducer mixture at the color edge using reduced air pressure at the gun. Apply the second coat of color, and again, blend the edge with the color/reducer mixture.
• For extended blend area, use ChromaClear^® 7800S in a stepped-out procedure. Activate 7800S normally, but over-reduce it with the appropriate ChromaPremierT Reducer 200-300%. To perform the blend, apply single-stage color to hiding. In the last coat, mix the above over-reduced clear into the ready-to-spray color at 1:1, and apply to the blend edge using reduced air pressure at the gun. Finally, apply over-reduced clear by itself to the blend edge.

Tips for Success

As an alternative to blending, apply ChromaPremierT Clear 72400S or ChromaClear^® 7800S over the single-stage repair out to the panel edge or styling line.